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With explosives above the ATM
Slovenia🏛️ Politics11 hr. ago

With explosives above the ATM

On the night of October 19, 2026, an unknown explosive device damaged an ATM located at a Mercator store in the center of Preddvor, Slovenia. The explosion caused damage to both the ATM and surrounding property. Local police were alerted around 2:35 AM and conducted an investigation at the scene. Authorities are collecting information to identify those responsible but have not disclosed further details due to the ongoing investigation. Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise resembling a metal object being moved, though some initially speculated it could be a gas cylinder or a deflated tire. No one considered the possibility of an ATM being deliberately blown up.

Unknown perpetrators damaged an ATM with an explosive device in Preddvor, Gorenjska, following an explosion reported around 2:35 a.m. local time on Monday. Police confirmed damage to both the ATM and the surrounding structure, though the exact nature of the explosive used has not been disclosed. Authorities are conducting an investigation and have urged anyone with information to contact them via phone numbers 113 or 080 1200. Details of the probe remain limited due to its ongoing nature. The incident occurred near a Mercator store in the center of Preddvor. Witnesses reported finding pieces of plastic and fragments of the ATM’s casing on a nearby hotel terrace and parking area. Some residents heard a muffled noise around 2:30 a.m., describing it as sounding like a metal object being moved. Others speculated it could have been a gas cylinder or a deflated tire, but none considered the possibility of an explosive attack. Police have inspected the scene and continue gathering information. A public prosecutor will be informed of all developments. No further details were available at the time of reporting.

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Nova24TV logoNova24TVParty-alignedCenter11 hr. ago
Unknown perpetrators used an explosive device to damage an ATM.

Yesterday at around 2:35 AM, police in Gornji (Upper) Slovenia were alerted to an explosion in the area of Preddvor Municipality. Unknown perpetrators damaged an ATM using an explosive substance. According to police reports released on Monday, both the ATM and the surrounding structure sustained property damage. Authorities are conducting an investigation at the scene and collecting information from witnesses. They have urged anyone with knowledge of the incident or suspects to contact the police hotline at 113 or the anonymous line at 080 1200. Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, further details cannot be disclosed at this time.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward account of an act of vandalism involving an explosive device. It includes quotes from the police and mentions their investigative efforts without apparent ideological framing or biased language. The focus is on the event itself rather than any political stance.

Gorenjski glas logoGorenjski glasIndependentCenter13 hr. ago
With explosives above the ATM

On the night of October 19, 2026, an unknown explosive device damaged an ATM located at a Mercator store in the center of Preddvor, Slovenia. The explosion caused damage to both the ATM and surrounding property. Local police were alerted around 2:35 AM and conducted an investigation at the scene. Authorities are collecting information to identify those responsible but have not disclosed further details due to the ongoing investigation. Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise resembling a metal object being moved, though some initially speculated it could be a gas cylinder or a deflated tire. No one considered the possibility of an ATM being deliberately blown up.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal incident involving an ATM explosion, which is primarily a law enforcement and security issue rather than a directly political event. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the facts of the incident and the police response without evident ideological slant or bias.

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