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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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New allegations of corruption have surfaced, implicating Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák in alleged corrupt dealings within a hospital in Ružomberok. This comes as the government outlines plans to save hundreds of millions of euros and focuses on introducing new social benefits ahead of upcoming elections, sparking concerns from the opposition regarding potential deficit increases.
In a significant development for the healthcare sector, a long-standing dispute between major health insurance providers has been resolved, leading to the return of funds to patients who experienced delayed medical examinations. Additionally, a minister has reversed a decision, ensuring patients can continue to raise funds for innovative medicines through the Donio platform.
Other notable domestic news includes proposals for changes to the Civil Code concerning inheritance and property, a Slovak entrepreneur facing criticism for controversial photos from India, and reports of Slovak politicians traveling to Russia to legitimize elections.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák is facing new allegations of corrupt dealings within a hospital in Ružomberok, reportedly involving a network linked to him and the Paškovci group.
Aktuality.sk:
Na Rovinu with Jaroslav Naď: Kaliňák's octopus operates even in Ružomberok…
This investigative report, presented as a video interview, alleges that a network linked to politician Kaliňák is involved in corrupt dealings within a hospital in Ružomberok, with the affair reportedly involving the Paškovci group.
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The government is considering measures to save hundreds of millions of euros, potentially impacting public officials. Discussions are also underway regarding new social benefits before elections, raising opposition concerns about increased deficits. A proposal to lower gasoline prices to €1.60 is also being debated, with potential budget implications.
Pravda:
How the Government Plans to Save Hundreds of Millions of Euros
The Slovak government is reportedly considering measures to save hundreds of millions of euros, which could lead to concerns among public officials.
Aktuality.sk:
New social benefits before the elections are the focus of budget negotiations…
Discussions surrounding the state budget are heavily focused on introducing new social benefits before upcoming elections, leading to concerns from the opposition about potential deficit increases.
Aktuality.sk:
Gasoline could cost €1.60, but it would create a hole in the budget for…
A proposal to lower gasoline prices to €1.60 per liter is being considered, but it would significantly impact the state budget, according to Minister Kameňinský.
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Patients in Slovakia can continue to raise funds for innovative medicines through the Donio platform, as Minister Saško has removed a state fund intended for their financing from a new amendment.
SME:
Patients Can Still Donate for Innovative Drugs; Minister Removed Funding Source
Patients can continue to raise funds for innovative medicines through the Donio platform, as a minister removed a state fund intended for their financing from a new amendment.
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Members of parliament are proposing significant changes to the new Civil Code, particularly concerning inheritance and property regulations.
Pravda:
Major Change to Rules for Apartments, Inheritance, and Property?
Members of parliament are proposing changes to the new Civil Code concerning inheritance and property, which could significantly alter existing regulations.
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Slovak entrepreneur Dalibor Cicman has faced public criticism for posting photos from impoverished areas of India, which showcased luxury against a backdrop of poverty.
Pravda:
Head of GymBeam Dalibor Cicman Sparked Outrage with His Photos from a Poor…
Slovak entrepreneur Dalibor Cicman has faced criticism for posting photos from impoverished areas of India, showcasing luxury against a backdrop of poverty, which he defends as unintentional.
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ČSOB and 365.bank are set to merge within weeks, with implications for customers transitioning to the ČSOB banking system.
Aktuality.sk:
ČSOB and 365.bank will merge in a few weeks: How will the transition to ČSOB…
Two banks, ČSOB and 365.bank, are set to merge within weeks, and this article explains the process and implications for customers of the transition to the ČSOB banking system.
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Slovakia is moving forward with plans to establish data centers in Bratislava and Maliná, while the European Union is simultaneously tightening regulations for their operation.
SME:
Energy: Slovakia Wants Data Centers in Bratislava and Maliná. Brussels…
Slovakia plans to establish data centers in Bratislava and Maliná, while the EU is tightening regulations for their operation.
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A heated debate erupted on TA3 as a politician from the Smer party, Mažgút, raised questions about the size and location of an apartment owned by Mesterová from the PS party.
Aktuality.sk:
Heated debate in TA3: Mažgút from Smer brought up Mesterová from PS's…
During a debate on the TV station TA3, a politician from the Smer party raised the issue of the size and location of an apartment owned by a politician from the PS party, sparking a dispute.
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A recent report indicates that the overall Slovak industrial sector is currently being sustained by the strong performance of only one dominant industry.
Aktuality.sk:
Slovak industry is kept afloat by only one sector
A report indicates that the Slovak industrial sector is currently being sustained by the performance of a single dominant industry.
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