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A major security incident has been averted with the foiling of a plot to attack a drone factory, involving an individual reportedly recruited for arson and receiving instructions in Russian. This development marks a significant turn in domestic security concerns. In the political arena, details have emerged regarding the recent dismissal of Lukáš Machala from his position as Secretary General of the Service Office of the Ministry of Culture. Minister of Culture Martina Šimkovičová has publicly addressed the reasons behind his departure, citing disagreements and a breaking point. Meanwhile, a new poll indicates a substantial rise in support for the far-right 'Republika' party, prompting discussions about its potential impact on the current coalition and upcoming regional elections. Further domestic news includes a new report on the President's sister acquiring significant property holdings, and an investigation uncovering a toxic waste business with alleged links to a prominent prosecutor. Parliament has also begun a contentious debate on the 'Lex Para' initiative, facing criticism from the Progressive Slovakia party and the Bar Association.

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Authorities have foiled a plot to attack a drone factory in Slovakia. Court documents reveal that an individual was recruited to set fire to the facility, received instructions in Russian, and made threats against a family.

Aktuality.sk: Plot to Attack Drone Factory Foiled in Slovakia

An individual was recruited to set fire to a drone factory, receiving instructions in Russian and making threats against a family, as revealed by court documents.

Martina Šimkovičová, the Minister of Culture of Slovakia, has provided details on the departure of Lukáš Machala from his post as Secretary General of the Service Office of the Ministry of Culture. She discussed the disagreements and the breaking point that led to his dismissal, which was approved by the government.

TA3: Minister of Culture Reveals Details on Lukas Machala's Departure

Slovak Minister of Culture Martina Šimkovičová discusses the reasons behind Lukáš Machala's departure in an interview with TA3.

Pravda: Why Machala Had to Go: Šimkovičová on Disagreements and the Breaking Point

Minister Šimkovičová openly discusses the disagreements, trust issues, and the final straw that led to Machala's departure.

A new poll conducted by NMS indicates a significant increase in public support for the far-right 'Republika' party. This surge is reportedly linked to the current political coalition situation and the upcoming regional elections.

SME: Slovak Poll: 'Republika' Party Rises Amid Coalition and Regional Election Talk

A new poll by NMS indicates a significant rise in support for the 'Republika' party, linking the growth to the current coalition situation and upcoming regional elections.

The sister of President Peter Pellegrini has reportedly acquired new properties in a development, valued at hundreds of thousands of euros.

Aktuality.sk: Slovakian President's Sister Expands Property Holdings

The sister of the Slovakian president has acquired properties in a new development worth hundreds of thousands of euros.

An investigation into a waste business in Slovakia has revealed the existence of a toxic lake, a fictitious machine purchase, and connections to a well-known prosecutor.

Aktuality.sk: Toxic Waste Business Linked to Prosecutor in Slovakia

An investigation into a waste business in Slovakia uncovers a toxic lake, a fictitious machine purchase, and connections to a well-known prosecutor.

The Slovak Parliament has commenced debate on the 'Lex Para' initiative. The proposal, put forward by the Progressive Slovakia (PS) party, is facing criticism from both PS itself and the Bar Association.

SME: Parliament Debates 'Lex Para' Amid Criticism from PS and Bar Association

The parliamentary debate on 'Lex Para' has begun, with the initiative by PS facing criticism from the Bar Association.

A specialist has highlighted that state pensions in Slovakia are insufficient for a dignified life, offering advice on how citizens can manage this situation. Separately, an analysis identifies the worst areas to live in Slovakia, pointing out a village severely lacking sewage systems and distant from medical facilities.

TA3: State Pension Insufficient for Decent Living; Specialist Offers Advice

A specialist discusses that state pensions are not enough for a dignified life and provides advice on how to manage the situation.

Pravda: Decline of Regions in Direct Transmission: Worst Places to Live in Slovakia

An analysis highlights the worst areas to live in Slovakia, with one village particularly suffering from a lack of sewage systems and a long distance to the nearest hospital.

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