Daily headlines - Monday, 18 September

Ljubljana, 18 September - Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Monday, 18 September:

DELO

Education
"More and more foreigners in schools, but no real help arriving": The number of children of immigrants is rising in the educational system, but schools are unable to get them to a level where there would be no more language barriers. (front page, page 3)

E-transport
"E-trucks on their way": When it comes to electric trucks, there is Tesla with its electric semi truck, but there is also Volta, a startup that launched the Volta Zero, a 16-tonne electric truck. (front page, page 15)

Military
"Most expensive guest in Gulf of Trieste": The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest warship, arrived in the Gulf of Trieste for a scheduled port visit. (front page, page 2)

EuroVolley
"After silver, bronze continues the noble streak": Having beaten France, the Olympic champions, Slovenia won bronze at the 2023 Men's European Volleyball Championship after taking home three silver medals from the previous three EuroVolleys. (front page, page 9)

DNEVNIK

Post-flood reconstruction
"Difficult decisions and challenging procedures ahead of us": The paper releases an interview with Boštjan Šefic, the government's point man for the post-flood reconstruction, who stresses the importance of coordination. (front page, page 4)

Approval ratings
"The Robert Golob government hit the right notes": The government is focused on the post-flood reconstruction, which the majority of voters agree with, shows the latest Vox Populi poll. (front page, page 2)

FINANCE

Post-flood reconstruction
"Who will be able to hire foreigners more quickly and in which sectors": Foreign workers whose permits will be fast-tracked will be allowed to do post-flood reconstruction jobs only. Their work should not take them outside the Slovenian borders. (front page, pages 4-5)

Banks
"ECB will give banks 4% on deposits. Will they increase interest rates for savers too?": From 20 September, banks will earn as much as 4% on their deposits with the European Central Bank (ECB), but it is not looking good for any potential increases in deposit interest rates for savers. (front page, pages 2-3)

Budget
"We'll get the new ZUJF": Certain ministries are upset about the finance minister's instructions to cut their spending by 4% in the wake of the early August floods. (front page, page 5)

VEČER

Anti-LGBTQ violence
"Violence is not a matter of pride for anyone": The Maribor Pride, which saw a turnout of some 300 people, was marred by violent incidents that took place after the official event ended and police dispersed. (front page, page 3)

Former president
"President on free market": The paper looks at what are the chances of former President Borut Pahor to make a name for himself as an international speaker and adviser after he signed with the prestigious British agency London Speaker Bureau. (front page, pages 2-3)

Crime
"Murderer arrested after one week": The murder that took place on 8 September was solved in a week. The suspect, who is believed to have beaten a man to death, has been brought before an investigating judge. (front page, page 9)

EuroVolley
"Bronze with a golden shine": After adding bronze to their collection of three silver EuroVolley medals, the Slovenian men's volleyball team will soon compete for a place in the 2024 Olympics. (front page, pages 2, 13)

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