SloveniaOwnership & classification
Founded: 1995
Ownership
24ur.com is the news portal of POP TV, Slovenia's leading commercial broadcaster, operated by Pro Plus d.o.o. Pro Plus is a subsidiary of Central European Media Enterprises (CME), which since 2020 is ultimately owned by the Czech investment group PPF (founded by the late Petr Kellner, now controlled by his family). POP TV launched in 1995; 24UR is its flagship daily news programme and the most-watched news brand in Slovenia. A planned 2017 sale to United Group did not complete, and ownership passed to PPF via the CME acquisition.
Funding
Financed commercially through television and digital advertising and sponsorship, as part of the wider CME/PPF media business; it receives no state budget or licence-fee money.
Affiliation & stance
Privately and commercially owned by a foreign investment group with no Slovenian party or state control, which is why it is correctly classified INDEPENDENT. Its editorial line is mainstream-commercial and broadly centrist, and it operates at arm's length from political parties and the government.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 658
82/100
Factual
74/100
Objective
1147
Articles
1147
reports
Factual: How accurately its articles report the facts, judged against primary sources and the cross-outlet consensus. Only articles that cite their sources are counted.
Objective: How neutral the writing is — whether reporting keeps the writer’s own preferences and opinions out of the article.
Recent coverage
Early voting begins: elections will be held in all constituencies
The article announces the start of early voting for upcoming parliamentary inquiry law referendum and three consultative referendums in Slovenia. Early voting will take place across all electoral districts from Wednesday to Friday, with voters able to cast their ballots between 7 AM and 7 PM at one of 99 polling stations located in every district. In Ljubljana, the city administration has changed the setup, moving away from a single central location for all districts to multiple locations within each district. Voters must go to the specific location designated for their electoral district, which they can check via an online poll locator. Special arrangements allow voters outside their usual district on election day and those unable to attend due to illness to vote at home.
The Pope receives Prime Minister Janos Janša in the Vatican
Prime Minister Janez Janša was received by Pope Leo XIV in Vatican today. During their meeting, they discussed the upgrade of the Vatican agreement that regulates relations between Slovenia and the Holy See. The discussion likely focused on strengthening diplomatic ties and addressing any outstanding issues related to the existing agreement. Such meetings often involve dialogue on religious freedom, state-church relations, and other matters of mutual interest. This visit highlights the ongoing engagement between Slovenia's government and the Catholic Church.
Drivers at gas stations today were expecting new fuel prices.
Today, new regulated prices for fuel began to take effect. Both 95-octane gasoline and diesel have increased in price, with diesel showing a more pronounced increase. Drivers will pay 1.744 euros per liter for 95-octane gasoline at service stations outside motorways and expressways, which is an increase of 1.6 cents compared to the previous price of 1.760 euros. For a 50-liter tank, the cost will now be 87.20 euros, which is 80 cents less than the previous price. Diesel has become cheaper, with the new regulated price at 1.883 euros per liter, down from 1.929 euros. This represents a decrease of 4.6 cents per liter. For 50 liters of diesel, the cost will now be 94.15 euros, or 2.30 euros less than before. The cost of gasoline is set at 0.41759 euros per liter, while diesel is set at 0.33000 euros per liter. The calculation methodology was adjusted to exclude bio-components from the purchase price. According to estimates by the relevant ministry, the price of diesel without regulation and some exemptions would have been significantly higher, around 2.185 euros per liter. Regulated prices apply at service stations outside motorways and expressways.
Five hours of rest and only ten minutes of visit: questions about Xi Jinping's health
New information has emerged regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping's September visit to Donald Trump in Washington, raising questions about the unusually light schedule of the 73-year-old leader. The report highlights that Xi spent several hours in a private room at the West Wing of the White House and only approximately ten minutes at the National Archives. This raises concerns about his health and the nature of his activities during the visit.
Who are the three bombshells that broke into the Adria Love Island mansion?
The article reports on three young men who have entered the villa 'Otoka ljubezni Adria' and describes them as 'bombshelli,' a term often used colloquially in Slovenian media to refer to attractive individuals. The men are introduced as 19-year-old Toni from Pula, 27-year-old Nikola from Sokobanja, and 25-year-old Luka from Zagreb. Each has different characteristics: Toni is described as having no trouble taking the first step, Nikola is called a true world citizen, and Luka is portrayed as an introvert working as a healthcare technician. The piece focuses on their personal traits and backgrounds.
The Slovenian football team wants to take a step towards another city in Glasgow
The Slovenian national football team will play their fourth match in the Nations League against Scotland in Glasgow on Tuesday at 20:45. This will be their second encounter with Scotland in the competition, having previously drawn 0:0 in Ljubljana. The Slovenians aim to accumulate more points in their pursuit of finishing second in their group.
A 75-year-old man has been arrested in Split for allegedly causing the death of a Belgrade-bound passenger.
At Split Airport, passengers were evacuated from an Air Serbia flight bound for Belgrade after a 75-year-old man claimed there was a bomb on board, stating he was not joking. The incident occurred just before takeoff, prompting police to enter the aircraft and detain the man. Passengers initially did not know what was happening but later learned of the bomb threat through announcements. Some passengers left the plane out of fear, and the entire aircraft was evacuated for a security check. After the inspection, no explosives were found, and the flight departed with all passengers. The man is now under investigation for allegedly causing a false alarm.
Janša and Melonijeva to raise relations to the level of a strategic partnership
Prime ministers Janez Janša of Slovenia and Giorgia Meloni of Italy agreed during their meeting to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership level through an action plan focusing on sectors such as defense, energy, connectivity, research, innovation, and culture. They discussed future European Council meetings and structural measures to reduce energy costs for households and businesses. Both leaders emphasized the need for the next multiannual financial framework to support both new priorities of the Union and traditional policies like cohesion and agriculture. They also addressed migration management, including returning migrants and innovative solutions. Janša mentioned that Italy would remove border controls with Slovenia once external EU borders are better secured, particularly between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The two leaders also exchanged views on priorities for the upcoming European Council session in Brussels, covering competitiveness, Ukraine, the next multiannual financial framework, and the Middle East. Meloni highlighted recent initiatives by Italy and other EU member states aimed at a more pragmatic approach to the energy transition and industry
Luka or Mili who did the islanders choose?
In the reality show 'Otočani,' a pair consisting of Luka and Mili faced elimination after receiving few votes from viewers. Host Dragana Mićalović announced that the remaining contestants would decide who stays in the villa. After deliberation, most of the contestants voted for Mili to stay, while only Stefan supported Luka. Following this decision, Luka was forced to leave the villa. Later, three new contestants, Toni, Nikola, and Luka, arrived at the villa. The existing contestants had the opportunity to meet them, and the newcomers were instructed to choose one of the female contestants they connected with most during the day. The episode concluded with a promotion for the Love Island Adria app, available for download via provided links.
The gardener would ban the burqa. 'What does that have to do with record fuel prices?'
Jernej Vrtovec, a member of the Nova Slovenija party, announced at a recent congress that he would seek to ban burkas and nikabs in schools, public institutions, and public spaces, stating that no woman in Slovenia should be required to cover her face. He mentioned that such a ban could follow Italy's example, where similar restrictions were recently introduced. Human rights ombudsman Simona Drenik Bavdek emphasized that while freedom of religious expression exists, those in public office have a special responsibility to avoid contributing to stigma or intolerance based on religion or community affiliation. Advocates for equality, like Miha Lobnik, questioned whether burkas are even common in Slovenia and suggested that the issue might be more about addressing language barriers among immigrant children rather than banning headwear. The Islamic community clarified that there is no data indicating that students in Slovenian schools wear burkas or nikabs, noting that facial covering is extremely rare and typically seen among visitors from abroad. They stressed the importance of distinguishing between hijabs, which leave the face uncovered, and burkas/nikabs, which cover part or all of
The European Cycling Federation rejects the Italian's complaints
The European Cycling Union has rejected claims by Italian cyclist Giulio Ciccone regarding the accuracy of the photo finish system used at the European Championships. The union explained that the EtherLynx Vision PRO X system captures thousands of images per second at the finish line, allowing precise determination of race results even with minimal differences. They emphasized that the final image is composed of a sequence of chronological recordings, making time, not distance, the horizontal axis, which could create the illusion of positional errors but does not affect result accuracy. Two independent systems are used to ensure verification. Despite acknowledging Remco Evenepoel’s dominance, Ciccone questioned the fairness of the photo finish decision, demanding access to the exact footage showing the moment both cyclists crossed the finish line. He argued that if the 2.8 thousandths of a second difference determines the winner, the same level of precision should be visible in the footage.
The double joy of Dominic's team, winning and finishing in the top ten
The article describes a cooking challenge where three teams prepared a dish based on instructions from their leaders, who could only communicate through non-verbal cues. The teams were judged by chefs on their ability to recreate a pork pie with specific ingredients. Dominik Gajšek's blue team came close to the original recipe, while the green team faced criticism for overusing certain ingredients like paprika and drobnjak. The red team led by Ajda Osta also had issues with seasoning and texture. Judges noted both successes and shortcomings across all teams, highlighting the difficulty of the task.
The co-pilot is said to be planning a crash at Tel Aviv Airport.
An airline copilot accused of attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight has allegedly planned to crash the plane at Tel Aviv airport or into one of the city's towers, according to American and Israeli sources. The individual is described as a loner who operated as a 'wolf among sheep' and was previously banned from flying due to his alleged extremist views. This raises several questions, most notably how he was allowed to fly with Flydubai to Tel Aviv in the first place.