The Slovenian competition authority, known as AVK, issued a decision on July 27, 2026, regarding the merger between Dolenjski List Novo mesto, a newspaper publishing company, and Salomon d. o. o., a company focused on employing disabled individuals and providing various services.

AVK concluded that the merger does not raise any competition concerns and is in line with the applicable competition rules. This decision allows Dolenjski List to gain control over Salomon, facilitating their operations in the market.