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News on corruption in Slovakia
Valček Interview: With Ján Kuciak, we got to the Mafia through Trošková
Reporter of the Sme daily Adam Valček initially cooperated with Ján Kuciak, the murdered journalist, on the case of Italian Mafia.
UPDATED: Investigative journalist killed in his house
Ján Kuciak was writing, among other issues, about tax frauds concerning the Five Star Residence block of flats.
Suspicious "rural entrepreneurs" involved with Smer emerge in Nitra
Successful businesspeople from the village of Babindol who have received subsidies from EU funds worth millions have connections to the ruling Smer party.
Special prosecutor involved in Bašternák case acquitted of charges
The prosecutor of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, Vasil Špirko, will be subject to a proceeding before a disciplinary committee.
Tax fraud suspect Bašternák returns millions to the state
The prosecutor will have the final say as to whether this is valid.
eBay auctions offer fake Slovak artwork
Original artwork by Slovak modernists like Bazovský, Galanda and Benka would cost tens of thousands of euros but fakes cost only hundreds.
Interior Ministry has not sent any invoices to President Kiska
After much fuss about President Andrej Kiska not paying invoices for his “private flights” to his hometown of Poprad, it turns put there have never been any. Constitutional officials are entitled to use government airplanes for free.
Economic competition was not distorted during EU Council’s presidency
Despite suggestions of media reports, rules of economic competition were not distorted in Foreign Ministry’s orders during Slovakia’s presidency of the EU Council, the Anti-trust Office finds.
Ex intelligence employee: Lexa oversaw the 1995 abduction
Former Slovak Intelligence Service (SIS) member, from the task force that abducted the son of then-president, revealed to Sme that the kidnapping was overseen by then-SIS head.
Reportéri TV investigative show scrapped
Reporters Without Borders (RWB) warn that media independence in Slovakia could be threatened by this step.
The education minister unexpectedly dissolved analytical institute
Despite analytical institutes saving public money and scrutinising the best operation methods, the Education Ministry abruptly scrapped the one falling under its authority.
Audit Office found no crime, but flaws in Slovakia’s EU Council’s presidency
NKÚ announced that there were no crimes committed by the Slovak organisers of the country’s presidency of EU Council, but added mistakes were made, including incomplete invoices, flawed accountancy and a formal financial inspection.
Slovaks are unsatisfied with police uncovering corruption
Five embassies in Slovakia call on Slovak government to continue fighting against corruption, promising further support.
Kaliňák’s property portfolio under scrutiny due to his transactions with a tax fraud suspect
Following the order of the general prosecutor, the police will also check the property of ex-minister Ján Počiatek.
Kaliňák survives a no-confidence vote, remains interior minister
Out of 128 MPs present in parliament, 53 voted to oust him, while 76 votes were necessary to recall him.
Slovak celebrations of Schengen anniversary to cost €120,000
By the time the opposition tries to recall Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák through a no-confidence vote, his ministry will organise a posh, overpriced celebration of Slovakia joining the Schengen Area.
TIS: Despite progress, Slovakia still fails to catch corrupt “big fish”
The country has improved the fight against corruption in the past years, but keeps failing in terms of prosecuting people at top levels, transparency watchdog finds.
Police block disputed amount on lawyer Bžán’s account
The company that signed a contract with Lawyer Radomír Bžán regarding state representation in international arbitration has asked the court to block the remuneration on his account.
State will pay €17.6 million to lawyer but will immediately sue his firm
The management of state company HM Invest was sacked over this scandal but they can still receive a generous "golden handshake".
Police return backpack with €300,000 to railway official
The money police found in the backpack of long-time railway official, Štefan Hlinka, is allegedly “clean”.
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