Daily headlines - Wednesday, 24 January
Ljubljana, 24 January - Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Wednesday, 24 January:
DELO
Minimum wage indexation
"Wish to match basic salary with minimum wage": Employers are happy with the 4.2% increase in minimum wage announced on Tuesday, while unions expected more. Labour minister and unions expect talks on pay increases. (front page, 3)
Ouster motion
"SDS files second ouster motion": After announcing an ouster motion against Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan, the Democrats (SDS) said they would also file one against Digital Transformation Minister Emilija Stojmenova Duh. (front page, 2)
Telekon audit
"Irregularities in Telekom operations": The Court of Audit has found several irregularities as it audited the operations of the telecoms incumbent under the previous managements. (front page, 8)
Legendary actor dies
"Jurij Souček will remain with us for a long time": Actor Jurij Souček was laid to rest on Tuesday. (front page, 13)
DNEVNIK
Vox Populi
"More than half do not believe minister": The Vox Populi public opinion poll has found that nearly two-thirds do not believe Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan's claims that she had been misled in the process of purchasing a EUR 7.7 million building. (front page, 2)
Janković investigation
"Police investigators interested in payments to Olimpija football club": The police have not revealed what they are investigating Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković for, but his lawyer said the investigation was looking into a construction permit for C0 sewerage pipeline. (front page, 8)
VEČER
EU-funded infrastructure
"With EU money": The paper provides an overview of projects that are to be funded with EU funds this year. The largest amount, EUR 214 million, has been secured for the Ljubljana passenger centre. (front page, 5)
Respiratory infections
"No available respirators": The Maribor UKC hospital is seeing record numbers in children with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and there is also a large number of adult patients with respiratory infections, but the situation is manageable. (front page, 14)
Janković investigation
"Once again house searches at Janković's": The mayor of Ljubljana does as he pleases and his political influence has only grown under Prime Minister Robert Golob. (front page, 2-3)