Corruption & scandals, page 16
News on corruption in Slovakia
Court accepted the charges in bulletin-board tender
Two former ministers, accused in one of the biggest scandals of the first Fico government, may become the first two ex-ministers to be sentenced.
Ombudswoman: MFA violated the constitution
Transparency International Slovensko now prepares a lawsuit.
Employee of the ministry’s agency accused of corruption
If found guilty, the employee of the Agricultural Paying Agency may spend up to eight years in prison for taking a bribe.
Police will check overpriced EU presidency
The presidency will also be scrutinised by state auditors.
Police raid Bašternák premises
The raid was linked to the residential complex Bonaparte, where PM Fico also rents a flat.
Car of local councilor burnt out
Lukáš Ranik believes it was arson because he uncovered corruption.
Top constitutional lawyers call for scrapping amnesties
Former Constitutional Court judges, constitutional lawyers and academics say parliament should pass a constitutional law to abolish Mečiar’s amnesties.
Ex-PM Radičová returned the award from NGO
Unlike incumbent public officials, the former prime minister returned an award she received from an NGO that made a provoking declaration on migration and migrants.
Regional Court confirmed the rights of Paška brothers were violated
As the right to a defence of the Paška brothers – relatives of the former speaker of parliament for Smer – was allegedly violated, the criminal case goes back to district prosecutor.
Slovakia stagnates in fight against corruption
Slovakia should focus on the exercise of power rather than changing laws says report.
Businessman Bašternák explains origin of property
The businessman involved in scandals concerning potential VAT fraud, who has close ties to top Slovak politicians, is being checked by the Prosecutor’s Office.
Heart surgeon sentenced for bribery, allowed to work again
Renowned heart surgeon Viliam Fischer who was handed a suspended sentence, a fine and a work ban for accepting a bribe will be allowed to practice again.
Fico: OECD will conduct audit of anti-corruption legislation in Slovakia
The audit is designed to determine whether anti-corruption legislation is effective and standard, and whether it could pose an obstacle to economic growth.
Final verdict announced in land fund scandal
The case that cost the then-agriculture minister his post and helped topple the coalition cabinet of Smer, HZDS and SNS, saw the final verdict – but the defendant will not go to prison.
Kaliňák: Corruption in top politics cannot be prosecuted; it does not exist
Kaliňák says his words were taken out of context, but that Slovakia has improved regarding corruption in recent years.
Foreign Ministry refuses to show presidency documents
Transparency International Slovensko accuses the ministry of “arrogant tactics of violating the law”.
Prosecution linked to the Bašternák case launched
The constructor of the Bonaparte residential complex faces suspicions of not paying taxes.
Police close ferry investigation
The investigators have not found any machinations in the competition won by the company owned by shell firms.
Lajčák still failing to provide answers to key questions about Evka
MPs reviewing the case requested documents concerning how Evka was selected and who its competitors were. They were left disappointed.
Investigator Gajdoš accused two ex-managers
Investigator Marek Gajdoš, who retires disappointed with the conditions and approach of Slovak police, made a move on his last day in office.
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