Daily headlines - Monday, 23 January

Ljubljana, 23 January - Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Monday, 23 January:

DELO

Public sector wages
"Most oppose raising judges' wages": The government has triggered an avalanche of demands for pay rises by making partial agreements with certain groups in the public sector, believe most of respondents in a survey conducted by Mediana. (front page, 3)

Luka Koper
"Koper close to a record": Port operator Luka Koper expects a record number of 100,000 passengers this year. (front page, 4)

Elections in Europe
"Year of important elections in Europe": The election year in Europe will start with an election in the Czech Republic, but Poland, Spain, Turkey, Greece and Finland will also head to the polls this year. (front page, 6)

DNEVNIK

German-French relations
"Loud engine will continue to buzz for EU": France and Germany have celebrated their 60th anniversary of a friendship agreement with a joint meeting of their governments. After autumn tensions they are now committed to cooperation. (front page, 5, commentary 12)

Agriculture
"This government too has problems with providing rapid aid after drought": The national commission for assessing damage after natural disasters is three months late with publishing the final estimate of last year's drought. (front page, 3)

Handball
"Handball: After victory against Montenegro Slovenians still hoping to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics": The Slovenian men's handball team beat Montenegro in Krakow on Sunday in their last game at the World Men's Handball Championship. (front page, 13)

FINANCE

Energy efficiency
"Where will you earn 50,000 euro for mandatory, quick energy renovation of your home": The paper looks at what tasks and sanctions the new EU directive on energy efficiency brings for owners of flats and houses. (front page, 2-3)

Health reform
"Health reform; a lot of plans, but no word on how much it will cost us": Health Minister Danijel Bešič Loredan has announced that the healthcare system will be reformed following the example of Finland and Estonia. But the changes in financing are planned only in 2025. (front page, 4-5)

Petrol
"Petrol posted a loss last year": Energy company Petrol expected to post EUR 158.3 million in net profit in 2022, but instead it is assessed that the group's loss totalled EUR 12.1 million. (front page, 5)

VEČER

Skiing
"It's fun again with Ilka": Skier Ilka Štuhec has won her 10th World Cup race after a number of painful winters. She said it was a perfect day she knew would come. (front page, 2, 17)

Inflation
"How much do we lose due to inflation": The paper brings an analysis of the situation on the banking market and looks at the outlook for the future. (front page, 2-3)

Dementia
"New dementia test": As part of the Pomni (Remember) project, researchers have reviewed the existing dementia tests and produced a new one, which is a result of the Slovenian know-how. A new cure for dementia is expected soon as well. (front page, 6-7)

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