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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.
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The consistency and accumulation of the incidents when politicians verbally attack journalists shows a clear trend in Central Europe, and slowly makes it acceptable to make ever more serious threats, or worse.
Murder of journalist: A short guide to the current political situation in Slovakia
Here are the names you need to know to understand how the unprecedented murder of a journalist, Ján Kuciak, and his fiancee, Martina Kušnírová, have affected Slovakia.
Police release all seven detained Italians
Investigation of the murder of Jan Kuciak continues, tens of thousands demonstrated around Slovakia and beyond on Friday.
Head of Reporters Without Borders: We will monitor if the investigation is independent
Christophe Deloire of Reporters Without Borders says leaders who have insulted journalists in the past need to apologise and commit to protecting journalists in the future.
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Tens of thousands of people went out to the squares of Slovak cities to commemorate the murdered journalist and his fiancée.
Last Week in Slovakia: Murder of journalist and his fiancée shook the whole country
The murdered journalist Ján Kuciak investigated links between politicians and Italian mafia.
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Coalition partner Most-Híd calls for a broader investigation team. Police abandon the drug dealer trace as irrelevant and continue investigating the Italians and a new trace, one involving the Supreme Court.
Brussels to look into suspicious agricultural subsidies
The Slovak Interior Ministry says help has been offered by international investigative institutions like Europol, the FBI and Scotland Yard.
Special investigative newsroom to continue Kuciak’s work
The journalist’s last piece was published by several international media organisations.
Can journalists turn to police when threatened?
In the past, journalists who tried to turn to police because of threats were usually turned down.
The sorrow and opportunity of 2018 in Slovakia
We have become a place where justice evaporates, and we feel helpless, as when we watch the huge number of lumber trucks that are now stripping our forests.
Sme daily editor-in-chief: We are now deciding what the world will be like after the murder
By stepping down, the culture minister ruined Robert Fico’s script that consequences were not necessary, says Beata Balogová.
US State Department calls for swift and determined investigation
The American Chamber of Commerce meanwhile warns that there can be no gambling with public trust in state institutions.
Police investigate drug dealers in connection with journalist’s murder
But the scenario linking the murders to the Italian Mafia remains the most probable version of events.
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The police are carrying out a raid in two eastern Slovak towns.
European Parliament held moment of silence for Ján Kuciak
EP President Antonio Tajani made a statement in parliament on murdered Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak, followed by a minute of silence.
Trošková and Jasaň are leaving their posts at Government’s Office
The decision is temporary as they will return to post when the murder investigation of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak is solved.
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.
A journalist is murdered: Where do we go from here?
Slovakia feels like it has arrived to a breaking point brought about by the unthinkable that has happened.
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