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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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A new EU fee is expected to significantly increase costs for Slovak households, impacting both heating and driving expenses. This development is anticipated to particularly affect owners of older homes.
In domestic politics, new opinion poll results show the opposition Progressive Slovakia party narrowly ahead of the ruling Smer-SD. Meanwhile, an analysis of upcoming 2026 regional elections reveals a trend of fewer overall candidates but a rise in independent contenders, potentially shifting long-standing coalition leadership in several cities. Tensions are also reported within the opposition, particularly regarding internal divisions within the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) over its stance on Ukraine and potential future cooperation with Smer.
An insider report also claims a confidential plan is being developed within a ministry, which has drawn warnings from across Europe. In sports, Slovan Bratislava experienced a poor performance in the Champions League, leading to fan discontent and clashes with riot police in Rome where fans reportedly took their shields.
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Slovaks are facing higher costs for heating and refueling their cars due to a new fee from Brussels, with owners of older homes expected to be significantly affected.
Pravda:
New EU Fee Could Cost Slovaks Thousands for Heating and Driving
Slovaks face higher costs for heating and refueling their cars due to a new fee from Brussels, which is expected to affect owners of older homes significantly.
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An analysis of candidate lists for the upcoming 2026 regional elections reveals a trend of fewer overall candidates but an increase in independent candidates, hinting at potential shifts in long-standing coalition leadership in several cities.
SME:
Regional Elections 2026: Will Long-Term Coalition Mayors Fall?
The article identifies cities that are particularly interesting to follow in the upcoming 2026 regional elections, hinting at potential shifts in long-standing coalition leadership.
SME:
Candidates Decrease, Independents Increase: What Election Candidacies Show
An analysis of the candidate lists for the local elections reveals a trend of fewer overall candidates but an increase in independent candidates.
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Tensions are growing within the Slovak opposition ahead of November 17th, with parties like Democrats and KDH reportedly avoiding public statements related to Igor Matovič. Internally, a statement regarding Ukraine has caused conflict within the KDH party, highlighting potential future cooperation with the Smer party and sparking a dispute between František Mikloško and Viliam Karas, the Vice-chairman of KDH.
Aktuality.sk:
Hatred between František Mikloško and Viliam Karas is not just about Smer, but…
A commentary by Martin Behul discusses a dispute between František Mikloško and Viliam Karas, suggesting it reflects broader political conflicts within Slovakia, particularly concerning the Smer and Progressive Slovakia parties.
Pravda:
One Sentence on Ukraine Divides KDH, Raising Questions About Smer Cooperation
A statement regarding Ukraine has caused internal conflict within the KDH party, also highlighting potential future cooperation with the Smer party.
Aktuality.sk:
Is tension growing in the opposition before November 17th? Democrats and KDH…
The opposition in Slovakia appears to be experiencing growing tension ahead of the November 17th anniversary, with parties like Democrats and KDH reportedly avoiding public statements related to Igor Matovič.
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A recent opinion poll in Slovakia indicates that the opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) party has slightly surpassed the ruling Smer-SD in support, while the Democrats and the 'Slovakia' movement are showing an upward trend.
Aktuality.sk:
PS narrowly overtakes Smer-SD. New poll shows how Democrats and the 'Slovakia'…
A recent opinion poll in Slovakia indicates that the Progressive Slovakia (PS) party has slightly surpassed Smer-SD in support, while the Democrats and the 'Slovakia' movement are showing an upward trend.
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In the ongoing 'Purgatory' case, recordings made in the Curill offices have been presented, with differing interpretations offered by the prosecution and the defense.
Aktuality.sk:
The case 'Purgatory': Recordings from the Curill's offices were heard, the…
In the ongoing 'Purgatory' case, recordings made in the Curill offices have been presented, with differing interpretations offered by the prosecution and the defense.
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Slovak football club Slovan Bratislava experienced a poor performance in the Champions League, with player Barseghyan singled out for criticism, leading to fan discontent. During an away match in Rome, Slovan fans clashed with riot police, disarming them and causing significant disorder.
SME:
Slovan Loses in Champions League: Barseghyan Played Poorly, Fans Upset
Football club Slovan Bratislava experienced a poor performance in the Champions League, with player Barseghyan singled out for criticism, leading to fan discontent in the stands.
TA3:
VIDEO: Scandal in Rome. Slovan fans pushed riot police, took their shields and…
During a football match in Rome, fans of the Slovak club Slovan clashed with riot police, disarming them and causing significant disorder.
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