SloveniaOwnership & classification
Founded: 1991
Ownership
STA (Slovenska tiskovna agencija) is Slovenia's national news agency, established on 20 June 1991 just before independence. It is a limited-liability company (d.o.o.) that is 100% owned by the Republic of Slovenia, with the state as founder and the Government Communication Office (UKOM) acting on the state's behalf for the public-service contract. Its operation is governed by a dedicated Act on the Slovenian Press Agency (ZSTAgen, in force since 2011).
Funding
STA is funded by the state budget for its public-service mandate via an annual public-service contract between the government (through UKOM) and STA (on the order of around two million euros per year), supplemented by commercial revenue from selling its news service and subscriptions to media and other clients. The public-service financing was the subject of a high-profile funding standoff with the Janša government in 2020–2021.
Affiliation & stance
As a wholly state-owned national agency performing a statutory public service of accurate, impartial reporting, STA is by law required to be politically neutral, though its state funding has repeatedly been a point of political pressure. Because it is 100% state-owned and operates as a public-service press agency, it is correctly classed STATE.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 251
63/100
Factual
70/100
Objective
425
Articles
425
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
Can Quebec really go its own way?
The headline 'Bi Quebec res lahko šel po svoje?' appears to be asking whether Quebec could have gone its own way, likely referencing historical discussions about Quebec's sovereignty or independence from Canada. The article, published by Bloomberg Adria, which operates in Slovenia, suggests a focus on political developments related to Quebec's potential separation. However, without access to the full article text, the specific context and details remain unclear.
"There were some threats": Trump confirms reason for withdrawal of US bombers from British base
Ameriški predsednik Donald Trump je potrdil, da so Združene države Amerike umaknile vse bombnike tipa B-1 iz britanske letalske baze Fairford zaradi določenih groženj, ki so po njegovem mnenju verjetno povezane z Irano. Pentagon je pred tem objavil, da so bombniki vrnjeni v svoje matične baze v ZDA. Trump je dejal, da so grožnje lahko imeli več različnih vzrokov, vključevajoč tudi možnost iranskega vpliva. Ta odločitev je pomenila preoblikovanje delovanja ameriške vojske v Evropi.
Early voting begins: elections will be held in all constituencies
The article announces the start of early voting for upcoming parliamentary inquiry law referendum and three consultative referendums in Slovenia. Early voting will take place across all electoral districts from Wednesday to Friday, with voters able to cast their ballots between 7 AM and 7 PM at one of 99 polling stations located in every district. In Ljubljana, the city administration has changed the setup, moving away from a single central location for all districts to multiple locations within each district. Voters must go to the specific location designated for their electoral district, which they can check via an online poll locator. Special arrangements allow voters outside their usual district on election day and those unable to attend due to illness to vote at home.
The Pope receives Prime Minister Janos Janša in the Vatican
Prime Minister Janez Janša was received by Pope Leo XIV in Vatican today. During their meeting, they discussed the upgrade of the Vatican agreement that regulates relations between Slovenia and the Holy See. The discussion likely focused on strengthening diplomatic ties and addressing any outstanding issues related to the existing agreement. Such meetings often involve dialogue on religious freedom, state-church relations, and other matters of mutual interest. This visit highlights the ongoing engagement between Slovenia's government and the Catholic Church.
Drivers at gas stations today were expecting new fuel prices.
Today, new regulated prices for fuel began to take effect. Both 95-octane gasoline and diesel have increased in price, with diesel showing a more pronounced increase. Drivers will pay 1.744 euros per liter for 95-octane gasoline at service stations outside motorways and expressways, which is an increase of 1.6 cents compared to the previous price of 1.760 euros. For a 50-liter tank, the cost will now be 87.20 euros, which is 80 cents less than the previous price. Diesel has become cheaper, with the new regulated price at 1.883 euros per liter, down from 1.929 euros. This represents a decrease of 4.6 cents per liter. For 50 liters of diesel, the cost will now be 94.15 euros, or 2.30 euros less than before. The cost of gasoline is set at 0.41759 euros per liter, while diesel is set at 0.33000 euros per liter. The calculation methodology was adjusted to exclude bio-components from the purchase price. According to estimates by the relevant ministry, the price of diesel without regulation and some exemptions would have been significantly higher, around 2.185 euros per liter. Regulated prices apply at service stations outside motorways and expressways.
Guterres calls for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza
Generalni sekretar Organizacije zveč različnih narod (ONU) Antonio Guterres je v ponedeljek, ob tretji obletnici napada Hamasa na Izrael 7. oktobra 2023, pozval k trajnemu premirju v palestinski enklavi Gazi. V svojem sporočilu je izražal potrebo po dostavi humanitarne pomoči ter spoštovanju mednarodnega prava. Napad je bil povod za široko razširjeni konflikt med palestinsko organizacijo Hamas in izraelskimi silami.
Chronic in the last 24 hours
In the past 24 hours, police officers in Slovenia handled 162 traffic accidents, including 15 incidents with minor injuries and one with severe injuries. According to data from the General Police Directorate, they also dealt with 38 violations of public order and peace, as well as 82 criminal acts.
Are the Croatian fishermen right or wrong?
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is set to release a ruling on a complaint by two Croatian fishermen against Slovenia regarding their prosecution for fishing in Slovenian waters within the Piran Bay. The fishermen argue that the Slovenian judicial process violated their rights, specifically citing the lack of a hearing before penalties were imposed. This case is part of over 700 similar complaints filed by Croatian citizens against Slovenia, though previous rulings have dismissed similar claims related to the boundary dispute between the two countries. The ECHR’s decision could influence future practices but does not affect the established border agreement or the validity of arbitration decisions. Legal experts note that while the court might identify procedural violations, such cases are rarely successful at the ECHR level.
The Slovenian football team wants to take a step towards another city in Glasgow
The Slovenian national football team will play their fourth match in the Nations League against Scotland in Glasgow on Tuesday at 20:45. This will be their second encounter with Scotland in the competition, having previously drawn 0:0 in Ljubljana. The Slovenians aim to accumulate more points in their pursuit of finishing second in their group.
The iconic Trainspotting returns to Italian cinemas after three decades
The film 'Trainspotting,' which significantly impacted cinema history, is returning to theaters in Italy after three decades in a digitally restored version. It will be shown as part of a special cinematic event from October 19 to 21, according to Italian media reports.
Smaller grapes, but of outstanding quality: the John's vine in Cerkvenjak has been harvested for the 20th time
The article discusses the twenty-year tradition of harvesting grapes at the Cerkvenjak vineyard, which is connected to the legacy of the oldest vine in Maribor. The vineyard has been celebrating this milestone event, highlighting both the reduced quantity of grapes and the exceptional quality of the harvest.
When he found out who was going to be his new coach, his first words were "Wow!"
Martin Hojak, slovenski judaš, pripravlja na svetovno prvenstvo v judu v Bakuju, kar mu omogoča priložnost za popravek bledega slovenskega vtisa po včerajšnjem izpadu Davida Štarkla. Hojak je preteklosti znan po skokih s streh in parkourju, kar kaže na njegov fizični potencial. Članek opisuje njegovo pripravo na ključen turnir sezone, vendar pa ne poda podrobnosti o njegovem trenerskem okolju ali konkurenci.
The DG will take note of the draft budgets for the next two years
The Slovenian Parliament (DZ) is set to convene today for an extraordinary session to review the proposed state budgets for the next two years along with other budgetary documents. Following this, over the next ten days, parliamentary committees, starting with the Culture Committee today, will examine the materials. The Parliament is expected to approve the budgets on November 16th.