Daily headlines - Thursday, 21 March

DELO

Long-term care
"Too few staff to meet legal obligations": The implementation of the first right in the long-awaited long-term care act, special status for those who care for their family members, is not going smoothly: so far only those who used to have what was called a family assistant have been granted status. (front page, 3)

Polish president visiting
"Support for Ukraine as long as necessary": Ukraine was in focus of talks as President Nataša Pirc Musar welcomed her Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda for a two-day visit. Duda proposed an increase in defence spending guidelines for NATO members. (front page, 3)

Antwerp declaration
"EU industry demands change": Several Slovenian companies have signed the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industries Deal, demanding clarity and predictability of the EU's industrial policies. (front page, 8)

DNEVNIK

Patient safety
"Group investigating mistakes?": In the absence of a safety system, mistakes in healthcare are often covered up. A group investigating patient safety incidents would be a step in the right direction. (front page, 4-5)

SD
"Social Democrats: Tanja Fajon president no more": Social Democrats (SD) leader Tanja Fajon announced that she would not be vying for another term at the helm of the party. (front page, 2 and 12)

Road safety
"Fast car is like weapon": Most accidents are caused by speeding drivers and many drivers in Slovenia still drive significantly above the speeding limits. (front page, 20)

VEČER

Maribor UKC hospital
"Oncology expansion in jeopardy": Owners of property near the construction site of the new oncology building at UKC Maribor have appealed and managed to get a construction permit for a part of the project abolished. (front page, 13)

Football
"Appeal thrown out over signature": The Slovenian Football Association threw out the appeal by FC Maribor against a fine the club had received following a violent stun grenade incident in a match against Mura, saying the appeal had not been signed by a lawful representative of the club. (front page, 11)