Corruption & scandals
News on corruption in Slovakia
Opposition files suit against businessman Kočner over tax evasion
Two opposition parties joined forces to file a lawsuit against businessman and alleged crony of the government, Marián Kočner, over one specific case that dates back more than a year. Compiled by Spectator staff ,21. Jun 2017, at 22:07
Updated: 20. Jun 2017, at 23:45
UPDATED: Antimonopoly Office stops investigation of presidency orders
The Foreign Affairs Ministry welcomes the decision, but the ethics watchdog says the scrutiny lacked depth. Compiled by Spectator staff ,20. Jun 2017, at 13:30
Did Kočner do the deed?
Special Prosecutor scrutinises possible €8 million tax fraud. Opposition labels controversial tycoon, Marián Kočner, “a protected animal”. Compiled by Spectator staff ,14. Jun 2017, at 23:01
General prosecutor may look into case against controversial businessman
Both the controversial hotel transfers and the investigator’s contradictory remarks have drawn attention. Compiled by Spectator staff ,14. Jun 2017, at 13:17
Post mortem identifies suspicious substance in the body of František Gaulieder
Gaulieder was unlawfully expelled from parliament for his firm stance on the Mečiar amnesties and was recently killed by a train after receiving death-threats. Compiled by Spectator staff ,13. Jun 2017, at 23:06
Thousands of people join anti-corruption protests in Prešov and ŽilinaPhoto
Students have already collected 50,000 signatures for the anti-corruption petition. Compiled by Spectator staff ,13. Jun 2017, at 0:32
Mečiar: Amnesties are still valid
Former PM Vladimír Mečiar rejects the court’s decision to revoke amnesties he had signed. Compiled by Spectator staff ,12. Jun 2017, at 15:27
Quote of the week
“We managed to gather 10,000 people on May 1 without media support but nobody noticed. Now the media organise an event and everybody is ecstatic, calling it a big event.” Compiled by Spectator staff ,8. Jun 2017, at 13:17
Special prosecutor: New evidence in the Gorilla case
Dušan Kováčik said he may leave his funtion before the official expiration of his term. Compiled by Spectator staff ,7. Jun 2017, at 13:50
Anti-corruption marches return to Slovak streetsPhoto
The demands remain the same: investigate the biggest scandals and dismiss the politicians behind them. Compiled by Spectator staff ,5. Jun 2017, at 10:34
Slovak politicians, professionals react to scrapping of Mečiar amnesties
The Constitutional Court's approval of the cancellation of the infamous amnesties has largely united coalition and opposition politicians in praise of the decision. Compiled by Spectator staff ,1. Jun 2017, at 13:48
New government office against corruption to be headed by Peter Kovařík
Former police investigator, Peter Kovařík will become the new director of the Government Office department for corruption prevention. Compiled by Spectator staff ,31. May 2017, at 23:50
PM calls to fight corruption
Stricter measures should be taken in order to achieve the expected results in this area, Robert Fico said. Compiled by Spectator staff ,30. May 2017, at 22:54
Construction firm remains unpunished for tax evasion
Tax officers claim they prepared a criminal complaint, but it has not been sent to the police. Compiled by Spectator staff ,30. May 2017, at 14:28
People are more willing to report corruption
No clear reason exists for why the number has increased. Compiled by Spectator staff ,30. May 2017, at 14:01
Police president refuses the proposals of students
He turned down their suggestions for a public debate but invites them to talk about corruption at the Police Corps Presidium. Compiled by Spectator staff ,24. May 2017, at 13:58
Prague to hold anti-corruption march as well
Slovaks living abroad care about their homeland and call for an investigation of the corruption scandals. Compiled by Spectator staff ,23. May 2017, at 13:17
PM Fico: Investors should clearly declare whether they have encountered corruption or not
Representatives of the biggest investors in Slovakia met with Fico to discuss the local business environment. Compiled by Spectator staff ,22. May 2017, at 23:40
Court again frees policemen charged with bullying Roma boys
In the protracted case – lasting for seven years – the criminal panel of the Košice II District Court acquitted all ten defendants in the case of abused Roma children from the Lunik IX borough. Compiled by Spectator staff ,17. May 2017, at 20:32
General Prosecutor finds no evidence that Weiss did anything wrong
The ruling confirmed the verdict of the District Prosecutor’s Office, Bratislava I which found that the football player did not drive the car. Compiled by Spectator staff ,16. May 2017, at 21:55
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