Daily headlines - Thursday, 20 April

DELO

Healthcare
"Surgeries for patients without named GP much costlier": Almost 10,000 patients without a GP have registered at doctor's offices opened for such patients. The cost of these offices is much higher than that of regular surgeries or surgeries introduced by the previous government to improve access to health services. (front page, page 3)

Interpellation
"Coalition also talked of abuse of mind": The discussion about the government's work in parliament that was sought by the opposition Democrats (SDS) dealt with a broad range of topics, from independence to bear culling. (front page, page 2)

Housing
"Vacant apartments must be utilised": Part of a solution to lack of affordable housing is activating vacant apartments, Delo CEO Stojan Petrič told a business conference on real-estate organised by the newspaper publisher. He suggested motivating owners to rent by waiving rental tax. (front page, page 8)

DNEVNIK

Compensation for Covid rule fines
"All set for amnesty of Covid sinners": Following technical and interdepartmental adjustments, a bill is ready to halt fining procedures pertaining to Covid rules and to refund rule "breakers" for the fines they paid. (front page, page 3)

Tax debt
"Bailiffs in action at former infamous Lipa nightclub": Early on Wednesday bailiffs accompanied by police occupied the estate of the former Lipa nightclub, where three girls were crushed to death 18 years ago due to the owners' negligence and greed. The Financial Administration decided to seize assets after exhausting all other available means to collect tax debt. (front page, page 8)

FINANCE

Inflation
"Inflation in 5 pictures": Fresh inflation data released by Eurostat shows Slovenia is one of the two EU member states where headline inflation did not fall at the annual level in March but even increased. Data also indicates that the ECB could hike up interest rates again in about two weeks. (front page, pages 2, 3)

Stocks
"I waited for a dividend proposal from Cinkarna Celje, but now there won't be any, or will there?": The shares of chemical company Cinkarna Celje have in recent years generated one of the highest dividend yields, but this year the management proposes foregoing dividend payout. (front page, pages 8, 9)

Car insurance
"Damage to battery almost certainly translates into total loss. What do Slovenian insurance companies say?": An accident involving an electric car means a slightly different way of dealing with the claim, as damage to the battery can turn it into a total loss. (front page, page 12)

VEČER

Career market
"Challenge for companies and students": A career market day at the University of Maribor featured 40 companies, which presented the most sought-for professions to the students. (front page, page 13)

Interpellation
"Showdown between two PMs": Interpellation moved by the opposition Democrats (SDS) solidified the ruling coalition. (front page, pages 2, 3)

International school
"Tuition fees from 6,100 to 8,600 euros": The first school with an international programme in Maribor will open on 1 September. (front page, page 2, 15)