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New financial allegations have surfaced against Andrej Danko, the current Deputy Speaker of the National Council and Chairman of the Slovak National Party. This comes as the 'Očistec' corruption case continues, with former Financial Administration President František Imrecze notably absent from court proceedings. Further scrutiny is directed at a state geological institute, with geologists expressing fears over its future under a nominee of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment Tomáš Taraba. The political landscape is also marked by a controversial property sale involving an agency linked to former Prime Minister Vladimír Mečiar and businessman Norbert Bödör, where a million-dollar asset was sold for a nominal sum. Meanwhile, a political analysis delves into Prime Minister Robert Fico's remarks regarding candidate movements in Prešov. Economically, Slovakia ranks as the weakest in Europe for attracting venture capital, and several shopping centers in Bratislava are reporting significant losses despite high revenues. Infrastructure projects are also under fire, with the Višňové tunnel exceeding its budget by approximately 100 million euros. In sports, however, Slovan Bratislava has secured at least a spot in the Europa League, offering a positive highlight amidst the other news.

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New financial allegations have emerged against Andrej Danko, the Deputy Speaker of the National Council and Chairman of the Slovak National Party. Separately, a commentary piece by Peter Bárdy questions Danko's integrity. Further concerns are raised by geologists regarding the future of a state geological institute under a nominee of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment Tomáš Taraba. Additionally, an agency linked to former Prime Minister Vladimír Mečiar and businessman Norbert…

Aktuality.sk: Transparent Andrej Danko and the insidious accountant? (commentary by Peter…

A commentary piece by Peter Bárdy discusses the political figure Andrej Danko and an accountant, questioning their actions and integrity. The story is presented as a primary commentary on current Slovak political affairs.

SME: Geologists Warn of Illegal Disposal of State Institute Under New Director

Geologists have written to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and other officials expressing fears for the future of a state geological institute led by a nominee of Minister Taraba.

SME: Million-Dollar Property Sold for a Thousand: Agency Linked to Mečiar and Bödör…

An agency linked to prominent Slovak political and business figures has sold valuable assets for a nominal sum and is now facing bankruptcy.

Aktuality.sk: ONLINE from the 'Purgatory' case: František Imrecze did not arrive in court…

This story provides live updates from the 'Purgatory' legal case, focusing on the absence of František Imrecze in court following his testimony and mentions of wiretaps.

Slovakia has been identified as the weakest country in Europe in attracting venture capital, securing only 7 million euros last year. In Bratislava, several shopping centers are reporting significant losses despite high revenues, operating with minimal staff and substantial debt. Additionally, the completion of the Višňové tunnel has seen its budget exceeded by approximately 100 million euros, attributed to inflation and necessary repairs.

Denník N: Slovakia Was Weakest in Europe Last Year in Attracting Venture Capital, Says…

A 'Graph of the Day' report shows Slovakia attracted only 7 million euros in venture capital last year, a mere 0.005% of its GDP, placing it at the very bottom of the European ranking.

SME: Shopping Centers Report Losses: Million-Dollar Business Without Employees…

Several shopping centers in Bratislava reported significant losses despite high revenues, operating with minimal staff and substantial debt.

Denník N: Pride of Highway Builders: A Road in the Treetops Became a Third More…

The completion of the Višňové tunnel in Slovakia has exceeded its original budget by approximately 100 million euros, with inflation and repairs contributing to the cost overrun.

An analysis delves into the political situation in Prešov, specifically examining how the Smer party interprets Prime Minister Robert Fico's remarks concerning the movement of candidates.

SME: Tense Situation in Prešov, Pre-Election Chess: How Smer Understands Fic's…

An analysis of the political situation in Prešov, exploring how the Smer party interprets Prime Minister Fico's remarks about moving candidates.

Slovan Bratislava has secured at least a spot in the Europa League, with strong performances from players like Barseghjan and coach Touré being highlighted. A player for Slovan Bratislava also scored a spectacular solo goal, showcasing impressive individual skill.

SME: Football: Slovan Bratislava Player Unleashes Career-Best Solo Run

A player for Slovan Bratislava scored a spectacular solo goal, showcasing impressive individual skill in a recent match.

Denník N: Barseghjan Showed the Difference in the First Minute and Touré is Keeping His…

Slovan Bratislava has secured at least a spot in the Europa League, with the performance of player Barseghjan and coach Touré being highlighted as key factors in the team's success.

Slovakia is preparing for a significant solar eclipse, with a detailed schedule for cities and important advice for viewers expected to be released. The best viewing opportunities for the total solar eclipse are anticipated in Bratislava for residents of Slovakia.

TA3: Upcoming Solar Eclipse: Schedule and Advice for Slovakia

Slovakia is preparing for a significant solar eclipse, with a detailed schedule for cities and important advice for viewers to be released.

SME: Solar Eclipse Over Europe: Best Viewed in Bratislava for Slovaks

A total solar eclipse will be visible from Europe, with the best viewing opportunities in Slovakia for residents of Bratislava.

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