Daily headlines - Thursday, 20 July

Ljubljana, 20 July - Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Thursday, 20 July:

DELO

Storm damage
"Yesterday's storm claims a life": One person died and several others were injured in a severe storm yesterday that caused a lot of damage across the country. (front page, page 4)

Spain election
"High price for Vox's support": Ahead of the early general election in Spain, opinion polls forecast a comfortable victory for the conservative People's Party, but its absolute majority in parliament may depend on the radical Vox party's support. (front page, page 6)

Football
"Olimpija closer to triumph in Europe": The Ljubljana-based football club Olimpija is one step closer to the UEFA Champions League as they advance to the second round of qualifying for the prestigious tournament. (front page, page 18)

DNEVNIK

Storm damage
"Fierce storm claims a life this time around": One person was killed and one injured in the lakeside resort of Bled by a tree knocked down by a raging storm that hit Slovenia yesterday afternoon. Several more persons were injured in a lightning strike at a campsite near Mozirje. (front page, pages 2-3)

Politics
"What do ministers even know when they vote": It appears that several ministers did not know what they were voting on during a recent vote on the constitutionality of the foreigners act and the international protection act. A conflict between coalition parties is looming. (front page, page 4)

Staffing
"Minister crucifies Janez Posedi": Unsatisfied with his work, Agriculture Minister Irena Šinko decided to replace the interim head of the Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection, Janez Posedi. Vets are not happy about this. (front page, page 5)

FINANCE

Real estate
"Alfi RE fund on another real estate march in Ljubljana and Zagreb": The real estate fund Alfi RE has been recently signing new deals in Ljubljana and Zagreb. (front page, pages 2-3)

EU funds
"Time is running out": In less than half a year Slovenia needs to spend nearly a tenth of EU funds for the 2014-2020 period, which is around EUR 300 million. (front page, page 5)

Taxes
"State losing momentum in collecting taxes - what is the forecast?": Amid warnings about declining private consumption and the threat of fiscal instability, the tax authority notes that in the first half of the year growth in tax yield has slowed down. (front page, page 4)

VEČER

Environment
"Finally final remediation": Minister of the Environment, Climate and Energy Bojan Kumer has given a go-ahead for the environmental remediation of the Celje Basin to fight pollution in the area. (front page, pages 2, 17)

Storm damage
"Storms claiming lives": One person died in a devastating storm in Slovenia yesterday afternoon, while a brief but fierce storm claimed several lives in Zagreb, Croatia. (front page, page 24)

Civil protection
"Fully ready, waiting for distress calls": During the busiest days with rescue missions back-to-back, the police aviation unit spends nearly more time up in the air than on the ground. (front page, page 9)

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