Daily headlines - Thursday, 17 August

DELO

Flood relief
"The biggest challenge will be infrastructural repair": After the devastating floods that hit Slovenia two weeks ago, the country will have to prepare three sets of measures - efforts to help the affected people and industry and measures to repair the damaged infrastructure. (front page, pages 3, 4, 11, 12)

Civil protection
"Bigger units would work better": The recent floods revealed the shortcomings of the civil protection system, which used to be more robust when there were fewer municipalities. (front page, page 2)

Prekmurje day
"Prekmurje dialect in Ljubljana": A ceremony on the eve of Prekmurje Reunification Day featured performances showcasing the traditions and culinary treats of the Prekmurje region. (front page, page 2)

DNEVNIK

Crime
"'Dear' headteacher or sexual predator?": Rumour has it that the headteacher of a school in the Gorenjska region, father of four children and former cross-country skier and coach, is suspected of sexual assault of a minor. His former teammates and protégés are speaking up. (front page, page 19)

Flood relief
"Sneberje to get help, although only from Ljubljana": The flood-stricken Sneberje area in the north-east of Ljubljana will receive the much-needed help, after the Ljubljana municipality took several measures, including launching a campaign to cover part of flood damage costs. (front page, page 8, commentary 12)

FINANCE

Welfare comparison
"How poor are we compared to Americans": If the current trends continue, the gap between the average prosperity rate in the US and Europe in 2035 will be as big as between the current status of an average European and an average Indian. (front page, pages 6-7)

GDP
"Major drop in domestic consumption": Slovenia's GDP in the second quarter of 2023 grew by 1.6% despite a significant drop in domestic consumption. (front page, pages 2-3)

VEČER

Approval ratings
"The worst is yet to come": The government's approval rating post-floods is higher than before, but pundits say this may be short-lived as the authorities' effectiveness will be graded during the relief effort. (front page, pages 2-3)

Maribor municipality
"Škrinjar under scrutiny": The newspaper looks into the conflict of interest allegations involving Damijan Škrinjar, who is on the supervisory boards of several of Maribor's public utility companies. The municipality has dismissed the allegations. (front page, page 13)

Football
"Aiming not only for the victory, but for an upset": Maribor must beat Fenerbahce at least by two goals tonight to have a chance to make it to the final round of qualifications for the UEFA Europa Conference League. (front page, page 11)