Former head of Owl Joško Kadivnik resigns after an expedited procedure

DeloIndependent🔒CenterFactual 95Objective 7023 days ago

The new government led by Janez Janša has removed measures against Israel implemented by the previous government. However, recent research by Mediana for Delo indicates that 56% of respondents oppose strengthening relations with Israel and reject the possibility of revoking the recognition of Palestine. The only major group of voters who support this new direction are supporters of the SDS party.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from a survey without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports on public opinion and policy changes neutrally, without apparent ideological framing.

Why these scores (Factual 95 · Objective 70): High factual accuracy based on primary source data about Slovenia's scientific outreach initiatives. The article presents information objectively but has a clear political bias towards the new government.

Info360IndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 8516 days ago

Former head of the Slovenian intelligence agency Sova, Joško Kadivnik, is retiring from his position after previously stating he had more plans related to his work at Sova. According to reports, Kadivnik has completed his career with the agency and will no longer hold a leadership role. He served under the current director, Janez Stušek, but was reportedly viewed negatively within the coalition due to his involvement in the Black Cube affair. MPs from SDS, NSi, and Resni.ce have already requested a parliamentary investigation into the actions of Sova and the police in the Black Cube case. Kadivnik was known for being active in the media, which was unusual for an active head of a secret service. His career in intelligence began in the 1980s, where he worked in various leadership roles at Sova, focusing mainly on operational tasks and counterintelligence. He was appointed acting director of Sova in early June 2022 by Robert Golob, and received praise from MP Žan Mahnič (SDS), who noted that Kadivnik had followed Janez Janša on a bicycle in the late 1980s.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced overview of Kadivnik's career, retirement, and the controversies surrounding him, including the Black Cube affair and parliamentary investigations. It includes both positive and negative perspectives without overtly favoring any side.

Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 85): High factual accuracy with clear reporting on procedural aspects. Objectivity is strong as it remains neutral in describing the situation without taking sides.

RTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenterFactual 90Objective 7520 days ago

The article discusses an interview with lawyer and former board chairman of Dars Jože Oberstar, who was caught on camera, along with other guests including lawyers and security experts. The focus is on the 'Black Cube' affair involving the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), where representatives of the Israeli company Black Cube allegedly visited the SDS headquarters. A taxi driver claims he transported four men to the SDS office on Trstenjakova Street on December 22, 2025, based on a note provided to him.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports on an ongoing investigation and includes multiple perspectives without clear ideological framing.

Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 75): The article accurately reports on the new MPs taking their seats and the legal procedures involved. It maintains a neutral tone and provides factual information without significant bias.

Spletni časopisIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 6523 days ago

The article discusses the decline in support for the Freedom Party (Svoboda), led by former Prime Minister Robert Golob, following the Black Cube affair, where he allegedly used intelligence services to spread accusations against the SDS during the election campaign. A public opinion survey by Mediana indicates that the SDS, now in power after forming a new coalition, has overtaken Svoboda in popularity. The article also notes that smaller leftist parties, SD and Levica, have seen their support drop due to polarization, which they themselves contributed to in order to prevent an SDS victory.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from a public opinion survey without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports on shifts in political support based on polling results and does not take a clear stance on the political actors involved.

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 65): Factuality is high as it references a public opinion poll from Median for Delo and discusses political developments. Objectivity is lower due to biased language suggesting SDS manipulation and a clear narrative favoring certain parties.

24ur (POP TV)IndependentCenterFactual 80Objective 6522 days ago

The article discusses internal discussions within the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) regarding potential participation in a coalition with the Janez Janša government. The party has stated that decisions will be made by all three of its governing bodies, with final decisions expected no later than Sunday. Zoran Stevanović expressed that while the partnership formally strengthens their opposition status, he is concerned about the lack of substantive content in the agreement. Similar concerns were raised by MP Nedeljko Todorović.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a neutral summary of internal party discussions without overtly favoring any side. It reports on statements from multiple party members and does not use biased language or selectively present information.

Why these scores (Factual 80 · Objective 65): The article provides factual information about Robert Golob's comments and the political response, though it carries a somewhat critical tone toward Golob's leadership style.

Nova24TVParty-alignedCenterFactual 60Objective 5516 days ago

Former head of the Slovenian Intelligence and Security Agency (SIS), Joško Kadivnik, appears to be ending his career despite having expressed plans earlier this spring to carry out additional operations related to the agency, known as 'Sova'. The new government seems to have blocked these plans, possibly because Kadivnik had expected another leftist government to keep him in his position. His departure from intelligence circles is not coincidental, as many have criticized his role in the Black Cube affair, which aimed to discredit Prime Minister Janez Janša and prevent his election victory. The SDS party, along with members of Resni.ca and NSi, has already requested a parliamentary investigation into potential misuse of Sova for political purposes during this incident. Kadivnik was notable for seeking media attention, which is unusual for a leader of a secret service. He worked at Sova since 2002 and focused primarily on counterintelligence tasks.

Bias read (Center): The article presents information from multiple sources including Info360 and mentions political parties such as SDS, Resni.ca, and NSi. It discusses allegations against Kadivnik and the potential misuse of Sova for political purposes but does not exhibit clear bias toward any side. The tone remains

Why these scores (Factual 60 · Objective 55): Contains speculative content not present in the primary source, lacks focus on the main event, and includes unrelated information about Joško Kadivnik.

MladinaIndependentProgressiveFactual 60Objective 4516 days ago

The article discusses the current Slovenian government led by the right-wing SDS party under Prime Minister Janez Janša, criticizing its approach to foreign policy and governance. It claims the government came into power through political trading and the Black Cube affair, which has cast a shadow over its legitimacy. The article argues that the new government has redefined policies contrary to ethical principles and values held by much of Slovenian society. It contrasts this with the previous government, which was among the few EU members to officially recognize the genocide in Gaza and included morality and law in its war lexicon, rather than merely repeating the narrative that Israel has a right to self-defense.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the current government as having come to power through unethical means (political trading and the Black Cube scandal), criticizes its departure from ethical principles and values, and praises the previous government’s stance on recognizing the Gaza genocide. This indicates a clear

Why these scores (Factual 60 · Objective 45): Focuses on unrelated French legal developments without connecting to the main parliamentary event. Uses emotive language about the Black Cube affair without direct reference to the primary source. Objectivity is poor due to one-sided political commentary.

MladinaIndependentProgressiveFactual 60Objective 4016 days ago

The article discusses the current Slovenian government led by Janez Janša and his party, the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), criticizing their approach to foreign policy and governance. It argues that the new government has undermined the credibility of Slovenia’s international standing by deviating from ethical principles and values held by much of Slovenian society. The article highlights the government's decision to redefine its stance on issues like the conflict in Gaza, where Slovenia previously recognized the genocide against Palestinians, unlike most European countries that frame Israel's actions as self-defense. The piece also references the Black Cube scandal, suggesting the government came to power through political maneuvering rather than a clear electoral victory.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the current government under Janez Janša as having compromised Slovenia's international reputation by abandoning ethical principles and redefining positions on critical global issues such as the conflict in Gaza. It criticizes the government's approach as unethical and out of step

Why these scores (Factual 60 · Objective 40): The article makes strong ideological claims against the current government, using emotionally charged language like 'political trade' and 'regime'. It presents biased interpretations of events without citing specific facts from the primary source document.