Corruption & scandals, page 17
News on corruption in Slovakia
Charge against Matovič for claims about Fico’s account dropped
Leader of the opposition OľaNO-NOVA movement was charged with libel, as he accused Prime Minister Robert Fico of having a secret account in Belize but the charge has been dropped.
Lajčák’s numbers are not accurate
The recent scandal surrounding the events organised by the Foreign Ministry and connected with the Slovak presidency of the Council of European Union gets ever more and more protracted and unclear, with FAM explanations bringing confusion rather than clarity.
Blog: I Am Because We Are
Today, Slovaks have a lot more power than they had at any other point in history. Perhaps the time has come to look at corruption differently and stop seeing it as something we are passive victims of?
Fico “prostitutes” outburst prompts concerns
Media professionals condemn prime minister’s statements.
Whistleblower law underused so far
A total of 20 whistleblowers applied for protection and five protection performances expired between early 2015 and late September 2016.
Hlávková: I wanted to do the right thing
Our boss told us that the order should go to an agency close to Smer, Zuzana Hlávková says in an interview with the Sme daily.
Ex-employee points to overpriced presidency-related orders
The shadow of manipulated and overpriced public procurement looms over Slovakia’s EU presidency after a former ministry official spoke out about suspicious practices. The ministry dismisses the allegations.
Matovič faces charges for slandering Fico
The charges concern the claims that the prime minister owns a shell company and has bank accounts in Belize.
Adelais Clinique operated without permission, including botched surgeries
Without a license to perform medical services, who exactly should look into the clinic is disputed.
Gorilla will be finished by member of original team
An unnamed source has named the successor to chief investigator of the Gorilla case, Gajdoš, who is stepping down.
Fico not to dismiss Kaliňák; committee investigates
Kaliňák submits material for review over involvement with Bašternák case, although some documentation missing; Fico dismisses allegations against Kaliňák.
TIS: One in eight Slovak households paid a bribe in 2015
One in eight Slovak households paid a bribe last year in connection with some public bodies, according to the Global Corruption Barometer.
MPs will not talk to Gajdoš about Gorilla file
The constitutional parliamentary committee has not answered the question of whether the police investigation team’s head will be heard.
Bašternák case contributed to deterioration of democracy
No respondent in the survey saw a significant improvement in democracy in Slovakia.
Gašpar spoke with Kiska about the Gorilla case
The president was also curious about why nobody has been accused in the case yet.
Nationwide raid aimed alleged VAT fraud
Police detained more than 20 suspects.
Paška nephews accused of assaulting woman
Two of the brothers may face a custodial sentence of two to five years and the third one. six months to three years.
Ex-investigator: Most parts of the Gorilla case are true
After being refused to explain his cause to MPs, former investigator of the Gorilla case met with President Andrej Kiska, briefing him on events.
Lipšic and Grendel challenge charges
Daniel Lipšic objects to steps taken by police and their witnesses.
Lex Panama, Slovak style
Even if Žitňanská’s law were to cut the plundering by just by a small fraction, we are still talking about some tens of millions of euros.
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