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As a presidency country, Slovenia is under the spotlight by international media (Photo: CE)

EU presidency country faces criticism over press freedom

The government of new EU presidency country Slovenia is facing mounting criticism over press freedom, with over 500 journalists in the two million-country accusing its political leaders of censorship.

Fresh protests by the Slovenian media came after alleged reluctance by the centre-right government led by prime minister Janez Jansa to tackle earlier complaints by journalists.

Two leading reporters, Blaz Zgaga and Matej Surc, initiated a petition last year signed by some 570 journ...

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As a presidency country, Slovenia is under the spotlight by international media (Photo: CE)

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