Prime Minister Robert Fico's interpretation of constitutional law and his overall actions are drawing significant criticism, with commentators suggesting he is challenging the state's foundations and weakening Slovakia's standing within NATO and the EU. His recent activities, including his stance on NATO and non-attendance at a Ukraine summit, are being closely reviewed.

SME: Fico in constitutional law reads what budget council and experts do not see

This article analyzes Prime Minister Fico's interpretation of a constitutional law, suggesting it differs from the views of the budget council and other experts.

Aktuality.sk: Robert Fico declared war on the Slovak Republic (commentary by Peter Bárdy).

This is a commentary piece by Peter Bárdy arguing that Prime Minister Robert Fico has declared war on the Slovak Republic through his actions and policies.

SME: Fico is NATO and EU's weakest link, and the fortress of the weakest link is…

This commentary argues that Prime Minister Fico is a weak link for NATO and the EU, and that this vulnerability is being tested.

Aktuality.sk: Week of Prime Minister Fico: From questioning the NATO article to absence from…

This article reviews the past week of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's activities, including his stance on NATO and his non-attendance at a summit concerning the war in Ukraine.

New allegations of financial impropriety have surfaced, including claims that Minister of Culture Martina Šimkovičová secured a higher salary for an associate, Machala, which exceeded her own. Additionally, an investigation has revealed a deficit of 29 million euros in the Gabčíkovo reconstruction fund, with the responsible ministry and company failing to provide answers.

Aktuality.sk: Šimkovičová secured Machala so he earned more than her and almost as much as…

This story discusses former minister Martina Šimkovičová's alleged actions in securing a higher salary for an associate, Machala, which exceeded her own and nearly matched that of Robert Fico.

Aktuality.sk: 29 million euros are missing from the Gabčíkovo reconstruction fund. Taraba's…

An investigation reveals a deficit of 29 million euros in the Gabčíkovo reconstruction fund, with no response from the responsible ministry or the company involved.

Thousands of individuals participated in a 'March for Life' in Bratislava, advocating for a ban on abortions and condemning surrogate motherhood, highlighting ongoing debates on social and ethical issues in the country.

Aktuality.sk: They want a ban on abortions and call surrogate motherhood slavery. Thousands…

Thousands of people participated in a 'March for Life' in Bratislava, advocating for a ban on abortions and condemning surrogate motherhood.

Recent reports indicate that Slovakia has the lowest share of renewable energy in the EU. Separately, municipal debt has seen a slight increase, though the costs associated with servicing that debt have decreased. Additionally, a look back at socialist-era apartment buildings highlights innovative design elements that are often missing in modern constructions despite outward similarities.

Pravda: Socialist-era panel buildings had bolder plans; their features are missing in…

Socialist-era apartment buildings featured innovative elements in their apartments that are now omitted in new constructions, despite their outward similarity.

SME: Municipal debt rose slightly, but debt servicing costs fell (rankings)

A blog post from INEKO reports that while the debt of Slovak self-governing bodies has slightly increased, the costs associated with servicing that debt have decreased.

Pravda: Slovakia has the lowest share of renewable energy in the EU; Germany completed…

Slovakia ranks last in the EU for renewable energy electricity generation, while Germany has inaugurated a substantial new wind farm.

A personal story highlights a family's desperate struggle to raise 300,000 euros for a husband's palliative care after failing to secure insurance coverage. Despite initial despair, the situation took an unexpected and miraculous positive turn.

Aktuality.sk: We didn't manage to collect money for treatment. I thought about my husband's…

A personal story about a family's struggle to raise funds for medical treatment, their despair, and a subsequent unexpected positive outcome.

Aktuality.sk: Following unsuccessful attempts to convince the insurance company, Katarína…

The story details Katarína Pavlovičová's effort to raise 300,000 euros for her husband's palliative care after failing to secure it from her insurance company, with a miraculous outcome.