Below is a review of headlines in Slovenian dailies for Tuesday, 13 March, 2018, as prepared by the STA:
DELO
Public sector negotiations
"Negotiations fall through, Wednesday's strike on": After almost a day of negotiations on various levels and when it seemed that the government and the teachers' trade union SVIZ have came close to an agreement, the trade union announced that the strike was still on. (front page, 2)
Exports
"Outlook good, but Trump can ruin that": Slovenian exporting companies recorded a further rise in sales on foreign markets in January. But the result at the end of the year will depend on the situation in Slovenia's main trade partners. (front page, 8)
Plane crash in Nepal
"At least 49 dead in plane crash": At least 49 people were killed when a plane approached the runway from the wrong direction, crashed and burst into flames while landing at Kathmandu's airport on Monday. (front page)
DNEVNIK
Public sector negotiations
"Negotiations unsuccessful, teachers going on strike again tomorrow": The executive committee of the SVIZ trade union, which represents teachers from kindergarten to university, confirmed late last night that the strike announced for tomorrow was on after nearly reaching an agreement with the government. (front page, 2)
Slovenian language dictionary
"Authors had the first and have the last say": The SSKJ dictionary of the Slovenian language, the "Bible of the Slovenian language", has seen numerous reprints in the 54 years. But the authors prevent the dictionary from being open to digital processing. (front page, 3)
Employment outlook
"After record 2017 the outlook for this year bad": After employers announced record high employing prospects last year, they are more reserved in their plans for the second quarter of this year. (front page, 2)
FINANCE
Employment outlook
"Companies careful in hiring announcements": Some 15% of companies surveyed plan to hire staff in the next three months, with the best outlook for hiring in logistics, finance and business services as well as in manufacturing. (front page, 2-3)
Tax inspections
"FURS announces 'We will scrutinise accountants, taxi drivers, builders, seasonal work, havens, VAT ...'": Slovenia's Financial Administration (FURS) plans to collect EUR 16.1bn in revenue, mainly taxes, contributions and excise duties, this year. This is EUR 640m more than in 2017. (front page, 4-5)
Gorenje
"Confirmed: Without the sale of coal contract it would be in the red": The paper continues its analysis of the business results of the household appliance maker Gorenje, saying that the group posted profit last year only because it sold its contract on Indonesian coal to utility Energetika Ljubljana. (front page, 6)
VEČER
Anti-graft watchdog
"KPK in your pocket": The Ljubljana Local Court has confirmed that the boss of the Commission for Corruption Prevention, Boris Štefanec, was responsible for the watchdog's unrestricted acquiring of personal data for publication in the public funds tracking application Supervizor. He was slapped with a fine. (front page, 3)
Public sector talks
"Government offering 260 million euro": The government offered during yesterday's talks to avert another strike in education an 8% pay rise for teachers on average and a holiday allowance for those with the minimum wage of 1,050 euro. (front page, 2)
Traffic safety campaign
"Third of casualties did not wear seat belt": A campaign raising awareness of the importance of wearing a seat belt will be underway for the next two weeks. (front page, 20)
