Slovakia's governing coalition, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, has lost its reliable parliamentary majority and is now operating as a minority government. This occurred after an independent Member of the National Council, Roman Malatinec, joined a new political project led by Tomáš Taraba, who was dismissed as Minister of Environment in late September. The opposition has called for early elections in response to the government's weakened position.

Aktuality.sk: Czechs Call Fico's Escape with Mistress to Croatia an International…

Czech media describe the trip of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and his companion to Croatia on a private jet as an international embarrassment for Slovakia.

NewsNow: Gaspar Expects Talks on Whether Coalition Will Continue with 76 Votes

House Vice-chair Tibor Gaspar (Smer-SD) expects political talks on whether the coalition will continue with 76 votes, following an independent MP's departure to Tomáš Taraba's project.

bne IntelliNews: Slovak parliament dismisses environment minister Taraba

The Slovak parliament dismissed Minister of Environment Tomáš Taraba, a nominee of the ultranationalist Slovak National Party (SNS), after SNS legislators joined opposition ranks in a vote of confidence motion against Taraba on the evening of September 29.

Xinhua: Slovak president officially dismisses Environment Minister Taraba

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini officially dismissed Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba from office on September 30, a day after the Parliament passed a vote of no confidence. Prime Minister Robert Fico was entrusted with temporarily heading the Environment Ministry.

STVR: Parliament Votes to Recall Environment Minister

Parliament voted to oust Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba with 77 votes on Tuesday evening. The opposition contributed 70 votes, with the Slovak National Party (SNS) adding the 7 votes needed to create the majority for his dismissal.

NewsNow: Ex-environment Minister Taraba Setting Up New Party, Collects Signatures

MP and former environment minister Tomáš Taraba (Independent) intends to found a new party called 'Taraba - Development of Slovakia' and has begun collecting the necessary signatures.

Euractiv: Double trouble for Fico: coalition loses majority as court strikes down…

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's governing coalition lost its reliable parliamentary majority on November 3, 2026, after an MP defected to a group led by former Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba, reducing its votes to 75 in the 150-seat National Council.

A new drone detection system has been implemented across Bratislava, with police actively investigating its potential uses for tracking and controlling unmanned aerial vehicles.

SME: Bratislava's New Drone Detection System: How Police Will Use It

A new drone detection system has been deployed across Bratislava, with police investigating its potential applications for tracking and controlling flights.

Maroš Skopal, the newly elected Mayor of Krupina, has publicly stated that he would not extend an invitation to the Russian ambassador for official celebrations in the town.

Aktuality.sk: New Mayor of Krupina: I Would Not Invite Russian Ambassador to Celebrations

The new mayor of Krupina, Maroš Skopal, states in an interview that he would not invite the Russian ambassador to official celebrations.

Reports indicate that police were in possession of a list of individuals allegedly involved in the murder of Daniel Tupý for years but chose to pursue other investigative directions.

SME: Police Had Paper with Names of Tupý Murder Suspects for Years, Pursued…

Police possessed a list of individuals allegedly involved in the murder of Daniel Tupý for years but pursued other investigative directions.

A newly inaugurated section of the D1 highway in Slovakia presents a challenge for drivers, as it spans up to 125 kilometers without any available gas stations.

Pravda: Highway Opening Fails to Include Gas Stations

Slovak highway authorities celebrated the opening of a new D1 highway section, but drivers will face up to 125 kilometers without any gas stations.

The Russian embassy reportedly initiated a hostile campaign in Prešov, which has led to death threats against the mayor. This situation has resurfaced after a four-year period.

SME: Presov Korzar: Russian Embassy Launched Vicious Campaign, Mayor Threatened…

The Russian embassy initiated a hostile campaign in Prešov, leading to death threats against the mayor, with the situation resurfacing after four years.

A foundation associated with businessman Zoroslav Kollár is alleged to be directing over a million euros in public funds to spa facilities that are reportedly connected to his family, raising questions regarding financial transparency.

Aktuality.sk: Kollár's Fund Sent Over a Million Euros to Teplice Spa, Linked to Zoroslav…

Zoroslav Kollár's foundation is channeling public funds to spa facilities reportedly connected to his family, raising questions about transparency.