Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Tuesday, 26 February 2019, as summarised by the STA:
Visit by Commissioner Vestager
"The lady that tamed Apple talks about NLB and Abanka": The paper runs an interview with visiting European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager who is excited about the progress in the privatisation of the NLB and Abanka banks. (front page, 8, 9)
Police force issues
"The blue uniform attracts, but...": Continuing to struggle with staff shortages, the police force is upgrading the recent wage increases and promotional activities with a career building system. (front page, 3)
Science awards
"Apple of Inspiration for astrophysicists": President Borut Pahor conferred this year's science achievements awards to Gabrijela Zaharijaš and Tanja Petrushevska, two astrophysicists working with the Nova Gorica University. (front page, 5)
DNEVNIK
Real estate tax
"Is the new govt also afraid of the real estate tax?": Some say that the bill introducing a real estate tax will not be ready before the end of 2020. (front page, 2)
Visit by Commissioner Vestager
"Commissioner: Sale of NLB and Abanka proceeding in line with plans": Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager was cordial but determined during her visit to Slovenia: the European Commission insists that Slovenia honour its bank privatisation commitments. (front page, 2)
Ljubljana Science Centre
"Science Centre to be located in Trnovo, it will cost EUR 26m": The architectural studio Dekleva Gregorič Arhitekti has won an international competition to pick the architectural solution for Slovenia's future Science Centre. (front page, 8)
FINANCE
Tax reform
"Exclusive: the first outlines of the tax reform": According to unofficial information, capital gains are to remain excluded from personal income tax base in the new tax reform, while personal income tax is to go down for everybody. (front page, 2-3)
Visit by Commissioner Vestager
"You need to sell the banks because they were led into trouble by 'external influences'": The paper says the competition commissioner indicated during her visit to Slovenia that those arguing for "national interest" will fail with proposals not to sell Abanka and another 10% in NLB. (page 5)
VEČER
Pharma fraud
"Securing drugs via fake prescriptions": The paper reflects on the scandal that had a nurse using doctors' stamps and fake signatures to get free drugs. (front page, 21)
HIV dentist scandal
"Reaction by experts: Unacceptable": The Medical Chamber and Health Ministry say that rejecting an HIV-positive patient - like done by a dentist later found guilty of discrimination - is unacceptable. (front page, 2-3)
The Oscars
"America first": Večer's commentator argues that the Academy got scared of the large number of foreign movies in important categories. (front page, 17)
