Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Friday, 30 March, 2018, as prepared by the STA:
DELO
Skripal case
"Spy games hit Slovenian politics": The diplomatic crisis between the EU and NATO member states and Russia over the poison attack on Russian double agent Sergei Skripal in England is also felt in Slovenia, with President Borut Pahor calling on the government to take measures, and PM Miro Cerar refusing to do so. (front page, 2)
Takover of Pro Plus
"Mega media takeover, mega test for AVK": The fate of the EUR 230m takeover of Slovenia's Pro Plus and Croatia's Nova TV by the US company United Group is still in the hands of the Slovenian Competition Protection Agency (AVK). (front page, 4)
Resignation in opera
"Triple resignation in Opera": The director of the SNG Opera and Ballet Ljubljana, Peter Sotošek Štular, has resigned over "scandalously neglectful attitude of the minister of culture", which was followed by resignations of the heads of both councils of the institution. (front page, 19)
DNEVNIK
Electronic tolling
"Truckers will pay toll at stations for the last time on Saturday at 11:59 PM": Toll stations in Slovenia will be closed for good in Slovenia on Sunday, as the motorway operator DARS switches to an electronic tolling system for trucks and buses. (front page, 4)
Foreign affairs
"Disharmonious politics expressing solidarity with UK with a mild measure": Slovenia is no longer a "blind spot on the map of reactions against Russia" over the mysterious poison attack on a Russian double agent in England, as it opted for a mild measure of recalling its ambassador in Moscow. (front page, 4)
FINANCE
Food industry
"Slovenian king of meat processing": A new king of the meat processing industry is being born in Slovenia as Stojan Hergouth, the biggest owner of fodder and egg producer Jata Emona, is taking over the meat-processing company Kras. (front page, 2-3)
Development differences in Slovenia
"Why is GDP per capita EUR 27,644 in central Slovenia, and EUR 10,443 in Zasavje": The paper looks at where in Slovenia people have the highest average wage, where companies have the highest revenue and where the biggest polluters are. (front page, 4-5)
Dieselgate
"Thousands of Slovenians to sue Volkswagen": Thousands of Slovenians will join the lawsuit against Volkswagen over the emissions rigging scandal through the Slovenian Consumer Association. (front page, 7)
VEČER
Self-employment
"Without sick leave and holidays": Self-employment is the fastest-growing form of employment in Slovenia in recent years, including because the state has been generously incentivising it with subsidies. (front page, 2-3)
Sculpture
"Retrospective of local sculptor": A retrospective exhibition by Maribor-based sculptor Vlasta Zorko will open this evening at the Art Gallery Maribor. (front page, 16-17)
Real estate
"Pohorje hotels like lottery ticket": The Maribor Municipality has hired an intermediary in the sale of real estate in the Pohorje ski resort. A representative of the local ski club believes that there will be no serious interest. (front page, 9)
Military
"Are soldiers still the 'happy face' of the army": We will learn today what political conclusions President Borut Pahor will make as he comments on the report saying the Slovenian Armed Forces are not prepared to act in crisis situations. (front page, 5)
