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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.
Czech journalist: Opened murder cases must be concluded
Czech journalist Pavla Holcová believes that journalists are most powerful when they collaborate with each other with the support of civil society.
We need to take the protection of journalists seriously
The current case of a convicted journalist shows where to start: decriminalising the work of journalists.
Is Slovakia still in the bosom of corruption?
Official statistics show less corruption cases are being solved.
Thousands of people returned to the streets
Though the main Bratislava protest was cancelled, people attended other gatherings, expressing their disagreement with the current situation.
There is still work to be done
2018 is not a re-run of 1989, but there is a connection.
Organisers cancelled the Bratislava protest
But they are ready to monitor the steps of the new government closely and return to streets when necessary.
The prosecutor’s office will check police representative’s wife
The wife of high police official owns a shopping mall worth €45 million.
Economy remains unaffected for now
Rating agencies are closely watching political developments in Slovakia
Italian journalist: The Courts say that the Vadalas are from ‘Ndrangheta. That’s all there is to it
The annual turnover of ‘Ndrangheta is 60 billion dollars, investigative reporter Albanese says.
Foreigners also want a decent Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator asked foreigners living in Slovakia how they see the murder of the journalist and his fiancee as well as the political upheaval it has provoked.
Kiska will appoint new government on Thursday
The president reportedly asked for the dismissal of current Police Corps president; the interior minister nominee is ready to act.
The opposition proposes early elections
The MPs point to the fundamental changes the parliament has undergone since March 2016.
Appeal by personalities: We want to trust the state again
The signatories of the We Want to Trust appeal have a set of demands, including the removal of the police president and special prosecutor, a credible interior minister and measures to find the murderers of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová.
The Nitra concert for Ján and Martina was attended by hundreds of people
Organisers say they want to continue the concerts to emphasise that music needs freedom and to commemorate those who died for a cause closely connected with freedom, Ján and Martina.
Italian companies in Slovakia drew EU-funds worth €68m
After the Agriculture Ministry lifted its embargo, it turned out that the companies of Italians suspected of ties with ’Ndrangheta received subsidies worth millions of euros, through the Agricultural Paying Agency.
Kuciak Sr: I do not believe justice will be served
The parents of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová are sceptical as to whether the investigation of their children's murder will return results and justice will be served.
Zuzana Kronerová: I would stand for twelve hours in the street with you
In an interview with Sme, Slovak actress Zuzana Kronerová discusses why she stands with the Slovak people and their pursuit for a more decent Slovakia.
Blog: Slovakia needs its Macron
"For a Decent Slovakia", where next ? Reflections from a Brit living in Slovakia.
Some Slovak media witnessed “the Trump effect”
Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks talks about the atmosphere in society following the double murder of journalist and his fiancée, and steps to be taken.
€540,000 transaction between Vadala and Trošková raises suspicions
The bank connected to the former prime minister’s assistant had an account with a company investigated for VAT skulduggery.
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