SloveniaOwnership & classification
Founded: 1928
Ownership
RTV Slovenija is Slovenia's public service broadcaster, a non-profit public institution established and owned by the Republic of Slovenia and governed by the Radiotelevizija Slovenija Act (ZRTVS-1). It is not privately or commercially owned; its supervisory and management bodies are appointed under a statutory framework with parliamentary and civil-society input. MMC is its online news service (rtvslo.si). Radio broadcasting in Slovenia dates to 1928 and television to 1958, with the current public institution consolidated under the 2005 Act.
Funding
Funded primarily through a mandatory monthly licence-style contribution paid by households and certain legal entities (raised in 2025 from EUR 12.75 to EUR 14.02 per month after 12 years frozen), which provides roughly 70-80% of revenue, supplemented by commercial advertising (around 13%).
Affiliation & stance
It is independent of any party by law and tasked with impartial public-service journalism, which is why it is correctly classified STATE: it is a state-established public broadcaster financed by a public contribution rather than a commercial company. In practice it has faced recurring political pressure over its governance and editorial line, notably the disputed 2022 law changes to its management structure, but it remains a public institution rather than a party- or government-controlled outlet.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 574
84/100
Factual
78/100
Objective
1117
Articles
1117
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
Zoran Janković: Parking fees are also a way to reduce the number of cars
Ljubljanski župan Zoran Janković je poudaril, da večja ponudba nepremičnin bo vodila k znižanju njihovih cen. V svojem izjavu je opozoril, da je ena od glavnih težav Ljubljane naraščajoče število avtomobilov, zaradi česar občina poskuša 'krotiti' promet z uvedbo parkirišč P + R in parkirnin, ki niso najnižje. Janković je poudaril pomembnost teh ukrepov za regulacijo prometa v mestu.
There's too much waste.
The article discusses concerns raised by labor unions and employers regarding proposed budget changes in Slovenia's public sector. The government has introduced new budgets for the next two years, which include potential cuts to public sector wages and rights. Labor union representative Martina Vuk criticizes the lack of transparency, noting that the economic and social council was not consulted before the budgets were finalized. She warns that these changes could lead to reduced rights and lower wages for public sector workers. Employer representative Miro Smrekar acknowledges the need for fiscal responsibility but expresses concern over the high level of expenditures, emphasizing the importance of efficient spending rather than just focusing on revenue collection.
The French finally beat the Belgians with the incredible Olis.
The article reports on a football match between France and Belgium in the Nations League, which France won 4-1. Belgium led 1-0 at halftime but were overtaken by French reserves, including Michael Olise, who scored two goals and provided an assist. The article highlights Olise's performance and mentions other contributors like Doué and Cherki. It also covers other matches in the same tournament, such as Italy defeating Turkey 3-1 and Bosnia-Herzegovina beating Poland 1-0. The focus is on the results and player performances rather than any political commentary.
Reform of schools and kindergartens: private kindergartens would also gradually become free
The article discusses proposed reforms to Slovenia's education system, including making all kindergartens, both public and private, gradually tuition-free. The Association of Kindergarten Directors emphasized the need for their inclusion in the early stages of planning the reform, citing their expertise in child development, organization, and practical experience. They argue that their input is crucial for shaping effective solutions and ensuring high-quality preschool care. According to the Ministry of Education, the reform would integrate kindergarten programs into the eight-year compulsory schooling system, requiring changes to laws, regulations, and infrastructure. The goal is to increase access to quality childcare while maintaining standards.
Face coverings are a rare occurrence in this country.
The Islamic community in Slovenia has responded to President of NSi Jernej Vrtovic's remarks about potentially banning burkas and niqabs in schools, public institutions, and public spaces. They stated that face-covering clothing is extremely rare in Slovenia and mostly observed among visitors from abroad. The community emphasized that there is no data indicating students wearing such garments in Slovenian schools. They clarified that the hijab leaves the face visible, while the burka and niqab cover part or all of the face, and noted that covering the face is not a general religious obligation within their community. They expressed concern that equating these forms of dress could create a perception of opposition to women who wear the hijab, undermining openness and multiculturalism in Slovenia. They called on politicians to base their statements on facts and avoid spreading unfounded fear. Some political figures, including Zoran Stevanović, commented that the issue is not significant due to the low presence of such attire in schools.
Some 60 MEPs targeted by pornographic deepfakes
Approximately 60 members of the European Parliament, mostly women, were targeted by pornographic websites that publish fabricated and manipulated videos. This was reported by President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola during the opening of the parliamentary session in Strasbourg. She strongly condemned the incident and called on member states to take action. Metsola emphasized that such acts constitute a form of attack on elected female politicians performing their duties. She urged member states to prepare for the implementation of EU legislation that would ban apps enabling the creation of false explicit content using artificial intelligence starting December 2nd. Earlier this week, around 120 MEPs, prompted by the Green political group, had also called on the European Commission after a Berlin-based think tank, Agora Digitale Transformation, found videos of 147 national parliamentarians and MEPs across Europe, including 138 women, on these sites. The think tank later identified another 50 videos of MEPs, with 46 being women, indicating that one out of six female MEPs were targeted. Lena Schilling, an Austrian Greens MEP, stated that such harassment is nothing new but a
Slovenia miss opportunity to upset Switzerland in UEFA Nations League
In a UEFA Nations League match in Lucerne, Slovenia narrowly lost 2:1 to Switzerland, marking their first defeat in this cycle. Slovenia opened the scoring early with a goal from Žan Vipotnik, surprising the home crowd and ending Switzerland's unbeaten streak in the tournament. However, Slovenia conceded an equalizer due to a defensive error by goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who failed to clear a corner kick. Switzerland eventually took the lead in the 38th minute with a goal from Dan Ndoye. Despite several chances, including a strong free-kick attempt by Erik Janža and a late effort by Žan Celar, Slovenia could not equalize. The loss leaves Slovenia with a mixed record in Group B1 of League B, having previously beaten North Macedonia and drawn with Scotland. Coach Boštjan Cesar acknowledged the team's tactical discipline and resilience despite the defeat.
On October 11th, you will not be able to vote at the polling station?
As the referendum on October 11 approaches, the deadline for voters who cannot attend their local polling station due to unforeseen circumstances is approaching. Voters whose freedom was unexpectedly restricted, those admitted to hospitals, or placed under institutional care by social welfare agencies can still vote by mail. Additionally, voters outside their usual district on election day can vote in another district, while those unable to go to the polls due to illness can vote at home. These options require prior notification to the local electoral commission. Voters without a permanent residence in Slovenia must inform the State Electoral Commission (DVK) to participate. Registration deadlines for these special voting methods expire on October 7. Early voting at special polling stations will take place from Tuesday, October 6, to Thursday, October 8.
(VIDEO) Đoković's drama in the match Medvedjev: lost his temper and hit the spectator in the eye with the ball
During the Beijing tennis tournament's men's semifinal between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Russia's Daniil Medvedev, Medvedev was disqualified after hitting a ball into the crowd, accidentally striking a spectator in the face. The incident occurred in the final moments of the match, which Djokovic led 7-5, 5-3 before serving for the win. Medvedev lost the point and sent the ball toward spectators, hitting a man in the first row who exited the court in pain. The referee, Mohamed Lahyani, disqualified Medvedev. Djokovic expressed shock and sympathy for the injured spectator, acknowledging the emotional toll of being disqualified himself during the 2020 US Open. Djokovic advanced to the final against Australia's Alex De Minaur, who defeated Poland's Hubert Hurkacz.
On Okinawa, a U.S. Marine is arrested for the murder of a local woman.
A 20-year-old American Marine has been arrested on Okinawa for allegedly rape and murder of a Japanese citizen. The incident has reignited longstanding frustrations over crimes committed by U.S. military personnel stationed on the southern Japanese island. The case highlights ongoing tensions between local communities and the U.S. military presence, which has been a point of contention for decades.
Ovečkin will retire from the NHL after this season.
Russian hockey player Alexander Ovechkin has announced that the 2026/27 season will be his last in the NHL. He is expected to surpass Wayne Gretzky's record for goals scored in regular-season play and overtime/shootout situations.
Vlado Jug, the legend of Slovenian hockey, has died
Vlado Jug, nekdanji hokejist iz Jesenic, Olimpije in jugoslovanske reprezentance, je umrl v 80. letu v Poreču, kjer je živel v zadnjem obdobju svojega življenja. Njegovo smrt predstavlja izgubo ene od znamenitih imena slovenskega hokeja, ki je delovalo za različne klube in nacionalno ekipo. Jezik, na katerem se zapisuje o njegovem življenju, poudarja njegovo dejavnost in doprinose k hokeju, brez dodatnih političnih ali družbenih kontekstov.
Excessive "empowerment" of citizens with Israel and Palestine does not yet benefit the opposition
Recent public opinion polls indicate that political dynamics have not changed significantly after the elections, with the opposition seemingly receiving little positive attention. The first public opinion surveys regarding upcoming referendums suggest that there is no substantial improvement for the opposition. The article notes that the dramatic claims of an 'excessive sending' of citizens to Israel and Palestine, along with allegations of excessive exaggeration about the government's alleged collusion with Israel, do not seem to resonate with the public. However, the author cautions that these polls should be taken with caution, as they completely missed the issue of the voluntary euthanasia referendum.