Daily headlines - Thursday, 24 March

DELO

Ski jumping
"Slovenian eagles eyeing record together with fans": Everything is ready in Planica for the World Cup finale. The official testing successfully completed, today is the time for the qualifying. (front page, 19)

Election campaign
"Election campaign starts": The official campaign for the 24 April general election starts today. At this point polls show leftist parties far ahead, but many voters do not make up their mind until just a few days before polling day. (front page, 2)

Upheaval at public broadcaster
"Nobody's seffs!": Staff at public broadcaster RTV Slovenija protested at yesterday's public debate about the political assault by the current government, which they say has resulted in pressure on staff and impossible work conditions. (front page)

DNEVNIK

Election campaign
"Heavy hitters on Ljubljana ballots": Parties traditionally field strong candidates in Ljubljana, especially those on the left. It is no different this time as three party leaders will be on the ballot in Ljubljana districts. (front page, 2, 14)

Drought
"Farmers worry where to get fodder as drought persists": The dry winter has farmers worried where they are going to get fodder for cattle. Grasslands in particular are severely affected by the long dry spell. (front page, 4)

FINANCE

Revoz's woes
"Machines at Revoz stop": Car assembly plant Revoz has once again stopped production due to supply chain problems. The trade union says all options are open, even a permanent closure of the plant. (front page, 4, 5)

NLB funds
"NLB: We halted the sale of NLB Skladi": NLB bank has announced it has halted the sale of its asset management subsidiary NLB Skladi saying this was not the right time for such a transaction. (front page, 3)

Business in Russia
"Krka: We are not planning to withdraw from Russia": Drug maker Krka says they do not plan to withdraw from Russia, one of their principal markets. The plans for the year remain unchanged for now. (front page, 3)

VEČER

Elections
"The final 31 days": Today marks the official start of campaigning for the general election. A political scientist says a look at lists of candidates shows a lack of staff with political experience, even in the ranks of established parties. (front page, 2, 3)

Diplomacy
"Slovenian diplomat would be a soldier": Unofficial information indicates that the dangerous business of acting as charge d'affaires in Kyiv will fall on Boštjan Lesjak, a lieutenant colonel in the Slovenian Armed Forces. (front page, 3)

Ski-jumping
"Eagles inviting to Planica with long jumps": Yesterday it was the youngsters' turn to try out the giant hill in Planica, today it is time for official qualifying for the final World Cup event of the season. (front page, 15)