News roundup - Saturday, 13 July

Decision on APCs purchase will be made by exerts, not politicians, Golob says

LJUBLJANA - No decision on the planned purchase of military vehicles from Finland's Patria has been made yet, Prime Minister Robert Golob told the newspaper Delo. He said that this would primarily be a decision for the next defence minister and military experts, while the politicians must ensure the transparency of the deal.

Minister says village guards and neo-Nazi groups will not be allowed

POKLJUKA - Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar addressed a ceremony marking the end of the 38th memorial climb of veterans and officers to Mt Triglav in Pokljuka today. He asserted that village guards and neo-Nazi groups will not be allowed, Radio Slovenija reported.

Pogačar wins stage 14 at Tour de France

PAU, France - Slovenia's cycling star Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) won stage 14 of this year's Tour de France. On the 151.9-kilometre stage from Pau to Pla D'Adet, he attacked and crushed Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) in the last four kilometres, crossing the finish line 39 seconds before the two-time Tour winner.