The STA has prepared the following review of headlines in Slovenian dailies for Wednesday, 24 January:
DELO
Trade relations
"On the verge of a trade war": The US has imposed tariffs on imported solar cells and washing machines. The move affects primarily China and South Korea, both of which plan to take the dispute to the WTO. In Slovenia, home appliances maker Gorenje looks set to be affected, though it is not yet clear to what extent. (front page, 3)
Ljubljana passenger terminal
"At Emonika, passengers are second-rate": The plans for the Emonika passenger terminal in the centre of Ljubljana, again delayed by several years, show that passengers would have to take a back seat to retail and office space. (front page, 11)
Handball
"Semi-final in the cards after Spain defeated": Slovenia defeated Spain at the European Handball Championship, keeping the door open to securing a semi-final slot. (front page, 18)
DNEVNIK
Swiss franc loans
"Sparkasse mulling lawsuit to recover interest": After the first annulment of a Swiss franc loans became final, the Sparkasse bank is mulling a lawsuit to recover lost interest. Law professor Miha Juhant says the move is warranted. (front page, 2)
Public sector strike
"No major problems for the people": The public sector strike today will have only a limited impact on the people, as it remains unclear how many people will actually go on strike and even those striking will still provide some services. (front page, 3)
Handball
"Hope remains as Slovenia defeat Spain": Slovenia defeated Spain 31:26 at the European Handball Championship yesterday, keeping alive the chance of qualifying for the semi-finals. (front page, 17)
FINANCE
Public sector strike
"Who should really strike?": Given that pay in the public sector is much higher than in the private sector, and that it has grown faster in recent years, workers in the private sector may be more entitled to pay rises. (front page, 4, 5)
Minimum wage
"Minimum wage talks - Why is it not agreed before the end of the financial year?": The proposed 4.7% minimum wage rise is not unreasonable and can be absorbed, but it is time to start talking about why Slovenia does not have a business environment facilitating the creation of added value that would also drive up pay overall. (front page, 2, 3)
Bankruptcy legislation
"Unusual Slovenia - When Supreme Court urges lower courts not to respect Constitutional Court decision": The coming Days of Insolvency Law will focus on an unusual Constitutional Court decision regarding the bankruptcy of telecoms provider T-2. (front page, 6-8)
VEČER
Investment in Maribor
"They would limit brain drain": The Maribor City Administration surprised yesterday by announcing the planned arrival of US tech firm EON Reality, which is supposedly planning a EUR 20m investment creating 250 hi-tech jobs. The Economy Ministry would not confirm whether that is indeed the case. (front page, 9)
History
"Maister tomb at Dobrava": A Maribor gallery owner has proposed that a tomb to First World War General Rudolf Maister be erected at Dobrava Cemetery according to plans by architect Jože Plečnik. The proposal is proving divisive. (front page, 16, 17)
Traffic
"Cars on Koroška only this year": The city is planning on closing Koroška Street for traffic starting next year, after a similar experiment failed several years ago. (front page, 9)
Crime
"Millions in soya fraud": The renowned horse-breeding family Slavič is suspected of a multi-million euro tax fraud involving the fictitious trading of soya. (front page, 21)
