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SloveniaPortal unfounded on the health of (un) vaccinated children
The article discusses a Facebook post sharing a screenshot of an article titled 'Are Unvaccinated Children Healthier?' published by the magazine Misteriji last November. The article claims that pharmaceutical companies' studies show unvaccinated children are healthier than those who received one or more vaccines. The post gained significant attention online with over 300 shares, 800 likes, and 335 comments. Further investigation revealed that the article was written by Ivo Zvardoň, who previously posted content on 321gold about the pros and cons of childhood vaccination. Zvardoň cited multiple
Janša: The only high-ranking political police officer is Marta Kos
Prime Minister Janez Janša mentioned that Marta Kosić, the European Commissioner, was previously registered as an employee of the Security Service of the Republic of Slovenia (SDV), formerly known as the UDBA. He brought this up during a time when the transition-left movement is collecting signatures for a referendum against 'political police.' The coalition government passed a new version of the law on parliamentary inquiry because the previous version, proposed by Urška Klakočar Zupančič, was seen as excessive and disproportionate in its interference with the effectiveness of parliamentaryin
It's not true that the STA lied during the election reporting.
The article discusses claims made by the portal e-Maribor regarding alleged inaccuracies in the reporting of results from this year's parliamentary elections by the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). The portal accused STA of misleading the public by reporting that Matej Arčon received the highest share of votes in his electoral district. The article notes that other media outlets also reported STA's findings without verification. It mentions an initial report published by STA on March 23, which stated that Robert Golob received nearly 10,400 votes in his districts and that Arčon achieved the最高的投票率
Claim on the method of acquisition 30 Sijovčevo real estate unfounded
The article discusses claims made by a Facebook user regarding how Defense Minister Borut Sajović acquired 30 properties. The claim suggests that Sajović, while serving as mayor of Tržič, gave roses and gifts to caretakers at a senior citizens' housing complex (DSO), leading them to transfer their property to him. The article notes that Sajović was mayor of Tržič from 2006 to 2022 and became defense minister in October 2024. It also mentions that Oštro has been tracking Sajović's assets since September 2024 and updated the information in June of last year. As of May this year, all identified S
UN repeatedly publicly warned of the situation in Nigeria
The article discusses the United Nations' presence in Nigeria since 1960 and mentions a social media post by an Argentine-Israeli user who claims Islamic extremists have killed 52,000 Christians in Nigeria, which the UN has allegedly not reported. The article also references the Conflict Barometer, an annual report by the Heidelberg Institute for International Conflict Research, which tracks conflicts involving Boko Haram and the Nigerian government since 2009.
We've obtained material from a secret government meeting on the genocide in Gaza.
The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released documents related to Slovenia's intervention in South Africa's genocide case against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The documents indicate that Slovenia decided to intervene because, as a signatory to the Genocide Convention, it has a direct interest in preserving the integrity of the convention. The decision was made shortly before elections, and the government had previously kept the material confidential due to concerns over national interests. Oštro raised objections to the secrecy, arguing that the public hada
Acute after eight years in a new form
Oštro, a Slovenian news outlet, has undergone an eight-year transformation, introducing a new visual and auditory identity. The redesign aims to better reflect the outlet's evolution while supporting its editorial goals. The changes include a modernized website, a new visual style, and unique audio elements created by professionals in the field. The core mission of Oštro remains unchanged: providing credible journalism.
New analysis reveals security flaws in the telegram
A report by Russian independent media outlet iStories reveals security vulnerabilities in the messaging app Telegram, based on an analysis by cybersecurity firm Symbolic Software. The report confirms previous findings from last year indicating potential risks for user privacy and security. Telegram has denied these claims, asserting full control over its servers and no sharing of private message data. The analysis highlights that Telegram still does not use standard security mechanisms to better protect user privacy, despite not confirming that messages can be decrypted.
The price of a wine may be higher than the official price if purchased from an unauthorised seller
The article discusses the potential for higher prices when purchasing electronic toll tags (e-vinjet) from unauthorized sellers compared to official sources. It notes that an online platform called Elektronskavinjeta charged €134.99 for an annual e-vinjet for personal vehicles, while the official Darso website offered it for €117.50. The article explains that Elektronskavinjeta is operated by Roadwise Group, registered in the Netherlands, and claims to be an independent service that registers e-vinjets with official authorities. However, Darso has warned that unauthorized sellers often charge
Large language models cover more left-handed resources but not planned
The article discusses findings from an OpenAI report indicating that over a quarter of U.S. employees, including 45% with post-secondary education, use ChatGPT at work. It also references statements by Tadej Strehovec, a theology professor, who claims large language models primarily draw data from more left-leaning studies and articles. Marko Robnik Šikonja, a computer science professor, explains that these models do not intentionally favor left-leaning sources but rather include them because they are more readily available. He notes that training data for such models includes diverse content,