SloveniaOwnership & classification
Founded: 1997
Ownership
Ljubljanske novice (ljnovice.si) is a one-person web publication owned and edited by journalist Janez Temlin, who also holds the registered 'Ljubljanske novice' trademark (registered 6 March 1997). It is run by Temlin together with a small group of named volunteer contributors (e.g. Marko Lovrecic, Alenka T. Seme, Dr. Tomaz Amon) rather than by any company, party or media group.
Funding
Self-funded by the trademark holder; the site explicitly states it has no financial sponsors and is financed from Temlin's own resources. No paywall, party subsidy or state funding is disclosed.
Affiliation & stance
An independent personal news/diaspora-oriented web outlet with no party or state ties and no declared ideological alignment. Because it is privately owned and self-financed by an individual journalist, free of party or state control, it is INDEPENDENT; its lean is not clearly determinable (UNKNOWN).
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
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- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 83
83/100
Factual
79/100
Objective
114
Articles
113
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
Fuel prices higher from tomorrow
The article announces that fuel prices in Slovenia will increase starting from midnight on August 17, 2026. The new maximum retail prices for unleaded 95 gasoline will rise to 1.582 euros per liter, up 6.3 cents from the previous rate of 1.519 euros. This means filling a 50-liter tank will cost 79.10 euros. Diesel prices will also increase, reaching 1.857 euros per liter, a 10.4-cent rise from 1.753 euros, making a full tank cost 92.85 euros. Heating oil prices will see the highest increase, rising to 1.470 euros per liter, up 11.4 cents from 1.356 euros. Consumers ordering a thousand liters of heating oil will pay 1,470 euros without transportation costs. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy notes that without regulation and exemption from paying environmental taxes related to air pollution through CO2 emissions and energy efficiency improvements, prices would be significantly higher, around 1.781 euros per liter for gasoline, 2.072 euros for diesel, and 1.685 euros for heating oil. These new prices will remain in effect until Monday, August 24, when the next adjustment will be announced.
Open Call for the selection of providers of subsidised student meals for the years 2027 and 2028
The article announces the opening of a public tender for selecting providers of subsidized student meals for the years 2027 and 2028 in Slovenia. The Študentska organizacija Slovenije (ŠOS) is calling all caterers to submit their bids, with documentation available on the Ministry of Economy, Employment, and Sport website and at www.studentska-prehrana.si. The deadline for submissions is September 11, 2026. Caterers, including those already offering student meals, must apply again. The goal is to ensure quality and accessible meals for students while allowing providers to continue using their existing menus. Subsidized student meals provide one meal per working day, with the subsidy amount currently at €5.19 and set to increase to €9.50 starting January 1, 2027. The system is supported by the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) and follows strict dietary guidelines. However, the article notes that in practice, some locations may not fully adhere to these standards despite displaying signs indicating they serve student meals.
Slovenian returns from Spain and criticizes Zagreb: "It acts like a city in Eastern Europe"
A Slovenian traveler who recently returned from Spain expressed criticism of Zagreb upon arrival at its main airport, describing it as looking like a city in Eastern Europe. He noted the disrepair of the train station, mentioning pigeons, litter, and unattractive interior. While acknowledging he hadn’t thoroughly explored the city and didn’t intend to generalize, he emphasized his strong first impression. The traveler also shared an incident where a bus driver allowed him to ride for free due to lack of change, raising questions about enforcement of public transportation rules. His post sparked online discussion, with some locals admitting that older parts of the city are deteriorating, while others, including fellow Slovenians, related similar experiences in Ljubljana.
A copy of the Slovenian Constitution for primary and first-year pupils on the first day of school
On the first day of the school year, students starting their education at elementary schools and first-year secondary school students in Slovenia received copies of the Slovenian Constitution. First-graders also received a Slovenian flag. This initiative by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth aims to introduce young people to constitutional values, civic responsibility, active citizenship, and participation in democratic society. The Ministry of Defense provided the flags as symbols of Slovenian statehood, independence, and national identity. According to the ministry, this gesture sends a clear message to young people: knowledge, freedom, responsibility, and community belonging form the foundation of their future. The initiative was communicated to all primary and secondary school administrations through a circular, ensuring proper implementation.
Good to know From Monday, August 24, 2026, from 4:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 25, 2026, until 6:00 a.m. the complete closure of the regional road to Vršič
The Slovenian Infrastructure Directorate has announced a complete closure of the Vršič pass road from Monday, August 24, 2026, at 4 AM until Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6 AM for asphalt work on sections of national roads R1-206. The affected areas include parts of the Ruska Cesta (Erika–Vršič) and the Vršič–Trenta route. During this time, traffic will be rerouted via Italy through the Predel and Rateče border crossings. Access to the Erijavčeva Koča will remain available from Kranjska Gora, but parking at the Vršič pass area will be prohibited during the closure. Drivers will be informed of the closure through existing ZAPRT/ODPRT tables, variable message signs, and traffic signals.
The NSN team has withdrawn from the race in Portugal after the death of a cyclist.
A tragic accident occurred during the Portuguese stage of a cycling race involving Finlay Tarling, the younger brother of cyclist Josh Tarling who rides for Ineos. According to reports from Portuguese media, Finlay was involved in a severe collision with a vehicle not part of the race caravan, which was traveling against the direction of the course. Following this incident, the NSN team announced they would withdraw from the remaining stages of the Portuguese race in honor of Finlay. The team stated they would continue competing in the Czech Republic and Norway with the full support of Finlay’s parents, carrying his memory forward. Organizers confirmed that the eighth stage, approximately 20 kilometers from completion, was interrupted, and the ceremonial awarding ceremony at the end was canceled out of respect and mourning. They also noted that the race would continue over the weekend but without celebrations after each stage. The Portuguese National Guard confirmed the collision took place in the final part of the main route, though exact circumstances remain under investigation.
81. Race of Spain Pogacar by nine hundredths of a second opening stage; Roglič by 22 seconds
Tadej Pogačar won the opening time trial of the 81st Tour of Spain (Vuelta 2026), finishing just nine hundredths of a second ahead of British cyclist Ethan Hayter. Slovenian cyclist Primož Roglič finished 22 seconds behind Pogačar, securing 24th place in the stage. This year’s edition features a record number of Slovenian cyclists, with seven riders starting the race, including Pogačar, Roglič, Matevž Govekar, Jakob Omrzel, Roman Jermakov, Gal Glivar, and Domen Novak. The second stage, scheduled for August 23, will be the longest and most challenging, stretching 214.3 kilometers from Monaco to Manosque with over 3,300 meters of elevation gain.
Maribor conductor Simon Krecic receives the prestigious Judit award
Simon Krečič, artistic director of the Maribor Opera, has been awarded the prestigious Judita Award for the best musical achievement at the 72nd edition of the Split Summer Festival. The award was given by the jury for his direction of Giuseppe Verdi's opera 'Don Carlo' at the Croatian National Theatre in Split. The production took place on July 14th and 16th at the Split Peristil, where the jury highlighted the technical demands of performing such a monumental opera in the ancient amphitheater setting. They praised Krečič's technical preparation, interpretive mastery, and charisma in unifying the large performance ensemble under acoustically challenging conditions. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in both dramatic and musical programs at the Split Summer Festival. Due to a major fire in the areas of Omis and Lokve Rogoznica, the closing ceremony and award presentations originally scheduled for August 14th were canceled. Instead, the awards for Simon Krečič and Marjan Nejašmić Banić will be presented at the beginning of the new theater season.
In the absence of any other comments, the Commission confirmed its conclusions set out in recitals (64) to (68) of the provisional Regulation.
The Slovenian Consumer Union (ZPS) has expressed concern over the unexpected suspension of subsidies for purchasing electric vehicles, which has created uncertainty for consumers who had planned their purchases under the previous system. The organization highlights that many households view car purchase as one of their largest financial decisions, requiring careful planning based on costs, incentives, and usage. With the sudden change in subsidy availability, consumers who committed to buying electric vehicles before the summer are now facing potential financial strain, especially those whose cars were still in delivery due to supply chain delays. ZPS urges the ministry to clarify whether subsidies will continue, when new calls for applications will be issued, and what the funding levels and incentive amounts will be. They emphasize that long-term planning is essential for such significant changes, particularly in transitioning the transportation sector, and that policies should not be based on short-term availability of funds. Additionally, they support increased investment in quality public transportation, while acknowledging that private vehicle ownership remains necessary in sp
Average salary for June: EUR 2 751,37 gross and EUR 1 723,31 net
In June 2026, Slovenia reported an average gross salary of €2,751.37, representing a 2.6% nominal increase and 1.8% real increase compared to May. The average net salary was €1,723.31, showing similar growth rates. Year-on-year, the average monthly gross salary for the first half of 2026 increased by 7.2% nominally and 4.1% in real terms compared to the same period in 2025. Both private and public sectors saw wage increases, with the public sector experiencing a stronger rise of 4.8% due to the third installment of agreed-upon wage adjustments for public employees under the renewed public sector pay system effective January 1, 2025. The highest average salaries were recorded in energy and utility services, while the lowest were in accommodation and food services. The structure of average gross wages showed that the base salary accounted for 64.4%, followed by employer burden allowances (17.0%), bonuses (12.8%), performance-based pay (5.6%), and profit-sharing (0.3%). Over 20% of employed individuals earned less than 1.2 times the minimum wage.
OHIM carried out an emergency control on the origin labelling of pigmeat in the supply chain
The Slovenian Food Safety Authority (UVHVVR) conducted an extraordinary inspection of the labeling of pork meat origin in a retail chain, which had been marketed as 'Slovenian pig meat' during an April 2026 promotional campaign. The inspection revealed no irregularities in the inspected products sold at the retail locations but identified individual errors at three suppliers involved in cutting the meat, primarily related to traceability, use of the 'Selected Quality – Slovenia' label, and consistency of meat quantities per batch. The inspection aimed to verify the accuracy, clarity, and documented basis of meat origin information provided to consumers, along with the reliability of traceability within the supply chain. While the retail products were compliant, issues were found at the supplier level, including potential misclassification of batches, inadequate record-keeping, and improper use of quality labels, which could affect consumer trust in origin claims. One supplier was issued a corrective decision due to violations, and ongoing disciplinary proceedings are underway.
Slovenia in Europe by average internet speed
Slovenia's average internet speeds place it above many European neighbors but below leading countries like France and Iceland. Fixed broadband internet in Slovenia averages between 118 and 140 Mbps, which is higher than most neighboring countries. Mobile internet speeds in Slovenia reach around 139 Mbps on average, placing it among Europe’s more advanced markets, though coverage is weaker in mountainous areas, deep Alpine valleys, remote hill regions, and sparsely populated areas where building infrastructure is economically unfeasible. The article highlights the practical implications of different speed ranges, such as streaming 4K content, online gaming, and professional work from home.
The start of school also brings subsidised tickets: check prices and news
As the new school year begins in Slovenia, subsidized student tickets for trains and buses are now available for purchase. Students can apply for these subsidies starting today, with applications for student passes opening on September 21st. The monthly ticket covering unlimited intercity travel costs €25, while the annual version is €200. Additional options include tickets for 10 rides per month and special discounted tickets for registered athletes. Localities such as Kranj, Koper, Novo mesto, Murska Sobota, Krško, and Celje offer free tickets for students. Tickets can be purchased online through eUprava or at local service centers by presenting personal documents. According to the Public Transport Management Company (DUJPP), bus schedules have been adjusted to align with school timetables, and 47 municipalities have already integrated into the system. With the start of the school year, temporary platforms at Ljubljana railway station will be removed, and all trains will resume operating from the main station. Temporary disruptions and operational challenges may occur at the Ljubljana bus station due to construction work and traffic congestion. DUJPP urges passengers to exercise忍