Below is a review of today’s news in Slovenia, summarised by the headlines in the daily newspapers for Monday, November 26, 2018, as prepared by the STA:
DELO
Brexit
"Brexit finale begins": The confirmation of the Brexit divorce agreement and the EU summit's political statement on future relations has kicked off a period of waiting for what the UK will decide. The UK parliamentary vote is expected in the next two weeks. (front page, 3)
Public opinion poll
"Šarec approaches Pahor": Prime Minister Marjan Šarec has made significant gains in popularity rankings. He climbed from fourth to runner-up position behind President Borut Pahor, though Pahor's ranking has improved as well. (front page, 2)
DNEVNIK
Political staffing
"Before leaving, ministers hired multiple party members": Nine ministers in the previous government gave full-time positions to 16 people whose terms should have ended along with the government's. Most of them come from the same party as the minister who gave them the job. (front page, 2)
Vrhnika local election
"In Vrhnika, Cukjati faces Gabrovšek": In Vrhnika, the mayoral race between Daniel Cukjati of the Democrats (SDS) and Peter Gabrovšek, who enjoys the support of the current mayor, is expected to be close. Gabrovšek, a former director of a utility company, represents capital, Cukjati stands for social conservatism. (front page, 13)
Brexit agreement
"EU-UK divorce agreement confirmed": EU27 leaders yesterday endorsed the divorce agreement with the UK. Now the deal faces its toughest test: confirmation in the British parliament. (front page, 8)
FINANCE
Slovenian stock market
"Slovenian stocks among best in the world": Analysts see Slovenian stocks as an attractive investment opportunity, as they have low average valuations and high projected dividend yield. (front page, 2, 3)
Skiing season
"What is new in Slovenian ski resorts this year": The ski resorts Vogel, Rogla, Golte, Krvavec, Maribor, Kranjska Gora and Cerkno have improved or expanded their services from last year. (front page, 16)
Private dental care
"Orthodontists at Ort-Line have stopped working after dispute, children without services": Many parents are irate after the orthodontist company Ort-Line lost its licence and shut down, leaving their children stranded after years on the waiting list. (front page, 6, 7)
VEČER
Medical implants market
"Severe flaw in the system": An international consortium of investigative journalists has discovered that oversight of medical implants in Europe, Slovenia included, is insufficient. For some patients, the consequences may be fatal. (front page, 4-6)
Brexit
"Brexit is a tragic story": Janez Potočnik, Slovenia's former EU commissioner, says that Brexit is a tragic story, but its lessons are likely to be ignored. (front page, 2-3)
Janković trial
"First Gratel, then Stožice": Two trials involving Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković as a suspect will start soon, one on Thursday and one next week. Janković insists he will prove his innocence in court.
