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Thursday, October 08, 2026
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The government has resumed military ties with Russia, fulfilling a promise made by Robert Fico. The move ends a four-year suspension and marks a return to the diplomatic posture the Prime Minister has long signaled. While the foreign ministry handles the optics, the defense establishment is now reconnecting with a neighbor most of Europe is trying to isolate.
Domestically, the Social Insurance Agency is preparing to mail tens of thousands of citizens about mandatory payments. For some, the envelope may result in requests for several hundred euros in extra contributions. Meanwhile, the police inspection office is facing a standoff: Juraj Svtok, a figure in the long-running 'Ćurillovec' corruption case, tried to reclaim his job after a court victory, only to be blocked by the director. In Slovak policing, winning in court and getting past the front desk are two different matters.
A food retail chain that planned to open 65 stores has admitted defeat after launching just four, and a man faces a dealer’s prison sentence for growing marijuana. Elsewhere, the cadastre office is struggling with a 225-year-old ghost: a land ownership claim from a man deceased for over two centuries is currently halting highway construction.
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Slovakia has resumed military contacts with Russia after a four-year break, a move that reportedly fulfills a promise made by Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Aktuality.sk:
Government quietly fulfills Fico's promise to Putin; military contacts with…
After four years, Slovakia is resuming military contacts with Russia, fulfilling a promise made by Robert Fico to Putin, according to a report.
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Tens of thousands of Slovaks will receive notices from the Social Insurance Agency in October regarding mandatory payments, with some individuals potentially facing hundreds of euros in additional costs.
Pravda:
Tens of Thousands of Slovaks to Receive Important Envelopes in October. Some…
Social Insurance Agency will automatically send information to tens of thousands of Slovaks in October regarding mandatory payments, which may result in some paying hundreds of euros extra.
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Police officer Juraj Svítok, linked to the "Čurillovec" police corruption case, attempted to return to his position at the police inspection office after a court overturned his transfer. However, Director Juraj Zurian reportedly refused his return, with a potential criminal complaint looming.
Aktuality.sk:
Curillovec Juraj Svítok seeks job at police inspection; Director Zurian…
Juraj Svítok, associated with the "Čurillovec" police corruption case, appeared at the police inspection office to claim his job, but director Zurian reportedly does not want him there.
SME:
Svitok Wanted to Return to Work After Court Success, But Zurian Did Not Let…
Former politician Juraj Svitok, after winning a legal case, attempted to resume his work, but was reportedly prevented from doing so by Juraj Zurian, who may face a criminal complaint.
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A man is facing serious charges for growing marijuana, with legal proceedings equating his actions to drug dealing and potentially leading to a prison sentence of up to 25 years.
SME:
He Grew Marijuana, But Is Being Tried Like a Dealer. For the Fiction of…
A man is facing serious charges for growing marijuana, with the legal proceedings likening his actions to drug dealing, potentially leading to a lengthy prison sentence.
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Police successfully apprehended a man who had been evading prison for over two years, discovering him hidden in a cramped 90-centimeter space.
TA3:
Evading prison for over two years, man found hiding in a 90cm space
Police apprehended a man who had been evading prison for over two years, discovering him hiding in a cramped 90-centimeter space.
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Branislav Jendroľ, Director of the client services section at Dôvera health insurance company, has stated that contracts with doctors will not be terminated following its merger with Union, aiming to maintain healthcare stability.
Aktuality.sk:
We will not terminate contracts with doctors, says Branislav Jendroľ from…
Branislav Jendroľ of the Dôvera health insurance company stated that contracts with doctors will not be terminated following the merger with Union.
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Amidst significant profits reported by the Slovak arms company Strnad, there is a discussion about implementing a special tax on arms manufacturers.
SME:
Strnad Earns Extremely, So Should Arms Makers Replace Transaction Tax? We…
The article analyzes the significant profits of the Slovak arms company Strnad and discusses the possibility of a special tax to be paid by arms manufacturers.
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