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Founded: 2025
Ownership
Zanima.me is published by Zanima.me d.o.o., based in Brezovica pri Ljubljani. Its co-founders are Igor Vovk (director), editor-in-chief Rok Caks, and Mirko Mayer, together with the Catholic family-values foundation Zavod Iskreni. The founding team are former Domovina staff ('media operatives') who broke away from Domovina/Mediainvest owner Ales Strancar over editorial direction and launched a new outlet with sympathetic sponsors in spring 2025.
Funding
Financed primarily by reader subscriptions and founding-subscriber/donor contributions; the outlet explicitly positions itself as living off its readers, with tiers ranging from roughly 69 EUR/year up to a 1,000 EUR 'Entrepreneur' supporter tier. Little to no reliance on display advertising.
Affiliation & stance
Editorially Christian-democratic, conservative and moderate right-wing in stance, and tied into the same conservative-Catholic media circle (Zavod Iskreni) as Domovina. Because it is privately and commercially owned by its journalist-founders and a civil-society foundation, with no formal party or state control, it is best classed INDEPENDENT with a CENTER_RIGHT lean.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Lean Right
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 93
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Factual
67/100
Objective
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Recent coverage
Has the Constitutional Court disregarded the rule of law and ruled in favour of the usurpers of RTV?
The Constitutional Court of Slovenia has reportedly made a decision in the case involving RTV (Radio Television of Slovenia), with five judges voting against two. This decision could be seen as a blow to the rule of law, as critics argue the entire process surrounding the new RTV law has been heavily influenced by politics rather than legal or professional standards. The court previously stated it would not make content-related decisions, which confused many due to the significance of the issue for a key public institution. Two judges were excluded from the decision-making process due to potential conflicts of interest, including President Rok Čeferin, who has ties to a law firm associated with RTV, and Neža Kogovšek Šalamon, who worked at the Peace Institute involved in the referendum campaign related to the RTV law. Critics argue the new RTV law was politically motivated, giving significant influence over editorial policies to a leftist faction. The process was further complicated by legal challenges and lack of broad consensus, with opponents claiming the law allows any ruling party to reshape RTV according to their agenda. The visit of European Commission Vice-President Vera Jú
In the tropical Pacific, El Niño conditions have set in, researchers say.
The article reports that researchers from New Zealand’s Earth Sciences organization (ESNZ) have identified conditions consistent with the El Niño climate phenomenon in the tropical Pacific. They warn that impacts on New Zealand’s weather are likely to intensify over the coming months. The ESNZ joined other organizations in Australia, Japan, and the U.S. in confirming the development of El Niño, which is expected to reach strong intensity between July and September. The effects are projected to peak during the Southern Hemisphere summer, spanning late 2023 into early 2024. According to lead researcher Chris Brandolini, this El Niño event is at least comparable in strength to five of the strongest recorded El Niños in modern history. The article outlines regional rainfall expectations, noting potential below-average precipitation in some areas and above-normal levels in others. It also mentions possible temperature fluctuations and increased wind variability later in the year. Additionally, it notes two lower-probability risks: sudden stratospheric warming and the occurrence of a tropical cyclone outside the typical season, both historically linked to El Niño. Brandolini connects the
Asta: We experienced the trampling of democracy, Jelka: When there was a vote on Slovenia's accession to the lawsuit against Israel, you went to the toilet (VIDEO)
The article reports on recent developments in Slovenia's parliamentary politics, focusing on opposition efforts to hold an extraordinary session of the National Assembly (DZ) to establish two parliamentary investigations. The opposition, led by the Freedom Party (Svoboda), plans to submit another request for such a session if the current scenario repeats. They are also considering a constitutional complaint against the speaker of parliament. A referendum initiative to amend the law on parliamentary investigations has collected over three-quarters of the required signatures, with more needed by July 14. The proposed amendment could threaten human rights, according to the initiators, who include former members of the Human Rights Protection Committee. The day’s agenda for the extraordinary session, which aimed to address investigations into Black Cube and party financing, was not approved. The Speaker of the National Assembly ended the session due to this failure. Opposition leaders criticized the session as an attack on democracy, while the ruling party accused the opposition of lacking attendance and transparency. There were also technical issues with voting equipment, leading to a
Unofficially, Ziggy Fatty is leaving the top of the SDH today, so who's in the running for successor?
The article reports on the impending departure of Žiga Debeljak from his position at SDH (Slovenian Democratic Party), following the resignation of Andrej Ribič. Debeljak is expected to officially resign today after submitting an informal notice to the Ministry of Finance and relevant authorities. His exit marks the end of the Kadrovska vladavina (cadre leadership) era under Robert Golob. The article suggests that Debeljak’s resignation was expedited to secure him a new mandate, which has caused some public backlash. As a potential successor, Branko Bračko, a long-time manager of Unior and member of SDS, is mentioned as the most likely candidate for chairman of SDH's board. Debeljak gained public recognition through his role at Mercator, succeeding Zoran Janković, and later continued similar management policies within Gorenje. There are informal mentions of Debeljak possibly seeking a position in the European Investment Bank (EIB), though this remains unconfirmed.
Arso issued new warnings: look what's coming.
On Saturday, Slovenia experienced a storm that caused several incidents related to bad weather, including flooded underpasses in Ljubljana and trees being uprooted by strong winds. The Environment Agency issued heat warnings for today due to high thermal stress, with thunderstorms expected in the afternoon. Meteorologists predict sunny and warm weather today, with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. A light breeze will blow along the coast. Temperatures will range from 29 to 33°C, reaching up to 36°C in Gorizia and Slovenian Istria. Tomorrow will be sunny and hot, with possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. The lowest morning temperatures will range from 14 to 20°C, while the highest daily temperatures will reach 29 to 33°C, up to 36°C on the coast. High thermal stress will persist in lowland areas, particularly along the coast and in larger cities. On Tuesday and Wednesday, mostly sunny weather is expected, with possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. A light breeze will blow along the coast. Today marks the beginning of the astronomical summer, characterized by the summer solstice—the longest day of the year. In Ljubljana, the day will last almost 16 hours, making it a合适
Zakaj se opozicijski poslanci bojijo preiskave o Black Cube?
The parliamentary investigation into the Black Cube affair, which involved allegations of illegal financing of political parties, was rejected during a session of the National Assembly on Tuesday. The investigation had initially aimed to look into claims that the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) ordered surveillance and recordings implicating individuals linked to the previous government in deep-state activities. However, the investigation was halted due to the failure to confirm the agenda of the extraordinary session. Left-wing opposition members, including those from the Freedom Party (LS), Social Democrats (SD), and the Left (Leva), contributed to the rejection by either not attending or abstaining from voting. Notably, prominent figures such as Robert Golob and Matjaž Han did not attend the session. The recordings from the Black Cube scandal implicated several high-profile individuals, including former Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan, who claimed that then-Prime Minister Robert Golob still exerted significant influence over GEN-I, despite his formal resignation. These revelations were seen as exposing deep-state operations involving politicians like Zoran Janković and ex
The fisherman gave up and chose a less risky option for himself, will anyone look into his legacy?
Andrej Ribič, former CEO of DARS, has submitted his resignation to the supervisory board, citing economic and business reasons. The exact nature of these reasons remains unclear, but speculation suggests they may relate to avoiding a forced removal due to accumulating controversies. Ribič's tenure at DARS was marked by significant financial overruns, including the construction of a commercial building that exceeded its budget by 11 million euros. His brother, Brane Ribič, managed the project, and Ribič personally signed several annexes related to the project. Additional concerns include inflated costs for engineering services and a contract with the company Troia for a geographic information system upgrade, which included unexpected additional expenses. Ribič previously worked with the company Proctor and had connections to various projects.
U.S. and Iran agree to cease attacks and return to talks
The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to temporarily halt attacks in the Persian Gulf and resume negotiations over the dispute regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The deal was confirmed by an American official, raising hopes for a temporary ceasefire. According to the official, technical discussions will continue on all points of the 14-point understanding agreement reached on June 17, which outlines the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for free shipping and the continuation of diplomatic dialogue. American media report that the next round of negotiations is expected to take place on Monday in Qatar, according to Reuters. The latest escalation began after an Iranian missile struck a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Following the incident, Washington and Tehran accused each other of violating the temporary ceasefire agreed upon on June 17. On Sunday morning, Iran launched missiles and drones against US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain shortly after President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face severe consequences if it did not respect the agreement to stop hostilities. The US military announced new strikes against Iranian targets several hours后
The fisherman will no longer fish in the mud
Andrej Ribič, former head of the Družba RS za avtoceste (Dars), has resigned from his position due to economic and business reasons, according to a proposal he made to the supervisory board. His tenure, which will end on August 15, was marked by allegations of irregularities, including the construction of Dars' office building in Ljubljana and questionable towing operations. Ribič succeeded David Skornšak, who took over from Valentin Hajdinjak after media reports suggested irregularities. Ribič's resignation came less than a month after Infrastructure Minister Jernej Vrtovec called on the Dars leader to take responsibility if any irregularities were found in the construction of the office building. The project, initially estimated at €7.8 million in 2019, ballooned to nearly €30 million by 2023, prompting an investigation by the State Audit Commission. While internal reviews in Dars did not find irregularities, the commission reportedly filed an indictment against Dars for alleged misconduct in the construction of the new office building on Ljubljana's Grč. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about political influence and financial mismanagement within Dars during the period
At the pumps new fuel prices, how much will you deduct this time
Starting at midnight, new regulated prices for fuel have been introduced at service stations outside highways and expressways in Slovenia. The price of gasoline has increased by 0.7 cents per liter to €1.537, while diesel has decreased slightly by 0.2 cents per liter to €1.605. Kerosene has also become cheaper, decreasing by 0.7 cents per liter to €1.193. These regulated prices will remain in effect until July 6th. According to estimates from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, if prices were not regulated, 95-octane gasoline would cost around €1.641 per liter, diesel around €1.708 per liter, and kerosene around €1.296 per liter. The government did not change the pricing mechanism this week but allowed higher profit margins for traders and more favorable solutions for calculating bio-components in diesel fuel since mid-month. Regulated prices for petroleum derivatives will continue to be calculated based on global market movements and the exchange rate between the dollar and euro, using seven-day average prices of mineral oil derivatives. Meanwhile, traders set their own prices at locations along highways and expressways.
Ko RTV izgubi proti komercialni televiziji
The article compares the coverage of a football match by Slovenia’s public broadcaster RTV and the commercial channel Arena Sport. It highlights the differences in content, advertising frequency, and overall viewer experience between the two channels. The author, who identifies as a sports enthusiast, evaluates the quality of commentary, studio presentations, and the inclusion of expert guests. The piece focuses on the structure of the broadcast, noting that Arena Sport includes more frequent advertisements and provides a more detailed analysis of matches, while RTV offers a more traditional approach. The author emphasizes their personal preference for the immersive experience provided by Arena Sport during extended viewing sessions.
Cancellation of the tender just before now: Minister of Agriculture Cigler Kralj stopped millions of funds due to "activism"
The cancellation of a 3.5 million euro research grant program for agriculture, forestry, and nutrition just hours before the deadline for applications has sparked controversy in Slovenia. The program, managed by the Public Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation (Aris), was abruptly terminated without detailed explanations, leaving researchers who had spent weeks preparing proposals frustrated. Institutions like the Biotechnical Faculty and the Faculty of Agriculture and Biosystems at the University of Maribour confirmed they submitted multiple applications and described the situation as unprecedented in recent decades. Current Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj took responsibility for the decision, criticizing the previous administration under former Minister Mateja Čalušić for being 'careless and irresponsible.' He stated he halted the program due to 'activism' within it and promised a new, more aligned grant process. Former ministers have criticized the move as dismissive of scientific efforts, while current policymakers argue the original program did not fully align with agricultural needs.
Would you go on a date with someone who votes differently?
The article explores the paradox of declining sexual activity among younger generations despite the pervasive presence of sexuality in modern culture. It references author Jo Cohen Jones' argument that the issue lies not in a lack of desire but in a fear of intimacy and difference. Jones suggests that people are increasingly seeking 'safe' relationships that confirm their self-worth rather than engaging with partners who challenge them. The article highlights how societal shifts toward safety and predictability have affected romantic connections, using examples from online discussions on Reddit where many users claim they would not date someone with different political beliefs.
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