Businessman Marian Kočner, who is currently serving a 19-year prison sentence, has been found guilty by the Specialised Criminal Court of tax fraud in the Donovaly case and embezzlement of the Welten company in the Báč case. While no additional sentence was imposed, the court's decision in the Báč case is not yet legally binding.

TA3: Kočner found guilty in Donovaly and Báč case; no additional sentence.

Marian Kočner has been found guilty in the Donovaly and Báč cases, but the court did not impose an additional sentence, and he is currently serving 19 years in prison.

SME: Košner is Guilty in the Báč Case, Daily Informs: the Sentence is Not Yet Final

According to a daily report, Marian Kočner has been found guilty in the Báč case, but the court's decision is not yet legally binding.

Denník N: Marian Kočner Found Guilty of Tax Fraud and Embezzlement

Marian Kočner has been found guilty of tax fraud in the Donovaly case and embezzlement of the Welten company by the Specialised Criminal Court, but no sentence has been imposed yet.

A new controversy surrounds the legal compliance of a bonus payment method, described as dividends, associated with Ivan Korčok, a former Minister of Foreign and European Affairs and presidential candidate. Separately, the government's claims about changes to a defense agreement with the USA are being questioned, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák asserting the deal is no longer 'treasonous' despite suggestions that no significant alterations were made…

SME: Dividends Instead of Salaries: Is Korčok's Bonus Payment Method Legally Sound?

An investigation into whether a specific method of paying bonuses, described as dividends, is legally compliant in Slovakia, questioning the approach associated with 'Korčok'.

Aktuality.sk: Three Years of Negotiations, Not a Single Comma Changed in US Defense Deal…

This premium article questions the government's claims about changes to a defense agreement with the USA, suggesting that despite three years of negotiations, no significant alterations were made.

Denník N: Defense Deal with US No Longer 'Treasonous,' Says Official

Slovak politician Robert Kaliňák states that the defense agreement with the US is no longer considered 'treasonous,' claiming he negotiated implementing provisions, though the core agreement remains unchanged.

Aktuality.sk: Company Close to Bödör Will Earn 70 Million Euros on a State Contract

An investigative piece revealing that a company allegedly connected to the influential figure Bödör will be awarded a state contract worth 70 million euros.

A Markíza reality show is facing severe criticism for allegedly filming and broadcasting an attempted sexual assault on an intoxicated woman without intervention from the crew. The country continues to experience a severe heatwave, with temperatures predicted to exceed 40°C and a new night temperature record set in Skalica. Social concerns also include an analyst from the National Bank of Slovakia warning about rising housing prices impacting young families, a European Union-funded autism…

Denník N: Reality Show Airs Sexual Assault Attempt Without Intervention

A reality show by Markíza reportedly filmed and aired an incident where a participant attempted to assault an intoxicated woman, with the crew failing to intervene.

SME: Transplanted Kosice Roma Bought a House in Hungary, Mayor's Name on Land…

Roma individuals from Kosice, who have relocated, have purchased a house in Hungary, with the local mayor's name appearing on the property's land registry.

TA3: Heatwave continues: Temperatures exceed 40 degrees, night record in Skalica.

Slovakia is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, and a new night temperature record was set in Skalica.

TA3: NBS analyst: Housing prices are worrying; young families face challenges with…

An analyst from the National Bank of Slovakia warns that rising housing prices and interest rates are creating significant difficulties for young families.

Denník N: Extreme Heat Warnings Issued in Slovakia

Slovakia is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures potentially exceeding 41°C. The report includes current warnings and advice on how to behave during the heatwave.

Denník N: Autism Center Funded by EU May Remain Empty Due to Reforms

A facility for children with autism, built over three years with European funds, may become empty due to reforms that could significantly reduce the accessibility of social services.

Aktuality.sk: She is Threatened with Death, Beaten Multiple Times. Police Consider it 'Just'…

An article detailing a case where a woman was allegedly threatened with death and physically assaulted, but the police classified the incident as a mere misdemeanor.

Aktuality.sk: From Flood to Dry River in 150 km: Experts Reveal Why Our Country is Changing…

Experts discuss the dramatic environmental changes in Slovakia, highlighting the rapid transition from flood conditions to dried-up riverbeds and explaining the underlying causes.

Aktuality.sk: Proximity to Bratislava Makes Senec a Magnet for Families. The City Actively…

An article focusing on the town of Senec, its growing popularity as a residential area due to its proximity to Bratislava, and the resulting strain on local healthcare services.

An analysis compares Slovakia's key electricity sources, specifically nuclear reactors, to those in Hungary, highlighting a significant difference that provides protection against potential energy collapses. A recent poll has indicated Slovak citizens' preferences for their president and conveyed specific messages for Prime Minister Robert Fico and opposition leader Michal Šimečka.

Pravda: Slovak Nuclear Plants Similar to Hungary's; Key Difference Protects Us from…

Slovakia's key electricity sources have similar nuclear reactors to Hungary, which narrowly avoided an energy collapse, but a significant difference offers protection.

Aktuality.sk: Slovaks Chose the Best President, and Fico and Šimečka Have a Clear Message…

A news report on a poll indicating Slovak citizens' preferences for their president, with specific messages directed towards political figures Robert Fico and Michal Šimečka.