SloveniaOwnership & classification
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 3
84/100
Factual
76/100
Objective
6
Articles
6
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
Suspect who held a child in Kamnik, in custody
A 42-year-old man was detained in Kamnik after allegedly threatening and holding a child hostage in his home with a sharp object. The child was unharmed, but the man injured himself with a knife before being taken to medical treatment. Police located him on the attic of his house, where he held a knife and kept the child close. Initially, he was detained due to previous violent offenses related to his family, but this was later lifted due to his health condition. On Wednesday, police brought him before a judicial officer, who ordered his detention. According to the newspaper Večer, the man had agreed to return his seven-year-old son to his ex-partner or her sister in Trebnje in the evening, but failed to do so. He reportedly told the woman via SMS to pick up the child personally in Godič, where he lived. When she did not comply, she informed the police and court, as the man had a valid restraining order at the time. Police intervened around 4 AM on Friday, finding him on the attic with a knife and the child nearby. He allegedly threatened to kill the child if the officers did not retreat, prompting police to use an electric stun device. After the device’s effect wore off, the man刀割
(HEALTH) Extreme heat can increase physical pain
An analysis of data from a national Gallup survey in the US reveals that rising temperatures correlate with increased reports of general physical pain. The study found that days with extreme heat, particularly reaching 32°C, saw a significant rise in pain complaints, especially among middle-aged individuals and those from lower-income backgrounds. Scientists identified both direct and indirect factors contributing to heightened pain during hot weather, including dehydration, inflammation, and stress-related issues. The report highlights a cyclical relationship between poor sleep due to heat and increased pain, which can negatively impact overall well-being and daily functioning. It also notes potential economic costs, estimating annual losses of around $2 billion in the US due to higher pain levels, with projections suggesting these costs could exceed $9 billion by 2050 if global warming continues unchecked. The article concludes by warning that similar challenges could emerge elsewhere as heatwaves become more frequent.
Trump rejected Iran's plan Tehran must answer for all its victims!
The article discusses President Donald Trump's rejection of extensive Iranian demands regarding the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to Breitbart, Iran requested compensation for war damages, which Trump countered by stating the U.S. would now also demand compensation from Iran for future negotiations. Trump claimed he saw 'interesting ideas' in Iran's proposal and decided to ask for compensation for all victims of mines and attacks attributed to General Soleimani. He also mentioned families affected by the USS Cole bombing and those killed by the Iranian regime, including hundreds of thousands of protesters over the past 50 years. Additionally, he expanded his demands to include the entire Middle East, asking Iran to compensate nations in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza. The Iranian authorities presented six conditions for the Strait's reopening, adding another obstacle to ongoing negotiations. A high-ranking Iranian military advisor stated that the Strait would remain closed until the U.S. 'corrects its behavior,' including ending maritime blockades, lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, withdrawing forces, compensating for wartime damage, and ceasing '
Netanyahu on US plan: "As long as I am the Prime Minister, there will be no Palestinian state"
Na začetku današnje seje izraelske vlade je izraelski premier Benjamin Netanjahu dejal, da zavrača dokument v 15 točkah, ki so ga konec julija predstavile ZDA, in da ne bo izvedel nobenega umika s palestinskega ozemlja, dokler Hamas ne bo resnično razorožen. Netanjahu je dodal, da bo 'dokler bom jaz predsednik vlade, palestinske države ne bo'. Predhodno je izraelska vlada že minuli teden sporočila, da ne sprejema načrta za Gazo, čeprav je prejela zagotovilo, da bo umik izraelske vojske s palestinskega ozemlja šele po popolni razorožitvi Hamasa. Netanjahu se je minuli ponedeljek sestal z Odborom za mir ameriškega predsednika Donalda Trumpa, kjer je prejel zagotovilo, da bo izraelska vojska s trenutnih položajev v Gazi morala umaknila šele po razorožitvi Hamasa, kar je Trump označil za naslednjo fazo mirovnega dogovora med Izraelom in islamističnimi gibanji.
The Vibe Factor World Music Festival has come to a close
The article reports on a music festival where the trio Vibe Factor performed. Cuban pianist Omar Sosa reunited with German trumpeter Joachim Kraus and Uruguayan drummer Diego Piñero, blending jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, electronic elements, and unique harmonies. The performance was described as an improvisational journey that captivated the audience with virtuosic musicianship. The atmosphere during the concert was vibrant, with natural sounds enhancing the experience. Sosa noted that the trio's performances are unpredictable and influenced by the atmosphere and audience. The article also mentions a subsequent concert by local group Terra Folk at a different venue, with future plans for more performances.
Every day we encounter syphilis, chlamydia or gonorrhea
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Slovenia has been increasing in recent years, particularly cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Many infections go undetected because they often show no symptoms. Doctors at dermatovenereology clinics in Ljubljana and Maribor report seeing patients daily with these conditions. The rise is attributed to decreased condom use, increased numbers of sexual partners, dating apps, social media, and greater mobility. Post-pandemic behavior changes, such as more frequent sexual activity and casual relationships, have contributed to the spread. Additionally, some modern behavioral patterns, like the use of psychoactive substances during 'chemsex,' may lower judgment and increase risky sexual behaviors. Doctors note that many STIs remain asymptomatic, leading individuals to underestimate the risk. They also highlight changing attitudes toward HIV, which is now treatable but has led to reduced caution among younger people.