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Tadej Ostrc stated that he did not propose lifting the ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces, in school playgrounds, or in cars when children are present, nor did he propose lifting the ban on flavors in electronic cigarettes. He emphasized that these changes have not been confirmed and are not part of his health policy guidelines. He described the document that became public as an incomplete working draft, not as an approved proposal from the Ministry of Health. He mentioned that the existing protective provisions of tobacco legislation will be maintained and incorporated into a new regulation, and that the circumstances of the preparation and submission of the document will be verified. He highlighted the goal of more effective prevention, reducing the harmful effects of alcohol and tobacco, and protecting children and adolescents. #zdravje #preventiva #tobak (translated)

She does not like to reveal much about her privacy, stating on the covers of many of her books only that "she was born in Canada and makes a living teaching ancient Greek." She also rejects autobiographical interpretations of her work, although she simultaneously admits that she "uses motives from her life in writing in the same way as any other facts." #AnneCarson #NobelovaNagrada #književnost (translated)

It would be harmful if a parliamentary majority were to push for a position that a transition government would need to defend and might struggle to fully take responsibility for. So it would be unfortunate and it would disrupt our relations with Israel, the Sweden Democrats' foreign policy spokesperson Aron Emilsson is clear that he does not want to see a freezing of the agreement. #Israel #EU #Sverige (translated)

Polona Rifelj asked why journalists do not ask specific individuals for their payroll and the amount of taxes paid in response to claims that foreigners in Slovenia pay taxes. If she is the owner or director of a company, they would also be interested in its operations, the taxes paid on profits, and any potential blockades, executions, or criminal charges. They should also ask her if she receives child benefits and in what amount, whether she pays for kindergarten, whether she lives in a non-profit apartment and under what conditions, and what kind of car she drives based on reported income, she noted. According to her, the answers would show whether she respects the Slovenian legal order, fulfills tax obligations, and under what conditions she benefits from a system that has been funded by taxpayers for decades. They should also show whether she deserves the right to vote, she added. #Slovenija #Davki #Novinarstvo (translated)

SabriAlexander wrote that an era in football came to an end that evening, not just for Argentina but for the entire football world. He described Lionel Messi as more than a player and argued that his magic and memorable moments had made football an art. According to SabriAlexander, Messi's impact would endure. #Messi #Fotboll #Legendar (translated)

Igor Muzevic noted that he felt awkward when the non-governmental organization quoted Nicholas Taleb, as Muki was supposedly doing in the recording. He mentioned that Taleb introduced the term "Intellectual Yet Idiot" or IYI for well-educated members of the higher middle class, which includes bureaucrats, officials of non-governmental organizations, and various experts. According to Muzevic's description, IYIs shape rules and policies, lead organizations, and manage institutions, but they are generally not the ones to bear the consequences of unsuccessful ideas. Their authority is said to be based on diplomas, titles, and positions, rather than on practical experience or proven results. He added that they often act condescendingly and interpret disagreement as ignorance, labeling skeptics as uneducated, reactionary, or populist. #IntellectualYetIdiot #NicholasTaleb #NVO (translated)

Marko Plahuta published a thread about traffic, accidents, and congestion on Slovenian highways in the summer. He stated that since April he has been collecting data from publicly available online traffic counters at five-minute intervals. According to him, the displayed information shows the worst day on the route Kp–Lj; the congestion is said to have started in Lj and spread backward. https://t.co/bAGS0xgTT7 #slovenskeavtoceste #promet #zastoji (translated)

Early voting is starting ahead of the super referendum, where civil society and the political opposition are focusing on the key referendum on the amendment of the law on parliamentary investigations, while the government warns of potential authoritarian consequences. #Slovenija #referendum #politika (translated)

The authors emphasize the necessity of immediately establishing global oversight over artificial intelligence, as current approaches do not ensure adequate accountability and can lead to serious social and economic consequences. #umetnainteligenca #gospodarstvo #tehnologija (translated)

Jože Možina wrote that he refused to grant clemency to Rosvita Pesek and expected professional responsibility from her. He claimed that RTV Slovenia did not report impartially during the four years of litigation in the dispute between him and Svetlana Makarovič, and that the segment in the show Odmevi omitted his key arguments and recorded statement. Možina stated that the public was presented with a distorted image of the reasons for his lawsuit, as specific insults that are the subject of the dispute were not mentioned, in his words. He added that the events were accurately reported by other media, including POP TV, Siol, Domovina, Planet TV, Info360, Nova24, N1, Slovenske novice, and Delo. He also referred to the position of the Association of Journalists and Publicists. He criticized the response of the host of Odmevi, Rosvita Pesek, and editor of the show, Aleš Malerič, and assessed that a correction and an apology would be appropriate. He emphasized that he is seeking judicial protection to defend his good name, the freedom of the journalistic profession, and the culture of communication. #Novinarstvo #Mediji #Slovenija (translated)