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Founded: 2014
Ownership
Pod črto is published by the non-profit institute 'Pod črto, zavod za ustvarjanje kakovostnega novinarstva', based in Ljubljana. It is not owned by any company, party or media group; the institute was founded and is directed by journalist/editor-in-chief Taja Topolovec. It is registered in the Slovenian Ministry of Culture media register and operates as an independent investigative-journalism outlet.
Funding
It is reader- and donor-funded: the site is free with no paywall, and relies on individual reader donations plus grants from foundations and organisations that support investigative journalism (it is part of cross-border networks such as OCCRP). It does not depend on a single owner or commercial advertising model.
Affiliation & stance
Pod črto has no party, state or corporate owner and explicitly positions itself as independent investigative and data journalism (its reporting has scrutinised across the political spectrum). Because it is privately/non-profit owned with no party or state control and is sustained by readers and foundations, it is correctly classed INDEPENDENT.
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Work report for January and February 2026: We promised a lot of new content, here it is
The article from Pod črto provides an overview of their activities in January and February 2026, highlighting new content published during this period. They mention the release of six new investigative articles, five new podcast episodes, and multimedia content across their social media platforms. The focus includes topics such as healthcare, culture, media, housing issues, and violent crime. The article also emphasizes their ongoing efforts to gather data on rental availability in Slovenia, particularly in Ljubljana, and highlights findings from surveys conducted among tenants. It notes challenges such as financial vulnerability, housing insecurity, and discrepancies between agreed-upon rent and actual payments. The piece encourages continued support through donations.
Analysis of police data on violent crime: Most crimes against life and body are committed on Saturdays
The article by Pod črto analyzes police data on violent crimes in Slovenia between 2014 and 2025, focusing on offenses against life and the body. It notes a decline in such crimes during the pandemic but a subsequent increase. The data includes all cases concluded with police reports or convictions, with 18,537 incidents recorded up to November 2025. However, the data for 2025 is incomplete due to the timing of case closures. The report highlights trends over time but cautions against drawing conclusions solely from partial data.
Episode 52 The verification procedure for an occupational disease is demanding for a worker without a professional background
The 52nd episode of the 'Pod črto' podcast discusses the process of preparing an application under the new 2023 regulations regarding occupational diseases in Slovenia. It highlights the most commonly verified occupational diseases and which professions have seen the highest recognition rates. The episode features interviews with medical experts specializing in work-related health issues, including Dr. Lara Avsec, Dr. Dani Mirnik, Lučka Böhm, Dr. Tomaž Lunder, and Andrej Zorko, president of the Slovenian Health and Safety Council (ZSSS). The episode was recorded in September and October 2025.
Episode 51 Despite high expectations for the new regulation, few occupational diseases were recognized
The article discusses an episode of the podcast 'Pod črto' that analyzes the impact of Slovenia's new regulations on occupational diseases from 2023. Three years after the regulation was introduced, the episode evaluates whether the situation for workers suffering from occupational illnesses has improved. The episode features Dr. Metoda Dodič Fikfak, a specialist in occupational medicine, who explains the verification process for occupational diseases at the Clinical Institute for Medicine of Work, Traffic, and Sport (KIMDPŠ). The podcast highlights discrepancies between expected and actual numbers of occupational diseases reported, suggesting potential issues with implementation or data collection.
Episode 50 New theme on the future of journalism: Looking back, looking forward
The podcast 'Pod črto' has launched a new thematic series focusing on the future of journalism and media, starting with an episode that looks back at the impact of digital technologies on journalism and media. The first episode features Dr. Igor Vobič, an expert in digital media and professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, discussing historical developments and their implications for the future. The episode was produced by Taja Topolovec, with contributions from various team members including sound editing, visual design, and animation. The content is supported by donations from listeners.
Occupational diseases: The worker is responsible for preparing the application
The article discusses the new regulations regarding occupational diseases in Slovenia, specifically focusing on the responsibilities of workers in identifying and reporting potential occupational illnesses. It highlights concerns raised by medical specialists and advisors about the shift in responsibility from employers and professionals to workers themselves. The new regulation, effective since 2023, requires workers to submit an application for assessment of an occupational disease, which must be done through an interdisciplinary group of experts at the Clinical Institute for Medicine of Work, Traffic, and Sport (KIMDPŠ). Critics argue that the regulation places too much burden on workers, who may lack the necessary expertise or support to properly document their cases. Experts like Dani Mirnik and Lara Avsec emphasize the challenges workers face in navigating this process, while Lučka Böhm points out that the regulation fails to provide adequate guidance or support for workers.
Housing issues: Is the market for rental housing in Slovenia more affordable?
The article discusses the housing rental situation in Slovenia, highlighting concerns among tenants regarding rising rents, uncertainty in availability, and the stress of potential relocation. It includes quotes from survey respondents who express anxiety over financial vulnerability and the difficulty of finding affordable housing, particularly in Ljubljana. The analysis covers data on advertised rental prices across different municipalities, noting significant differences between cities like Ljubljana, Maribor, and Kranj. It also provides methodological details about the dataset used, including the exclusion of short-term rentals and specific property types.
Analysis of tenant and tenant data: What concerns you most about your current housing situation?
The article presents findings from an anonymous survey conducted between March and June 2025, collecting 756 responses from tenants and landlords regarding their concerns about current housing situations. The main issues highlighted include financial vulnerability, housing insecurity, subordination to landlords' decisions, and dissatisfaction with housing policies. Over two-thirds of respondents expressed worries about financial instability and uncertainty in their living conditions, citing high rent prices, unexpected increases, and insufficient income to cover basic needs. Many mentioned the lack of long-term security, short-term rental agreements, and difficulties in finding new housing. A significant portion also noted the hierarchical relationship with landlords, where tenants feel powerless over housing decisions and face privacy violations. Additionally, respondents criticized the inefficiency of housing policies, pointing out the absence of legal limits on rent growth and limited access to non-profit housing. Only 2% of respondents reported having no concerns.
Occupational diseases: Only 13 occupational diseases recognised under the new rules in 2023 and 2024
The article discusses the low number of officially recognized occupational diseases in Slovenia compared to expert estimates. According to specialists, Slovenia should recognize between 800 and 1000 occupational diseases annually, but only around 13 were officially diagnosed in 2023 and 2024. This discrepancy has significant implications for workers' rights, as those whose occupational illnesses are not officially recognized lose access to additional benefits under health, disability, and pension insurance schemes. The issue has been unresolved for over a decade, with new regulations finally introduced in 2023. Experts from France and Germany suggest similar numbers in countries with well-established systems, highlighting Slovenia’s lag in this area.
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