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MP Marček’s trip to Crimea has no results
Independent MP's alleged private trip to Crimea, which in fact resembled official delegation and included meeting the top representatives of the peninsula now controlled by the Kremlin, has not resulted in any…Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Aug 2018, at 13:38
Technopol and other buildings controlled by Kočner & Co. have been blocked
The group around Marian Kočner prosecuted for embezzling the Technopol company.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Aug 2018, at 13:29
Silence finally? The owner of the “opera house” in Štúrovo detained
The woman whose case has been made into a theatre play was charged with ignoring the Supreme Court’s ruling and dangerous threats and brought into pre-trial custody.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Aug 2018, at 12:47
Kočner’s villa, family house and plots were seized
Allegedly, this step is connected to the unfounded VAT return worth €8.3 million.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Aug 2018, at 13:14
Appellate court rejects prosecutor’s complaint concerning ex-Smer MP
The higher-instance court confirmed that an ex-official of the Smer ruling party (who rose to fame thanks to the testimony of his wife describing how he packed corrupt cash in alu-foil) did not abuse his wife or…Compiled by Spectator staff, 20. Jul 2018, at 6:33
The Iris senior home should have been closed down long ago
The senior home in downtown Bratislava had financial problems, failing to receive a state subsidy; but only recent publicity revealed that instead of qualified emplyees, a cook and a cleaning lady treated the…Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Jul 2018, at 13:24
MP Baránik obliged to pay €200,000 to judge for slander
Opposition deems this step intimidation of deputies that threatens their freedom of speech in parliament.Compiled by Spectator staff, 3. Jul 2018, at 6:41
PM Pellegrini: lack of dialogue and tolerance threatens multilateralism
At the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, he also answered questiones about migrants, Ján Kuciak and the resignations of RTVS reporters.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Jun 2018, at 23:11
“Fecal phantom” gets final sentence
Turning down the appeal of the young man, the appellate court confirmed his suspended sentence.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Jun 2018, at 22:55
Punishments issued for match-rigging in Slovak football
The recent case results in 6 people charged and 12 suspended.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Jun 2018, at 14:09
Court: ex-boss of military intelligence is innocent
The intelligence officer who reported embezzlement and was then charged with collecting classified information and threatening national security was cleared.Compiled by Spectator staff, 26. Jun 2018, at 21:11
Marian Kočner and Pavol Rusko released
Kočner and Rusko will not be held in custody while they are under prosecution for forging promissory notes to the private TV channel Markíza.Compiled by Spectator staff, 25. Jun 2018, at 14:39
Threats, scandals, and dubious political ties. Who is Marian Kočner?
The businessman with many ties to politicians has been detained by police.Roman Cuprik, Peter Kováč24. Jun 2018, at 21:39
Protesting farmers refuse to leave Bratislava before meeting PMPhoto
The farmers driving tractors caused a traffic collapse in some areas. As of now, PM Pellegrini has no intention of meeting with them.Compiled by Spectator staff, 21. Jun 2018, at 5:33
Parliamentary committee disagrees over President Kiska’s campaign financing
Some members believe Kiska clearly violated the law while others are criticising the committee for acting outside of its jurisdiction.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. Jun 2018, at 21:07
UPDATED: 21. Jun 2018, at 15:56
For a Decent Slovakia organise another protest for June 22
At the same time, they are suing ex-PM Robert Fico, in response to his statements made during the protest rallies in February, citing fear-mongering and defamation.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Jun 2018, at 13:36
Czech PM files lawsuit against Slovakia at ECHR
Czech Premier Andrej Babiš sues his homeland in the European Court for Human Rights in connection with records proving his collaboration with the communist-era secret police.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Jun 2018, at 13:09
Policeman from anti-corruption unit arrested for corruption
The case might be linked to illegal waste dump.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Jun 2018, at 0:07
Wanted Brtva testified in court, nobody arrested him
The man for whom a European arrest warrant has allegedly been issued testified and even gave media interviews, while walking away free afterwards. His lawyer claims they appealed and so the warrant is suspended.Compiled by Spectator staff, 13. Jun 2018, at 13:17
Prosecutor Špirko found guilty of disciplinary transgression but not punished
“In light of the nature of the transgression, it is reasonable to expect that having the disciplinary committee deliberate on the matter is sufficient,” says committee chair.Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Jun 2018, at 14:06
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