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The Constitutional Court has admitted an appeal from police officers involved in the ongoing legal battle with Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok. The case, involving a dispute over 90,000 euros, remains a persistent legal challenge for the administration as it works through the judiciary. The legislature will meanwhile vote on a new set of restrictions for whistleblowers. The proposal could impact the 'Purgatory' corruption case and others like it, potentially narrowing the legal protections available to those who testify against state officials. A polling lead for Robert Fico remains intact, though his rivals in Progressive Slovakia are within reach. The Prime Minister may have more pressing concerns than the opposition: Audi’s decision to build a new factory in the United States has led to the decision that models currently produced in Bratislava will now be made in the USA. The Constitutional Court has admitted an appeal from police officers involved in the ongoing legal battle with Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok. The case, involving a dispute over 90,000 euros, remains a persistent legal challenge for the administration as it works through the judiciary. The legislature will meanwhile vote on a new set of restrictions for whistleblowers. The proposal could impact the 'Purgatory' corruption case and others like it, potentially narrowing the legal protections available to those who testify against state officials. A polling lead for Robert Fico remains intact, though his rivals in Progressive Slovakia are within reach. The Prime Minister may have more pressing concerns than the opposition: Audi’s decision to build a new factory in the United States has led to the decision that models currently produced in Bratislava will now be made in the USA.

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The Constitutional Court has accepted an appeal from police officers in the Šutaj Eštok vs. Čurillovci case, a dispute involving Minister of Interior Matúš Šutaj Eštok and 90,000 euros. Concurrently, lawmakers are preparing to vote on new restrictions for whistleblowers, a measure that could affect significant corruption investigations like 'Očistec'. Separately, the anti-corruption watchdog 'Stop Corruption' has secured a prosecutor's ruling, leading to a police investigation into the tax…

TA3: New Twist in Šutaj Eštok vs. Čurillovci Case: Constitutional Court Accepts…

Slovakia's Constitutional Court has accepted an appeal filed by police officers in the ongoing Šutaj Eštok vs. Čurillovci case, with 90,000 euros at stake.

SME: Lawmakers to Vote on Further Restrictions for Whistleblowers; 'Purgatory' and…

Members of parliament are preparing to vote on additional limitations for whistleblowers, which could impact cases like 'Purgatory' and others.

Aktuality.sk: Stop Corruption succeeds with prosecutor: Tax audit of Šimečka's NGO to be…

The anti-corruption watchdog 'Stop Corruption' has gained a favorable ruling from the prosecutor, leading to a police investigation into the tax audit of Michal Šimečka's non-profit organization.

A paramedic with 13 years of experience recounted a life-threatening attack while tending to a bleeding victim. Separately, Christmas markets are being canceled due to organizers' fears of official scrutiny, with concerns raised about the need for small vendors, such as a 70-year-old woman selling knitted socks, to comply with electronic cash register regulations.

Aktuality.sk: Paramedic describes attack: My life was in danger

A paramedic with 13 years of experience recounts an incident where he was attacked while tending to a bleeding victim, describing a life-threatening situation.

Aktuality.sk: End of Christmas markets due to fear of authorities

Organizers of Christmas markets are questioning whether a 70-year-old woman needs to deal with electronic cash registers for selling knitted socks, after markets were canceled due to fears of official scrutiny.

Slovakia is poised to introduce a new law in December that will significantly change urban transportation rules, marking a major shift in road regulations for cities.

Pravda: Revolution on Slovak Roads: New Law to Change City Travel Starting December

Slovakia is set to implement a new law in December that will significantly alter urban transportation, marking a major change in road regulations.

An October SANEP survey indicates that Prime Minister Robert Fico maintains a lead in political preference and trust polls, but his rivals are reportedly closing the gap, suggesting a tight contest between Fico's Smer-SSD and the Progressive Slovakia party.

TA3: Fico Leads in Polls, but Rivals Gain; October SANEP Survey Shows Tight Race…

Robert Fico maintains a lead in political preference and trust polls, though his rivals are closing the gap, according to the October SANEP survey which indicated a close contest between Smer and Progressive Slovakia.

Audi's plans to construct a new SUV factory in the United States have raised concerns about a potential shift in production, which could negatively impact the Volkswagen plant located in Bratislava.

Aktuality.sk: Bratislava Volkswagen in danger? Audi to build SUV factory in USA

Audi's plan to construct an SUV factory in the United States raises concerns about potential production shifts away from the Volkswagen plant in Bratislava.

A historic Slovak fairy-tale castle, originally built by a king and now featuring luxury apartments, has been put on the market for sale.

Pravda: King-Built Fairy Tale Castle with Luxury Apartments for Sale in Slovakia

A Slovak fairy-tale castle, once built by a king and now featuring luxury apartments, is on the market.

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