Murder of journalist, page 13
Ján Kuciak was an investigative reporter working for the Aktuality.sk, dealing mostly with stories concerning tax fraud. He and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová were killed on February 21, 2018 in their house in the western-Slovak village of Veľká Mača.
Washington Post reporter outraged that journalist’s phone was seized by Slovak police
The US daily says that seizing her phone was merely the latest attempt by Slovak authorities to harass those close to a reporter who was killed for doing his job.
Protest planned for the birthday of murdered journalist postponed
Several civic initiatives calling for early elections have organised another protest, which was originally to take place in Námestie Slobody Square on May 17 but was postponed to May 25 and mvoed to SNP Square.
Police seized the mobile phone of Kuciak’s colleague, without explanation
Journalists are now calling for a proper explanation of such behaviour, pointing to the duty to protect their sources.
General prosecutor: Some police chiefs act unlawfully in Kuciak investigation
Jaromír Čižnár criticised the failures of police, prosecutors and Agriculture Minister Gabriela Matečná.
Five things that the murders of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová have changed
The two months that have passed since the murder of a journalist and his fiancée have shown that there is a strong civil society in Slovakia.
Thousands attended concert commemorating Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová
The commemorative concert coupled with a holy mass took place on the day Kuciak and Kušnírová were supposed to wed.
People across Slovakia were calling for elections
People met at the eve of the planned wedding of murdered couple Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová in more than 20 towns and cities in Slovakia and abroad
Is Slovakia’s free press under attack?
Journalist’s murder not the only reason to be concerned about media freedom in Slovakia.
UPDATED: For a Decent Slovakia Initiative continues special Friday meetings
People behind the recent meetings decided to continue organising them on a nationwide basis, with one rally taking place on the eve of the planned wedding of the murdered Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová.
Bratislava Friday protest smaller but still full of criticism
Organisers of the already traditional Friday protest are different, too – as is the goal.
Veľká Mača house to commemorate Ján Kuciak
The house of the murdered journalist is frequently visited and locals do not oppose to turning it into a museum for freedom of speech.
US Embassy will rename an award after Ján Kuciak
The award is granted annually to people trying to improve the lives of their fellow citizens and strengthen democracy.
Slovakia drops in press freedom ranking
Hatred of journalism threatens democracies, and journalists are killed even in Europe, RSF Index 2018 finds.
Kiska: Saková is a wasted opportunity
But he has no other option than to appoint her as interior minister. Opposition and civic initiatives are also critical.
OLAF began investigating the alleged abuse of EU funds in Slovakia
European Anti-fraud Office will look into fraud involving EU funds for Slovak agriculture first revealed by murdered Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak
Slovakia to extradite Vadala to Italy for prosecution
Slovak court approves the change of custody from pre-trial to extradition for Italian businessman active in Slovakia, leading to his actual extradition.
EP calls for thorough investigation of Kuciak’s murder
It has raised an alarm about the potential infiltration of organised crime in the Slovak economy and politics at all levels.
Students will return to streets on Friday
They will hold up the letters of the last sentence from the last story by murdered Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak.
Concert to be held on murdered couple’s planned wedding day
The main idea is to unite the families and people who care about Slovakia, the organisers said.
International team will help investigate Kuciak’s murder
The agreement was signed in The Hague.
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