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Slovakia: Indictment, soaring costs, and a diplomatic visit — FrontPages.eu, September 18, 2026

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📄 Indictment

Former State Secretary Monika Jankovská has been formally indicted on charges related to bribery, influencing court decisions, and fake bills, marking a significant development in the ongoing high-profile legal cases concerning political figures. This indictment follows previous investigations into financial impropriety and scrutiny faced by top officials. Economically, Slovakia is grappling with a sharp increase in fuel prices, with both gasoline and diesel seeing rises and premium fuels hitting record highs, directly impacting citizens with rising costs. [cite: TA3, SME] Meanwhile, Prime Minister Robert Fico is scheduled to travel to Ukraine for talks with the new prime minister, a notable foreign policy engagement. In domestic politics, Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo is advocating for higher taxes on investment apartments to address concerns about the city's housing market, while the Hlas party faces criticism for failing to fulfill an election promise. [cite: SME, Aktuality.sk] Coalition tensions also continue, with MP Mária Kolíková criticizing Deputy Prime Minister Tomáš Taraba, and Andrej Danko, Chairman of the Slovak National Party, assuring of presidential action next week. [cite: TA3]

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Monika Jankovská, former State Secretary of Justice, has been formally indicted by a prosecutor on charges connecting her to bribery, fake bills, and influencing court decisions. She was previously known as 'Kočner's Monkey' in relation to Marian Kočner.

Aktuality.sk: Prosecutor Indicts Monika Jankovská, Dubbed 'Kočner's Monkey'

Monika Jankovská has been indicted, having earned the nickname 'Kočner's Monkey,' following a prosecutor's charges.

TA3: Monika Jankovská Faces Charges Linked to Bribery and Court Influence

Monika Jankovská is facing indictment, with the prosecutor connecting her to cases involving fake bills, bribes, and influencing court decisions.

Slovakia is experiencing a significant increase in fuel costs, with both gasoline and diesel prices on the rise, and premium fuel types reaching unprecedented highs, creating a financial strain for consumers.

TA3: Slovaks Feel the Pinch as Fuel Prices Rise, Premium Fuels Break Records

The cost of refueling in Slovakia is increasing, with both gasoline and diesel prices rising, and premium fuel types reaching record highs, accompanied by graphs showing the trends.

SME: Fuel prices have risen sharply. The price has reached the highest euro-liter…

An economic news report highlighting a significant increase in fuel prices in Slovakia, with the price per liter reaching a new high in euros.

Prime Minister Robert Fico is preparing for a visit to Ukraine, where he is scheduled to meet with the country's new prime minister, expressing hopes for sensible actions from political leaders.

TA3: PM Fico to Visit Ukraine; Calls for 'Big Boys' in Politics to Gain Sense

Prime Minister Fico is scheduled to travel to Ukraine, with the statement expressing hope that 'big boys' in politics will act reasonably.

Aktuality.sk: Robert Fico Heads to Ukraine for Talks with New Prime Minister

Robert Fico is traveling to Ukraine, where he is scheduled to meet with the country's new prime minister.

Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo is publicly stating the city's opposition to investment apartments, advocating for increased taxes on them due to their perceived negative impact on the local housing market.

SME: Vallo: We don't want investment apartments in the city, we demand higher taxes…

Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo discusses the city's stance on investment apartments, advocating for higher taxes and expressing concerns about their impact on the city's housing market. This interview covers his views on urban development and housing policy.

The Hlas party is facing criticism for not fulfilling an election promise, a development that suggests the coalition's stability remains uncertain even with potential involvement from other parties.

Aktuality.sk: Hlas Party Fails to Fulfill Election Promise, Coalition Unsaved

The Hlas party will not fulfill its election promise, and the coalition will not be saved even with KDH's involvement.

MP Mária Kolíková has publicly criticized Deputy Prime Minister Tomáš Taraba, while Andrej Danko, Chairman of the Slovak National Party, has indicated that President Peter Pellegrini has assured him of action next week, hinting at ongoing political maneuvering.

TA3: Kolíková Criticizes Taraba; Danko Assures Presidential Action

Politician Kolíková commented negatively on Taraba's capabilities, stating he could 'only heat and light,' while Danko mentioned the President assured him of action next week.

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