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Founded: 1947
Ownership
Primorske novice is a regional daily for Slovenia's coastal/Primorska region, published by Primorske novice, casopisno-zaloznistka druzba, d.o.o., Koper; the title traces to 1947 (Nova Gorica fortnightly) with the merged Primorske novice emerging in later decades. A long-standing employee/retiree shareholding holds a large minority. In May 2021 a majority stake (about 52.45%) was sold by Splosna plovba to companies (Svet24, Salomon and Curator Nova) indirectly controlled by media businessman Martin Odlazek, bringing the paper into his Media24 group (Svet24, Slovenske/regional press, Radio Aktual, TV Veseljak, etc.).
Funding
Financed mainly by print subscriptions and newsstand sales (circulation in the low-to-mid teens of thousands), website/app revenue, and advertising, including some state/public advertising; it is a commercially run paper, not state- or party-budget funded.
Affiliation & stance
Primorske novice is privately/commercially owned and now majority-controlled by businessman Martin Odlazek's Media24 group, with a residual employee shareholding; it has no formal party or state ownership, which makes it INDEPENDENT. Editorially it is a mainstream regional daily with a center to center-left lean reflecting its coastal readership rather than any party directive.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Lean Progressive
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 266
80/100
Factual
76/100
Objective
452
Articles
452
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
Strong winds have reignited the fire on Long Island.
A strong wind has reignited a fire on Dubrovnik Island today around noon, forcing firefighters to re-enter the area after having previously contained it earlier in the day. The situation remains challenging due to difficult weather conditions, with over 100 firefighters currently on-site. Firefighters have reported that the fire is now burning at the top of a hill and is being exacerbated by the powerful winds. Meanwhile, a fire originating from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Dinar region has spread onto Croatian territory, requiring collaboration between 37 firefighters and 26 members of the Croatian military. This marks the first instance this year where military personnel have been involved in firefighting efforts in Croatia. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has mentioned that police are investigating whether some fires might have been deliberately set, noting that several fires broke out in the evening when aerial firefighting is not possible, further complicating containment efforts. Other fires were reported in Pelošac and Trogir, where firefighters successfully brought them under control with the aid of air and ground forces. Two smaller fires also broke out in the Zagreb-
The Fotopub Affair: The site became an advertiser for online casinos
The website fotopub.com has been transformed into an advertisement page for online casinos, raising concerns about legality. According to reports by Siol, these online casinos operate without the necessary licenses for gambling in Slovenia, prompting attention from financial authorities. The current management of the site remains unknown, and former general director Dušan Josip Smodej did not respond to inquiries about the new content. WHOIS data indicates the site was last updated on June 12 this year, with ownership information hidden. The registration address appears to be a virtual location in Reykjavik, Iceland, commonly used for domain registrations. The website update seems incomplete, with links still pointing to content related to the former cultural association. Smodej is still listed as the general director of Fotopub. This incident follows a broader scandal involving Fotopub that erupted in August 2022, leading to Smodej dissolving the organization and leaving the country. The case initially involved political discussions linked to Levica and later connections to Mitja Čandra, director of publishing house Beletrina and member of the Connecting Platform led by Anže Logar
Serious traffic accident on the highway to Beljak: a person trapped in the vehicle, three children also injured
A severe traffic accident occurred on the A11 Karavanke motorway towards Bled around 6:00 AM, shortly after the Rosegg rest area. Firefighters from the main fire station in Bled, along with volunteer fire units from Dolintschach and St. Jakob, were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they found a heavily damaged vehicle where one person was still trapped. The driver had already extinguished the initial fire using a manual fire extinguisher before passing by. Rescue teams used hydraulic rescue tools and a rescue board to extricate the injured individual. Two adults and three children were injured in the crash. Medical assistance was provided by emergency helicopter C11 doctors, Red Cross rescuers from Bled, and fire department paramedics. All injured individuals were transported to hospitals in Bled and Celovec with unspecified injuries. The site was secured, fire safety measures were established, and the road was cleared. The damaged vehicle was removed by a private towing company. The operation lasted approximately one hour, involving 15 firefighters with four vehicles, plus police officers from the highway police, ASFINAG, and other rescue personnel.
The acting police director requested a report on the accident of President Pirc Musar.
The Vice Director General of the Police, Danijel Lorbek, has requested a report from the police authority in Koper regarding the traffic accident involving President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar. The incident occurred in the Kastelec tunnel on Friday afternoon while the president was traveling back from Croatia after a vacation. She was in her official car with her bodyguard, security officer, and two companions. According to the Office of the President, they departed on time and had planned for additional travel time. It was confirmed that the president did not wear a seatbelt during the accident, resulting in a fracture of the ulnar part of her wrist. The police investigation is ongoing, and the Police Union of Slovenia has also requested a non-partisan and professional investigation into the circumstances. No conversation between the police and the president has taken place yet, nor has she received the expected fine for not wearing a seatbelt. The president shared a discharge note from the hospital stating that the collision was from behind and that she hit her right arm. She also expressed gratitude for the support messages received from foreign politicians, including Prime M
A Slovenian woman in heaven: Years of hard work paid off in gold!
Slovenian athlete Živa Remic has become a world champion in the 800-meter race for athletes under 20 years old, achieving this title at the World Championships held in Eugene. This marks a historic moment for Slovenian athletics, making her only the third Slovenian athlete ever to win a gold medal at the World Championships in this age category, following Gregor Cankar and Tom Teršek. Prior to this achievement, Remic had already won the European Championship in the same event earlier this year, securing Slovenia’s first-ever gold medal in such competitions. She described the journey to victory as demanding, emphasizing the years of hard work, pressure, and dedication required to reach this level of success. In addition to her individual achievements, she contributed to Slovenia’s national relay team, helping them set a new record in the women’s 4x400 meters mixed relay.
The juice has dried up in some places, and Vipava has disappeared.
In the night of Saturday, heavy rainfall occurred in the northwest of Slovenia, slightly raising the water level of the Soča River, which had reached unusually low levels. At Loknik, where much of the river’s flow is redirected into the Agro Gradisce channel, critical for agriculture in the areas around Gorica, Gradišče, and Krmina, parts of the river dried up completely. As less water is diverted into the canal, sections downstream of Sovodnjah, just across the Slovenian border, revealed exposed stones and branches. This has led to the reappearance of dry land at the confluence with the Vipava River since 2022, according to Primorski dnevnik. Italian portal Ilgorigiàno reports that due to drought conditions on the left bank, water withdrawal from the canal will be suspended from tonight until Monday, and hydroelectric plants on the Dottori Canal will be halted to preserve essential water volumes for aquatic life. The Ribiška družina Renče has temporarily banned recreational fishing on Vipava 3 and Vipava 4 rivers to protect fish habitats, citing extreme weather conditions, very low Vipava flows, high water temperatures, and reduced oxygen content. No significant rain is expected in
Judge orders detention for 42-year-old father who held a child in Kamnik
A 42-year-old man was placed under judicial custody after allegedly detaining his child in Kamnik. The incident occurred during a multi-hour police intervention that began late Thursday and ended early Friday morning. According to reports, the man used a sharp object to threaten and restrain the child, though the child was not injured. The man, however, sustained self-inflicted injuries and required medical treatment. He has a history of violent offenses related to family matters. Police initially detained him but later released him due to his health condition. However, he was later brought before a court, where judicial detention was ordered. According to the newspaper Večer, the man had agreed to return his seven-year-old son to his former partner or her sister in Trebnje in the evening, but failed to do so. Instead, he reportedly instructed the mother via SMS to pick up the child in Godič, which she did not do. She informed the police and court about the unfulfilled agreement, as the man had a valid restraining order at the time. On Friday morning, police located the suspect on the attic of his house holding a knife and tightly holding the child. When confronted by the special警察
The vice-president of the United Freedom Party proposes to punish the insulting Jean Mahnitch.
On August 14, 2026, Žan Mahnič made two consecutive public posts on the social media platform X, where he referred to constitutional judges as 'bedakes' and 'radical leftists,' and described the Constitutional Court as a 'political extension of radical leftism' and a 'Marxist circle.' He also suggested considering whether to take into account the court’s decisions and proposed moving the court’s headquarters from Ljubljana to Lendava as a form of mockery. The Freedom Party argues that such behavior constitutes repeated, deliberate discrediting of constitutional judges and the Constitutional Court. They emphasize that while political debate is part of democracy, personal insults and labeling others as 'bedakes', especially against members of independent institutions, are unacceptable and represent undue political pressure. The party criticizes Mahnič for hiding behind social media to avoid sanctions, arguing that ethical codes apply not just during parliamentary sessions but also in public discourse. Nataša Avšič Bogovič warns that such actions undermine public trust in the judiciary and the rule of law.
Slovenian Firefighters Help in Italy and Croatia
Slovenski gasilci so pomagali v Italiji in na Hrvaškem pri potiskanju požarov. V Italiji so pomagali tri letala air tractor, medtem ko so trije domžalski gasilci pomagali pri požaru na otoku Brač na Hrvaškem. Na Hrvaškem je bil požar v kraju Lokva Rogoznica ob Jadranski magistrali, kjer so slovenski strokovnjaki spremljali razmere. Slovenija je aktivirala protokol o čezmejnem sodelovanju in poslala ekipo novogoriških gasilcev. Požari so bili zelo intenzivni, z visoko temperaturo in hitrim razširjem, kar je predstavljalo ogromno izziv. Gasilci so prednostno reševali živeča bitja in stavbe, medtem ko so nekatera hiša ostala zgorela zaradi zaraščenosti. Na otoku Braču so štirje gasilci iz Domžal pomagali pri gašenju.
Uefe's demands are not met, Gianni Infantino is cornered
The European Football Union (UEFA) has confirmed that the possibility of a European boycott of World Cup tournaments and other competitions under the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) still exists after FIFA reiterated its support for its president Gianni Infantino and stated he would continue his work. Infantino has been under significant pressure since July 28, when plans were revealed to sell shares of the World Cup to private investors. UEFA immediately rejected this proposal, followed by Asian and North, Central American, and Caribbean football associations. With the unanimous support of all 55 of its member associations, UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA events until the sale plan was completely abandoned. Although Infantino later announced that he would withdraw the proposal due to opposition, UEFA emphasized that this does not change anything, stating that the conditions for non-participation in FIFA events, such as retracting the sale proposals and ensuring no further attempts to undermine the game, are not met. UEFA also expressed concerns that private investors could influence sports competition and lead to more frequent tournaments. The British *Guard*
Ludvik Toplak, Rector of the Alma Mater Europaea, elected to the Board of the World Academy
The World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) has elected Prof. Dr. Ludvik Toplak, rector of Alma Mater Europaea, as a member of its governing board (Trustee). This appointment signifies international recognition of his long-term academic, professional, and institutional contributions, further strengthening the collaboration between Alma Mater Europaea and WAAS. WAAS is an esteemed international organization comprising leading scientists, artists, academics, and experts across various fields. Its mission is based on the belief that knowledge must serve humanity and contribute to solving major global challenges, particularly peace and security, sustainable development, future education, human rights, and social and technological changes. The election highlights Toplak's extensive academic experience and broad perspectives, continuing his long-standing international work and efforts to connect academic spaces, education, and dialogue among institutions and countries. Alma Mater Europaea and WAAS have had years of substantive and institutional cooperation, including participation in international academic and scientific initiatives such as the traditional international scientific confer
More than 500 Scouts gathered in the Aydovščina Valley
More than 500 scouts gathered in Dolenji pri Ajdovščini for the closing event of the 6th Slovenian Scout Jamboree, organized by the Slovenian Scout Organization (SZSO). This year marks the 50th anniversary of the organization’s formation, which was created through the unification of four scouting groups from the Gorica and Trieste regions in 1971. The event brought together scouts from various generations and included participants from Austria’s Carinthia region and related organizations such as Italian and Slovenian Catholic Scout associations. The three-day event took place in the Vipava Valley, with younger scouts camping at Lovka Lodge near Gojače and older scouts in Dolenji. Activities focused on Slovenian folklore and emphasized scouting values like cooperation, responsibility, and respect for nature. The final part of the camp involved a hiking trip for scouts aged 16 to 22, who will travel from Dolenji to Trieste, arriving on August 14.
Lionel Messi's father has died
Jorge Messi, father of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and Argentine international Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after a long illness in a hospital in Rosario. He was a pivotal figure in his son's career, serving as his first coach in Argentina, his sole companion during difficult early days in Barcelona, and later acting as his representative negotiating contracts on his behalf. One of the most famous agreements he negotiated was the iconic contract with Barcelona in 2000, which allowed Lionel Messi to join the club at age 13, with Barcelona committing to pay for his growth hormone therapy, which Argentine clubs could not provide. Lionel Messi went on to become one of Barcelona's most celebrated players, scoring 672 goals in 778 matches before leaving the club in 2021. Jorge Messi was also someone Lionel relied on to evaluate his performances after every game, describing him as extremely critical but helpful. During the recent World Cup, Messi's emotional reaction after scoring against Algeria was attributed to 'something unrelated to football' and 'some tough days,' likely referring to his father's health struggles. The Messi family confirmed that Jorge was undergoing治疗,但