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Founded: 2007
Ownership
Žurnal24 is owned by the Austrian Styria Media Group. It began in 2007 as a free print daily launched by Styria's Slovenian subsidiary Žurnal media (the brand grew out of the weekly Žurnal that Styria started in 2003). Styria discontinued the print editions in 2014, after which the zurnal24.si news portal was relaunched under Feniks Media; Styria first took a 35% stake in Feniks Media in February 2019 and has since consolidated control, so the portal now operates under Styria Media si, d.o.o., owned via Styria Media International up to parent Styria Media Group AG in Graz.
Funding
Financed commercially as a free-to-read online newspaper, primarily through digital advertising, with no licence-fee or state-budget funding. It is backed by the resources of its Austrian parent, the Styria Media Group, a foreign (Austrian) private investor.
Affiliation & stance
Žurnal24 has no party, church, union or state ownership; it is a commercially run digital newspaper owned by a foreign private media corporation (Styria), which is why it is classed INDEPENDENT. Its ownership is comparatively transparent (a clear corporate chain to Styria Media Group AG), and it operates as a mainstream general-news outlet without an overt party-political alignment.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 640
82/100
Factual
75/100
Objective
1179
Articles
1150
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
In China, traffic is already being controlled by robots
The article reports on China's use of humanoid robots in traffic management, specifically in Hangzhou. These robots, named T2, are deployed at intersections to monitor and direct traffic, issue warnings to cyclists and scooter riders without helmets, and assist in enforcing traffic rules. Equipped with cameras, radar, and AI, they can provide directions and connect directly to police authorities. As of now, 15 such robots are operational in the city, issuing over 170,000 alerts and reducing violations by 40%. The robots currently operate between 7 AM and 6 PM and face challenges like strong sunlight and heavy rain. Additional units are being tested in eight other cities, with plans to reach 200 units by year-end.
Strangers couldn't figure out why everyone was staring at the river.
A group of German tourists in Ljubljana were surprised by a large crowd gathering along the Ljubljanica River, expecting the arrival of NBA stars Luka Dončić and his team, the Los Angeles Lakers. The visitors, Monique, Kevin, and Dominik, initially did not understand why people were watching the river but were soon informed by locals about the connection to Dončić and a planned four-day team-building event in Slovenia. Fans had been eagerly waiting since early afternoon, some even traveling from nearby areas like Bled to catch a glimpse of the basketball players. Despite poor weather conditions, including strong winds and rain, fans remained hopeful that the Lakers would disembark and greet them. Some believed the best chance to see the players was at the boarding point of the tourist boat, while others thought they might walk through the city center instead. Eventually, a wooden boat arrived at a less crowded part of the riverbank, suggesting the Lakers were likely preparing for a private visit.
Haaland cut his hair, Ibrahimovic went nuts, "Delete my number!"
Norveški napadalec Erling Haaland je pred začetkom sezone 2026/2027 prav tako kot drugi igralci v Premier League spremenil svojo pričesko. Po letih s svojimi dolgimi, belimi lasmi, ki so bili njegov najprepoznavnejši znak, je Haaland sprejel kratko, vojaško pričesko. Sprememba je povzročila različne reakcije med navijači – nekateri so jo ocenili kot lep, drugi pa so obžalovali izgubo njegovega zaščitnega znaka. Haaland je razkril, da je bil nekoč nasvidljeno odsvetovane z Zlatan Ibrahimovićem, da ne sme postriži las, ker je njegova moč skrita v njih. Ibrahimović je vendar zelo zasledil spremembo in mu sporočil: „Izbriši mojo številko.“
Tina Maze has spoken of a possible return to the White Cliffs.
Tina Maze, najuspešnejša slovenska alpska smučarka, je v pogovoru za Sportklub/N1 govorila o možni vrnitvi v tekmovalno smučanje. Po svoji upokojitvi leta 2017 je razmišljala o vračilu na tekmovalne strmine, posebno pred zimskimi olimpijskimi igrami. Njeno vrnitev ni bila ocenjena kot nemogoča, a je bila zelo odvisna od okoliščin, kot so zdravje in podpora ekipi. Maze je primerjal svojo situacijo z ameriško smučarko Lindsey Vonn, ki je po vrnitvi doživelo zlom noge in nesrečno nastop. Slovenska šampionka meni, da je v smuku lažje vrniti se kot v tehničnih disciplinah, in opozori na težave z psihozadostnostjo, ki jih sočasno športniki lahko doživijo. Maze je tudi poudarila pomembnost ekipne podpore in svojo uspešno kariero, kljub temu pa ne bo trenerka svoje hčerke Anouk.
Stops on Slovenian roads, the longest on the Gorenje highway
The article reports on traffic congestion and road closures across various highways and roads in Slovenia. On the Gornji Avtocesta, drivers heading towards Kranjska Gora are advised to take the Jesenice vzhod/Lipce route, which allows only local traffic. Congestion is also noted on the Lesce–Bled road. On the Primorska Avtocesta, delays occur between Kozarje and Dragomerje towards Kopře, and between Unc and Brezovica towards Ljubljana. The Štajerska Avtocesta experiences congestion between Slovenske Konjice and Dramlje in both directions, with occasional tunnel closures. Due to an accident, traffic is restricted on the bypass near Srmin towards Kopře. The main road Kočevje–Petrina is closed in Stalcerje. Detours are available through Gotenice. Additional congestion is reported on the roads Vič–Brezovica, Lucija–Strunjan, Izola–Strunjan, and Šmarje–Koper. From 22:00 onwards, there is a restriction on heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tons. The Vipava Expressway between Vipava and Sel is closed until Monday at 5:00 due to construction. The Gornji Avtocesta’s Brnik exit is closed until 18:00. The Mežica–Črna road on Koroska is closed until 20:00. The Zagorje–Most road via Sava is closed直至
Natasha Pirc Musar: Food is not a given
Slovenia's President Nataša Pirc Musar addressed attendees at the 64th International Agricultural and Food Fair Agra, emphasizing the importance of food security amid climate change. She highlighted the need for Slovenia to create conditions for stable domestic food production and support young farmers, noting that food sovereignty cannot be achieved through a single measure but requires more productive agriculture, stronger supply chains, and strategic approaches to local production. The drought this year has severely impacted Slovenian farming, and the country must build resilience against external shocks. Agriculture Minister Janez Cigler Kralj announced €8.1 million in emergency financial aid for farms due to rising energy costs, with €2.7 million coming from the European Union and €5.4 million from the national budget. He emphasized the importance of local food, youth involvement, and digitalization in shaping the future of Slovenian agriculture.
Tragic accident: Lost control of vehicle and hit a tree
A tragic traffic accident occurred on Sunday around 12 PM near Senovo, where a 29-year-old driver lost control of his car while descending a slope due to excessive speed. The vehicle veered off the road, collided with a tree, and rolled over. Despite emergency responders providing immediate assistance, the driver died at the scene due to severe injuries. Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. This marks the sixth fatality from traffic accidents within the jurisdiction of the Police Department Novo Mesto this year. Six people have died in traffic accidents in this area so far this year, including two car drivers, a tractor driver, a moped rider, a cyclist, and a pedestrian. In three cases, the cause was inappropriate speed, while other incidents involved improper maneuvering, forcing priority, and incorrect lane or direction of travel. Last year, there were eight fatalities in the same period.
Anamarija Lampić has brought the good news!
Anamarija Lampič, prva zvezdnica slovenske biatlonske reprezentance, je sporočila, da s partnerjem Boštjanom Klavžarjem pričakuje prvega otroka, kar bo pomenilo, da bo izpustila sezono 2026/27. Na svojih družbenih omrežjih je objavila fotografijo v kopalkah z zaobljenim trebuščkom in zapisal: 'Dobro jutro, svet. Letos bo sezona nekoliko drugačna in pika.' Novica ni bila popolnoma nepričakovana, ker je preteklosti razbrati, da si želi družino. Lampič je že vrsto let v razmerju z Klavžarjem, ki je bil pred tem tekač in nato trenér. V slovenski vrsti se vpraša, kako bo materinstvo vplivalo na njen športski potek. V štiriletni biatlonski karieri ima dve uvrstitvi na oder za zmagovalke v svetovnem pokalu. Profimedia navaja primere drugih tekmovalk, kot so Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Anastazija Kuzmina, Anais Chevalier Bouchet, Marie Dorin Habert, Paulina Batovska Fialkova, Jannine Hettich Walz, Baiba Bendika in Darja Domračeva, ki so se po porodu vrnile v šport.
Returning to the Slovenian green Beric breathlessly ended the winless streak Koper
The sixth round of the first league in Slovenia featured several matches with varying outcomes. The match between Celje and Radomlje was postponed due to strong thunderstorms, while Aluminij won against Brinje Grosuplje (4:2) after a storm interrupted the game. Olimpia secured their second victory in Stožice against Nafta, but concerns remain over injury to Dimitar Mitrovski. In Fazanerija, Mura faced Koper, where returning player Robert Berić scored the decisive goal in stoppage time, helping Koper draw with the leading team Maribor. The highlight of the round was the match at Ljudski vrt between Maribor and Brava. Koper narrowly avoided extending their winless streak, with Berić’s late goal securing a point. Other notable performances included Bede Osuji scoring his fourth goal to top the scoring chart. The fifth round saw the first derby of the season between Olimpia and Maribor, which ended in a draw. Despite the points, both teams remain at the bottom of the table.
Tragically, a former West Brom footballer has died during a game.
Portugalski nogometaš Quevin Castro je umrli med prijateljsko tekmo med klubi Real Sport Clube in Estrela da Amadora na stadionu das Seixas v Malveiri. Incident se je zgodil deset minut po začetku tekme, ko je Castro zgrudil in izgubil zavest. Zdravniška ekipa obeh moštev je poskrbela za prvo pomoč, vključno z uporabo defibrilatorja, vendar so poskusi oživljanja ostali neuspešni. Castro, 25-letni igralec, je bil leta 2021 del akademije West Bromwich Albiona in igral za različne angleške klube pred svojo preselitev v Portugal. Klubi, vključno s West Bromwich Albionom, so izrazili žalost nad njegovo smrtjo.
What's going on with Benjamin Six?
The article discusses the current status of Slovenian footballer Benjamin Šeško, who has been sidelined due to a foot injury sustained during a match against Liverpool on May 3rd. The injury has prevented him from participating in the 2025/26 season, including the June national team activities and all pre-season matches for Manchester United ahead of the 2026/27 season. Despite recent weight gain and physical improvements observed during pre-season training, Šeško has not been included in any of United's friendly matches, raising concerns about his readiness to return. His absence also affects Slovenia's national team under new coach Boštjan Cesar, as he has not played for the national squad since the World Cup. The article notes that while Šeško was previously managed by Ruben Amorim at Porto, his performance under Amorim was less successful compared to his time under Michael Carrick.
Verstappen: I want to give something special to the fans
In Formula 1 qualifying sessions, George Russell secured the best position ahead of world champion Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen. Kimi Raikkonen and Oscar Piastri finished just behind Verstappen. The Dutch driver has confirmed his contract extension with Red Bull Racing for four more years, a decision that was expected since he has been with the team since the start of his career. Verstappen expressed his desire to win another championship and achieve 72 victories. He also mentioned wanting to give something special to his fans during the upcoming race at Zandvoort, which will be his last home event before the track is removed from the calendar. Kimi Raikkonen noted that losing Zandvoort would be a significant loss for drivers due to its unique racing conditions. The weekend will continue with a sprint race on Saturday followed by qualifying sessions for Sunday’s main event.
Three astrological signs whose greatest wishes will soon come true
The article discusses astrology predictions for three zodiac signs, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, focusing on how the transit of Mars into Cancer from August 11 onwards could influence their emotional energy and motivation. It suggests that this period might bring increased self-confidence, clarity about personal values, and opportunities to take action on long-postponed matters. The piece emphasizes emotional growth, relationships, and personal security for Cancer, while highlighting support for Scorpio in achieving goals related to emotions, travel, and personal development. For Pisces, it predicts a boost in motivation and optimism, encouraging them to take initiative on personal decisions and desires.