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Founded: 1996
Ownership
Siol.net is owned and operated by TSmedia d.o.o., a media subsidiary wholly owned by Telekom Slovenije. Telekom Slovenije is a majority state-controlled telecom operator: the Republic of Slovenia controls it directly and through the state holding Slovenska odskodninska druzba / SDH (around 72.75%). Telekom Slovenije launched Siol in 1996 as Slovenia's first news portal; attempts to sell TSmedia were explored but called off (the management halted the sale process in 2022), so it remains under state-linked ownership.
Funding
Financed through digital advertising and the commercial operations of TSmedia, ultimately backed by its state-controlled telecom parent; it is not financed by a licence fee but its parent's majority owner is the state.
Affiliation & stance
Although Siol.net operates as a commercial portal and is often seen as centre-right in tone, its parent chain leads to a majority state-owned company, which is why a STATE (state-influenced) classification is defensible rather than fully INDEPENDENT: control ultimately sits with a state holding (SDH), and monitors flag the risk of government influence over commercial media owned via state firms. It is not a party newspaper, but its ownership is not genuinely private/commercial in the way Delo, Dnevnik or 24ur are.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Lean Right
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Recent coverage
Withdrawal of the negative ion technology pencil
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In 15 regions of Russia, restrictions on the sale of fuel were introduced for 24 hours
At least 15 regions in Russia implemented fuel sales restrictions on June 23 due to a fuel shortage caused by attacks on oil refining facilities by Ukrainian drones. The restrictions include limiting fuel purchases to specific volumes per person and banning refueling into cans. These measures were introduced in major regions such as Khanty-Mansiysk, Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Tyumen, Novosibirsk, Saratov, Penza, Omsk, Voronezh, Murmansk, and Krasnoyarsk. Authorities cited the need to prevent artificial shortages and excessive demand. In Irkutsk Oblast, some gas stations imposed limits while others stopped operating entirely. Governor Igor Kobzev initially linked the fuel shortage to drone strikes but later removed this statement. In Vladimir Oblast, residents were urged to reduce car travel, and in North Ossetia, authorities ordered the creation of an emergency fuel reserve. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak described the situation as 'not simple but controlled,' attributing regional restrictions to temporary logistical issues. Fuel sales have effectively halted in Crimea after an attack on a logistics hub in the Kerch Strait, with the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service also禁止
An American gets the maximum amount of recovery time at Wimbledon.
The article discusses the scheduling of the first-round doubles match at Wimbledon involving American tennis player Serena Williams and her sister Venus Williams against the Argentine-Colombian pair Solana Sierra and Camila Osorio. The match was initially scheduled for Thursday and Friday but has been postponed due to Serena's injury during her singles match. Tournament organizer Andy Murray (likely a misstatement, as Andy Murray is a British player, and the correct name might be someone like Ashley Barker or another official) stated they are giving Serena as much time as possible to recover. They ruled out postponing the match to later dates unless necessary for safety or tournament flow. The match is expected to take place on a larger court to accommodate the large crowd attracted by Serena and Venus, who are major stars. Serena returned to professional tennis after four years, but she lost her first singles match and injured her knee. She did not attend a press conference afterward due to health reasons and expressed her commitment to participating in the doubles event. Serena and Venus have won six doubles titles together, including a title in 2016.
Ukraine reports two dead after night attacks by Russia, with the death toll in Kiev rising to 30.
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Chaos ahead of Egypt match: Police officer assaults national team member #video
An incident occurred at the Egyptian national team's hotel in Dallas before their World Cup match against Australia, involving a confrontation between a security officer and Ibrahim Hassan, the director of the national team. The video footage showed Hassan approaching a young fan who wanted a photo with a player, leading to a physical altercation with a security officer. Both the Egyptian Football Association and Dallas police provided conflicting accounts: the association claimed the conflict involved a child seeking photos with players, while the police stated the dispute arose due to an individual without proper accreditation attempting to access restricted areas. The incident has raised concerns about security measures at the World Cup event.
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Known details of the search operation in Terma Čatež: they were looking for a three-year-old girl
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May your hot summer be brightened by the new regiment of the Sasha Avsenik Ensemble: Raffaello
The Slovenian music group Ansambel Saša Avsenika has released a new polka titled 'Raffaello,' which they describe as capturing the light-hearted summer atmosphere with a catchy melody and positive energy. The song is intended for dancing and creating joyful memories during festivals and gatherings. The band members emphasize their goal of connecting people through music, drawing on their background in a musical family and values learned at home. The title was inspired by the association with a popular coconut candy, reflecting the carefree spirit of summer. The song's lyrics are designed to evoke the feeling of summer, with the band hoping it will become a staple at celebrations.
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Allegri has a new club in Italy.
Massimiliano Allegri has been appointed as the new head coach of Napoli, officially confirmed by the club after weeks of speculation. This marks his return to Italian football after leaving AC Milan following an unsuccessful 2025 season. Allegri previously coached Juventus and Milan, achieving five Serie A titles and two Champions League finals with Juventus, as well as one Serie A title with Milan. His tenure at Milan ended abruptly after a dramatic decline in performance, culminating in a fifth-place finish in the league and failure to qualify for the Champions League. He now joins Napoli, where he will succeed Antonio Conte.
Main works for the extension of the coastal motorway entrance to Ljubljana in spring 2027
The Slovenian Road Infrastructure Company (Dars) has signed a contract with the consortium of companies Kolektor CPG and Trgograd to expand the coastal motorway junction into Ljubljana. The main construction work is expected to begin in spring 2027, while some preparatory works could start this autumn with limited traffic impact. The expansion includes the complete renovation of the existing road structure, converting the shoulder into a third traffic lane, creating side lanes, and expanding bridges. This project aims to fully activate the Dragomer motorway junction opened last September. Dars emphasized that most projects are continuing after temporary winter breaks rather than introducing new disruptions, focusing on essential upgrades to aging infrastructure to improve safety and traffic flow.
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