SloveniaThe article reports that the cost of home care services in the municipality of Gorje will increase starting July 1, 2026. The price hike is attributed to higher labor costs due to minimum wage adjustments, increased overtime pay, and implementation of salary reforms in the public sector. Material costs, transportation expenses, and employee sick leave also contribute to rising costs. Currently, users pay 5.38 euros per hour during weekdays, 7.54 euros on Sundays, and 8.08 euros on holidays. The new prices will be 40.30 euros on weekdays, 48.44 euros on Sundays, and 51.16 euros on holidays. The municipality will continue subsidizing 71.45% of the costs, resulting in user payments of 7.82 euros on weekdays, 10.94 euros on Sundays, and 11.73 euros on holidays.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a municipal decision regarding service pricing, without overt ideological framing. It explains the reasons for the price increase based on economic factors and provides detailed financial data without apparent bias toward any political ideology.
