KPK je začela predhodni preizkus ravnanja piranskega župana Andreja Korenike, kar je povzročilo polemiko med institucijo in občino. Preizkus se nanaša na njegovo javno podporo direktorici Obalnih galerij Mari Ambrožič Verderber tik pred objavo novega razpisa za to položaj. Ta dogodek je sprožil očitke o morebitnem vnaprejšnjem favoriziranju kandidatke. Občina je očitke odločno zavračala, kar je pomenilo, da si vsebinsko ne more biti soglasna s pristojnostjo KPK. KPK je potrdila, da zadevo obravnavajo v predhodnem preizkusu in preverjajo okoliščine s podrobnostmi, ki jih z vidika zakona o integriteti in preprečevanju korupcije lahko zmanjšajo ali celo zavirajo. Če bo ugotovljeno utemeljeno kršitev zakona, bo KPK zoper pravno ali fizično osebo uvedla postopek preiskave. Nadaljnje poudarilo KPK je bilo, da kadrovski postopki v javni upravi zahtevajo transparentnost in iskanje najboljših kandidatov brez političnega vpliva.
Občina v Piranu je v svojem izjavi nasprotovala, da s strani KPK niso prejeli nobenega obvestila. Županov zapis je po njihovih besedah predstavljal zgolj odziv na medijsko poročanje o domnevnem nezakonitem vodstvu galerij in hkrati pozitivno oceno dosedanjega dela direktorice. Predstavniki občine so zato opozorili, da župan ima pravico in dolžnost, da se odzove, ko mediji ustvarijo napačen vtis o zakonitosti delovanja javnega zavoda. S to oceno pa ne posega v enake možnosti kandidatov v prihodnjem razpisnem postopku. Zagotovili so tudi, da bo nov razpis povsem odprt za vse zainteresirane in da podpora ne predstavlja navodila za razpisno komisijo.
Zadeva je tesno povezana s sodbo novogoriškega upravnega sodišča, ki je konec lanskega leta ugotovila, da je občina Piran leta 2021 pod vodstvom prejšnjega župana Đenia Zadkovića pri imenovanju direktorice Ambrožič Verderber kršila zakonodajo. Sodišče je po tožbi neizbrane kandidatke ugotovilo, da občina ni obrazložila njene izločitve iz postopka. Sklep občinskega sveta zaradi preprečevanja pravne negotovosti v zavodu ni odpravilo. Vodstvo občine pod županom Koreniko je ugotovitev poskušalo izpodbiti na vrhovnem sodišču, a so vrhovni sodniki predlog za revizijo junija zavrnili. Na piranski občini so glede tega pojasnili, da je sodišče takrat ugotovilo zgolj procesno napako. "Pri novem razpisnem postopku bo občina ravnala skladno z zakonodajo, novo sodno prakso in z dolžno skrbnostjo," so še napovedali na piranski občini.
V drugem dokumentu, ki pokriva isto zadevo, je podrobnejše opisano, kako KPK preverja ravnanje župana. KPK je potrdila, da zadevo obravnavajo v predhodnem preizkusu in preverjajo okoliščine s podrobnostmi, ki jih z vidika zakona o integriteti in preprečevanju korupcije lahko zmanjšajo ali celo zavirajo. Če bo ugotovljeno utemeljeno kršitev zakona, bo KPK zoper pravno ali fizično osebo uvedla postopek preiskave. Nadaljnje poudarilo KPK je bilo, da kadrovski postopki v javni upravi zahtevajo transparentnost in iskanje najboljših kandidatov brez političnega vpliva. Predstavniki občine so nasprotno pojasnili, da s strani KPK niso prejeli nobenega obvestila. Županov zapis je po njihovih besedah predstavljal zgolj odziv na medijsko poročanje o domnevnem nezakonitem vodstvu galerij in hkrati pozitivno oceno dosedanjega dela direktorice.
Zadeva je tesno povezana s sodbo novogoriškega upravnega sodišča, ki je konec lanskega leta ugotovila, da je občina Piran leta 2021 pod vodstvom prejšnjega župana Đenia Zadkovića pri imenovanju direktorice Ambrožič Verderber kršila zakonodajo. Sodišče je po tožbi neizbrane kandidatke ugotovilo, da občina ni obrazložila njene izločitve iz postopka. Sklep občinskega sveta zaradi preprečevanja pravne negotovosti v zavodu ni odpravilo. Vodstvo občine pod županom Koreniko je ugotovitev poskušalo izpodbiti na vrhovnem sodišču, a so vrhovni sodniki predlog za revizijo junija zavrnili. Na piranski občini so glede tega pojasnili, da je sodišče takrat ugotovilo zgolj procesno napako. "Pri novem razpisnem postopku bo občina ravnala skladno z zakonodajo, novo sodno prakso in z dolžno skrbnostjo," so še napovedali na piranski občini.
V drugem dokumentu, ki pokriva isto zadevo, je podrobnejše opisano, kako KPK preverja ravnanje župana. KPK je potrdila, da zadevo obravnavajo v predhodnem preizkusu in preverjajo okoliščine s podrobnostmi, ki jih z vidika zakona o integriteti in preprečevanju korupcije lahko zmanjšajo ali celo zavirajo. Če bo ugotovljeno utemeljeno kršitev zakona, bo KPK zoper pravno ali fizično osebo uvedla postopek preiskave. Nadaljnje poudarilo KPK je bilo, da kadrovski postopki v javni upravi zahtevajo transparentnost in iskanje najboljših kandidatov brez političnega vpliva. Predstavniki občine so nasprotno pojasnili, da s strani KPK niso prejeli nobenega obvestila. Županov zapis je po njihovih besedah predstavljal zgolj odziv na medijsko poročanje o domnevnem nezakonitem vodstvu galerij in hkrati pozitivno oceno dosedanjega dela direktorice.
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VečerIndependent🔒CenterFactual 90Objective 75yesterdayThe trial of Marko Slavič Jr., a Plješka businessman, and Béla Benedek, a Hungarian entrepreneur, continues as the Maribor District Court has decided to supplement the expert opinion on the economic justification of disputed transactions at the center of allegations of tax evasion involving millions of euros and alleged bribery. The prosecution changed a key part of the indictment following a court decision by the European Union. Slavič is responding to accusations of conducting business through alleged shell companies. The alleged bribe of 668,000 euros and a seized spreadsheet are under scrutiny. The court rejected the appointment of a new expert but ordered the supplementation of the existing expert opinion. The ongoing decision by the Supreme Court regarding the revision of tax decisions could influence the case.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of legal proceedings without overtly favoring any side. It outlines the court's decision to supplement the expert opinion and mentions the allegations against the defendants without taking a stance on their guilt or innocence. The language remains neutral, and,
Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 75): The article reports on an ongoing legal case involving tax evasion and corruption allegations against Marko Slavič and Bela Benedek. It provides details about the court's decision to update the expert opinion and mentions related developments like changes in the indictment and potential impacts of h
N1 SlovenijaIndependentCenterFactual 88Objective 8015 hr. agoThe Corruption Prevention Commission (KPK) has initiated a preliminary investigation into the conduct of Piran mayor Andrej Korenika, focusing on his public support for the director of the Piran Coastal Galleries, Mari Ambrožič Verderber, shortly before the announcement of a new tender for the position. The allegations suggest possible prior favoritism toward the current director. The KPK confirmed they are examining the case under the integrity and anti-corruption law. Meanwhile, the municipality of Piran denies any wrongdoing, stating that the mayor's statement was merely a response to media reports about alleged illegal management of the galleries and a positive assessment of the director's work. They emphasized that the new tender process would be fully open to all candidates and that the mayor's support did not influence the selection committee. This issue is linked to a previous court ruling from late last year, which found that the municipality had violated regulations during the appointment of Ambrožič Verderber under the previous mayor, Đenia Zadković. The court ruled that the municipality failed to justify the exclusion of another candidate, and the decision was upheld by
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the allegations against the mayor and the municipality's denial, providing balanced perspectives without overtly favoring either side. It includes statements from the KPK and the municipality, offering a neutral account of the situation.
Why these scores (Factual 88 · Objective 80): The article covers the scrutiny of Piran Mayor Andrej Korenika by the Anti-Corruption Commission regarding alleged favoritism in a job posting. It presents both sides—KPK's investigation and the municipality's defense—fairly. The factual content is consistent with other sources, and while there is s
Žurnal24IndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 80yesterdayFormer mayor Milan Balažic has been released from custody after the district court in Ljubljana determined there was no longer a legal basis for his detention. Balažic, who stepped down as mayor of Moravče in June due to ongoing criminal proceedings against him, had previously been held under suspicion of multiple corruption-related offenses, including accepting bribes and facilitating illegal transactions. The prosecution had initially recommended his detention due to concerns over potential witness tampering, but the court ultimately ruled against extending his detention. Meanwhile, another individual linked to the investigation, Pavle Hevka—a former director of 2TDK and a prominent member of the Democratic Party—has also come under scrutiny. Hevka is alleged to have assisted Balažic in these alleged crimes, specifically regarding the procurement of natural stone for the renovation of a market in Moravče. The case remains in the early stages of the pre-trial process, and the Democratic Party has stated they will handle the matter according to standard procedures once more information becomes available.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal developments surrounding the former mayor and related individuals without overtly favoring any side. It includes quotes from both the defense and the party involved, providing a balanced view of the situation without apparent ideological framing.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 80): This article discusses the release of former mayor Milan Balažic from house arrest and his legal situation. It presents facts about the court’s decision not to extend the warrant based on lack of justification, along with details about his charges and resignation. The reporting is factual and balanc
Primorske noviceIndependentCenter15 hr. agoThe article discusses allegations of potential bias in the selection process for the director of Piran's Coastal Galleries, involving Mayor Andrej Korenika and current director Ambrožič Verderber. The Public Integrity Commission (KPK) confirmed they are investigating the matter under previous scrutiny, checking circumstances related to integrity and anti-corruption laws. Officials from Piran Municipality stated that the mayor’s public praise was a response to media reports suggesting unlawful leadership and a positive evaluation of the current director’s work. They emphasized that the mayor’s comments do not interfere with equal opportunities for candidates in future processes. The issue is linked to a court ruling from last year, which found that the municipality violated regulations during the appointment of Ambrožič Verderber under former mayor Đenia Zadković. The court concluded that the municipality failed to justify her removal from the process, and while the municipal council attempted to challenge this at the Supreme Court, the judges rejected the revision proposal in June.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives: the KPK investigation into possible legal violations and the municipal authorities’ defense of the mayor’s actions as a legitimate response to media narratives. There is no clear ideological leaning in the framing, as the report remains balanced between the KП
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