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A court has ruled that Countess Rošková, a figure associated with the governing Smer party, is no longer required to pay compensation for damages. The ruling overturns a previous decision and mentions legislative changes recently initiated by the Prime Minister, Robert Fico. Legal proceedings continue in two separate youth cases. A prosecutor is seeking to place a minor involved in an incident with a knife at a school in Staškov in a special facility, while in the Trebišov district, a student has been charged after reportedly stating he thought about killing his classmates every day. The energy market is offering a grim preview of winter, with gas and electricity prices returning to levels last seen during the energy crisis. Elsewhere, experts have begun warning that the 'Incel' ideology is gaining attention, and the election department is already clarifying the rules for the 2026 regional votes.

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A court has reversed a previous decision, ruling that Countess Rošková, associated with the Smer party, is not obligated to compensate for damages. This decision reportedly relates to a legislative change initiated by Prime Minister Robert Fico.

SME: Convicted Countess Rošková from Smer ultimately got off lightly. Her…

A court has ruled that Countess Rošková, associated with the Smer party, is not obligated to compensate for damages, a decision that overturns a previous requirement and mentions a legislative change initiated by Fico.

In the ongoing Staškov school attack case, the prosecutor is seeking to have the minor attacker placed in a special facility, with a court decision anticipated within a week. An expert also commented on the possibility of the attacker's release at 19 and debated the effectiveness of lowering the age of criminal responsibility for children.

Aktuality.sk: New Development in Staškov School Stabbing Case

There has been a new development in the case of a knife attacker at a school in Staškov.

TA3: Expert: Attacker from Staškov could be free at 19. Why won't a lower age limit…

An expert discusses the case of the attacker from Staškov, suggesting they could be released at 19 and questioning the effectiveness of lowering the age of criminal responsibility for children.

TA3: Prosecutor wants minor attacker from Staškov school placed in a facility…

The prosecutor is seeking to have the minor involved in the Staškov school incident placed in a special facility, with a court decision expected within a week.

A student in the Trebišov district has been charged with threatening classmates, reportedly stating a daily thought of killing them.

TA3: Student in Trebišov district charged with threatening classmates, claimed he…

A student in the Trebišov district has been charged with threatening his classmates, reportedly stating he thought about killing them every day.

Natural gas and electricity prices have sharply increased, returning to levels seen during the energy crisis and indicating potential difficulties for the upcoming winter season.

Pravda: Grim Winter Outlook: Gas and Electricity Prices Surge to Crisis Levels

Prices for natural gas and electricity have sharply increased, returning to energy crisis levels and signaling potential difficulties for the upcoming winter.

Martin Gajdoš, Head of the election department, has discussed the upcoming regional elections in 2026, including anticipated changes in voting hours and common voter inquiries.

SME: Head of Elections Gajdoš: Voting ends at eight, a frequent question is what to…

The head of the election department, Martin Gajdoš, discusses the upcoming regional elections in 2026, including changes in voting hours and common voter inquiries.

The 'Incel' ideology, characterized by misogyny and social isolation, is reportedly gaining traction in Slovakia, prompting experts to voice concerns about its potential impact on society.

Pravda: Slovakia Takes Notice of 'Incel' Ideology; Experts Warn of Danger

The 'Incel' ideology, characterized by misogyny and isolation, is gaining attention in Slovakia, with experts expressing concerns about its potential societal impact.

Ex-policeman Ján Kaľavský has been brought in by escort to testify in the ongoing 'Očistec' case.

Aktuality.sk: ONLINE from the 'Očistec' Case: Ex-Policeman Ján Kaľavský Testifies

Ex-policeman Ján Kaľavský is testifying in the 'Očistec' case and was brought in by an escort.

The inspection service has conducted another interrogation of Robert Kaliňák regarding the kidnapping of a Vietnamese national.

Aktuality.sk: Inspection Re-interrogates Kaliňák in Vietnamese Kidnapping Case

The inspection service has once again interrogated Kaliňák regarding the kidnapping of a Vietnamese national.

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