News roundup - Saturday, 3 February

Fajon calls for humanitarian aid to Gaza, close cooperation with Turkey, Africa

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said as she arrived for the second day of proceedings at the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels that she would call for continuation of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. She also called for close cooperation with Turkey and Africa.

Report: Justice minister target of threats, receives police protection

LJUBLJANA - After the scandal erupted over a controversial purchase of a dilapidated building in Ljubljana that was to house several courts, the officials involved in the case have been receiving threats, media have reported. Unofficially, Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan also received threats and was granted police protection.

UKC Ljubljana's loss in 2023 estimated at EUR 30m

LJUBLJANA - UKC Ljubljana, Slovenia's main hospital, generated a loss of between EUR 27 million and EUR 30 million last year, according to estimates presented at a session of the hospital's council on Wednesday. The annual report showed waiting times decreased for some services but increased in general.