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Thursday, November 05, 2026
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Allegations of financial misconduct have surfaced against Minister Tomáš Taraba, who reportedly took an official to the Vatican and granted her significant bonuses, with the highest premiums allegedly issued after a scandal involving EU funds. Tomáš Taraba previously served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment until his dismissal on September 30, 2026, and now sits as an Independent MP. Prime Minister Robert Fico also commented on "scoundrel" behavior directed at his advisor, David Lindtner, while noting that investigators in the case were promoted under the current government.
In other news, police are investigating a prominent Slovak financier in connection with an alleged attempt to transport tons of cocaine via yachts. Meanwhile, firefighters have determined that a recent fire at the Žilina railway station, which had paralyzed the northern rail hub, was not an act of sabotage.
Separately, a historic V4 summit in Trenčín is set to include Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, joining the presidents for the first time, and the Slovak and Ukrainian governments are scheduled to meet in Lviv to discuss war, gas supplies, and Ukraine's EU accession. Bratislava is also facing scrutiny over a massive data leak of 17,000 phone numbers from an application, which were accessible online for over a year.
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Minister Tomáš Taraba is facing scrutiny over allegations that he took an official to the Vatican and awarded her bonuses totaling 90,000 euros, with the highest payments reportedly occurring after a scandal involving EU funds. Tomáš Taraba previously served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment until his dismissal on September 30, 2026, and is now an Independent MP.
Aktuality.sk:
Taraba Took an Official to the Vatican, Gave Her 90,000 Reward
Minister Taraba allegedly took an official to the Vatican and awarded her 90,000 in bonuses, with the highest premiums issued after a scandal involving EU funds.
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The governments of Slovakia and Ukraine are scheduled to hold a meeting in Lviv to discuss critical issues including the ongoing war, gas supplies, and Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
TA3:
Slovak and Ukrainian Governments to Meet in Lviv; Talks to Cover War, Gas, and…
The governments of Slovakia and Ukraine will meet in Lviv to discuss the war, gas supplies, and Ukraine's EU accession.
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Firefighters have concluded that a recent fire at the Žilina railway station, which caused significant disruption to the northern rail hub, was not an act of sabotage, though the precise circumstances remain unclear.
SME:
No sabotage: Firefighters name cause of fire that paralyzed northern rail hub
Firefighters have identified the cause of a fire at the Žilina railway station, stating it was not an act of sabotage, but the exact circumstances are still unclear.
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Prime Minister Robert Fico has spoken out against "scoundrel" behavior directed at his advisor, David Lindtner. Concurrently, investigators involved in the case have received promotions during the tenure of the current government. Robert Fico also offered his perspective on a lawsuit filed by a former prosecutor, providing justification for the damages awarded.
SME:
Fico comments on 'scoundrel' behavior towards his advisor; investigators of…
Prime Minister Fico has spoken out about 'scoundrel' behavior directed at his advisor Lindtner, while investigators involved in the case were promoted during the current government's term.
SME:
Fico's government: Prime Minister Fico commented on the former prosecutor's…
Prime Minister Fico has provided his perspective on a lawsuit filed by a former prosecutor, offering justification for the damages awarded.
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Slovak politicians are actively debating allegations of political corruption, with Irena Bihariová, Vice-President of Progressive Slovakia and a Member of the National Council, describing it as 'buying loyalty,' and Ján Mažgút, a Member of the National Council for SMER-SD, discussing 'deals.'
TA3:
Buying Loyalty of MPs? Politicians Debate Political Corruption and Deals
Politicians are debating allegations of political corruption, with one MP describing it as 'buying loyalty' and another discussing deals.
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Commentary criticizes the 'politics of revenge' attributed to Igor Matovič, a Member of the National Council and leader of the 'Slovakia Movement' party, and Prime Minister Robert Fico, suggesting it fosters support for autocracy. This comes as a new survey indicates that a portion of the Slovak population finds political violence acceptable.
Aktuality.sk:
Politics of Revenge by Matovič and Fico: No Wonder Support for Autocracy is…
The commentary criticizes the 'politics of revenge' practiced by Igor Matovič and Robert Fico, suggesting it fuels support for autocracy.
Aktuality.sk:
Survey: Political Violence is Acceptable to Some Slovaks
A survey indicates that a portion of the Slovak population finds political violence to be acceptable.
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The election outcome in Sliač, decided by a narrow margin of eight votes, has prompted the defeated mayor to file a lawsuit. Concurrently, Ján Ferenčák is challenging election results while facing suspicions himself, including a recent withdrawal of 7,000 euros from an account.
Aktuality.sk:
He is Suing for Election Results, Facing Suspicions Himself. Ján Ferenčák…
Ján Ferenčák is suing to overturn election results while simultaneously facing suspicions himself, having recently withdrawn 7,000 euros from an account.
Aktuality.sk:
Eight Votes Decided in Sliač. The Defeated Mayor Filed a Lawsuit for the…
The election result in Sliač, decided by a mere eight votes, has led to a lawsuit filed by the defeated mayor.
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