Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Thursday, January 31, 2019, as summarised by the STA:
DELO
Fire safety at hospitals
"Hospitals: Getting less safe with age": Funds are lacking for expensive construction measures that would improve fire safety at Slovenian hospitals. (front page, 4)
Venezuela
"Opposition preserving momentum": Tens of thousands take to the street to demand free democratic elections, while international pressure on the increasingly isolated Maduro regime is also growing. (front page, 6)
Ljubljana tourism fair
"Fair featuring exhibitors from the Adriatic region and even from Nepal": The 30th annual Alpe-Adria fair got under way on Wednesday, attracting 330 tour operators from the region as well from Nepal. (front page)
DNEVNIK
Jesenice hospital fire
"Towards safe hospitals for all": While it has not been confirmed that the fire at Jesenice hospital was caused by a patient with dementia, Denvnik has found out that there are no special rules for dealing with such patients at hospitals. (front page, 2, 18)
Criminal procedure act
"Katič waters down Klemenčič's amendments": The revised proposal for changes to the criminal procedure act, to possibly be discussed by the government today, is said to be without the most contentious initial provisions, including the one allowing police to interrogate a suspect without the lawyer's presence. (front page, 3)
FINANCE
Investment
"Leading listed companies investing EUR 500m": The top Slovenian companies on the stock exchange are announcing a substantial increase in investment. (front page, 2-3)
Takeovers
"Has Sergej Racman bought almost half of Komunala Nova Gorica?": According to the paper's sources, a company connected to businessman Sergej Racman has acquired the 45% stake held in the Nova Gorica (W) waste management company by cement maker Salon Anhovo. (front page, 4)
Competitiveness
"GTCI: Slovenia unattractive for foreign experts": The latest studies, including the Global Talent Competitiveness Index, show Slovenia has a lot of room for improvement when it comes to attracting foreign investment and top talent. (front page, 6-7)
VEČER
Kindergarten costs
"Higher wages driving up costs of care": The pay increase in the public sector has also translated into a 5-10% increase in kindergarten costs and a 1.3% to 4% higher bill for care in elderly homes. (front page, 15)
Palliative care
"First palliative care, then euthanasia": We have no right to dismiss the question of euthanasia. It is time for politics to say that we are ready to talk. (front page, 8-9)
Skiing
"Golden Fox fever in Maribor": All is set for the 55th women's Alpine Skiing World Cup meet in Maribor. (front page, 9, 22, 23)
