What the Papers Say: Tuesday, 21 August 2018

By , 21 Aug 2018, 08:58 AM News
The newsstand in one of Petrol's new Hop-In convenience stores, this one on Ljubljana's Slovenska cesta. Sadly not 24-hour, and not even until midnight, but a step in the right direction for those who dream of being able to buy canned tomatoes, cigarettes and potato chips at 3am The newsstand in one of Petrol's new Hop-In convenience stores, this one on Ljubljana's Slovenska cesta. Sadly not 24-hour, and not even until midnight, but a step in the right direction for those who dream of being able to buy canned tomatoes, cigarettes and potato chips at 3am JL Flanner

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Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Tuesday, 21 August 2018, as prepared by the STA

DELO

Proposed government policy
"Tax on meat, better times for cows?": A proposal to reduce production and intake of animal meat has received the most support at a government portal where citizens can propose potential government measures. (front page, 4)

Attack on US embassy
"From pouring Coca-Cola to gunshots": Severe economic problems caused by a rapid drop of the lira, a result of a dispute with the US, may have been the cause for an attack on the US Embassy in Ankara. (front page, 6)

Tourism
"We are inviting tourists only to embarrass ourselves": The paper is appalled by Slovenian police heavily fining a group of Cuban dancers for not carrying passports in Nova Gorica. (front page, 3, 5)

DNEVNIK

Holiday homes in Debeli Rtič
"Police protecting abandoned holiday homes from migrants": After the Interior Ministry reserved its holiday homes in the Debeli Rtič seaside resort for asylum seekers, the police trade union claims the facilities should be available to police officers, who do not receive holiday allowance. (front page, 4)

GDPR regulation in health
"You have to keep in mind yourself when you should be vaccinated again": Because of the GDPR privacy regulation those opting for payable vaccination such as that against tick-borne encephalitis can no longer count on medical staff reminding them about when they should receive their next dosage. (front page, 3)

Natural refreshment
"Natural beaches: Pleasant refreshment in the probably last really hot days this summer": Rakitna Lake is a popular spot for people from Ljubljana eager to have a swim in the summer. (front page, 8)

FINANCE

On-line sale
"When will you be able to sell on Amazon Europe": Slovenian companies are among the few in Europe who cannot sell their products on Amazon Europe because of inconsistencies with the legislation preventing money laundering and terrorism financing. The Economy Ministry says this should change by the end of the year. (front page, 2-3)

Gorenja Vas - Poljane
"Gorenja Vas - Poljane: municipality to which young love to return after their studies": The paper brings a spread on Gorenja Vas - Poljane, a thriving municipality just north-west of Ljubljana. (front page, 4-5)

Suspension of TAB takeover talks
"TAB: Talks with Metair suspended, unofficially owners will look for new buyer": The Mežica-based maker of vehicle and stationary batteries, TAB, announced on Monday that its talks with the South African battery maker Metair Investments on a potential strategic tie-up had been suspended. (front page, 6-7)

VEČER

Heat in UKC Maribor
"Relentless heat": The temperatures at the UKC Maribor hospital reach 30 degrees Celsius or more these days, which is not only exhausting for the staff and patients but also dangerous, the paper says. (front page, page 2-3)

Distribution of ministries
"Agreement on distribution of ministries": In line with an agreement among the five coalition parties, the Marjan Šarec List and the Modern Centre Party will get four ministries each, the Social Democrats three, the Alenka Bratušek Party one full-fledged ministry and two without portfolio, while the Pensioners' Party will get two ministries. (front page, 3)

Wine harvest
"There will be less wine but it will be excellent": Winemaker Puklavec says this year's wine harvest, which is starting in Ormož, will be of top quality. (front page, 15)

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