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Minister of Interior Matúš Šutaj Eštok is facing a criminal complaint filed by a prominent policeman. This development comes as the government, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, continues to navigate political tensions, including internal disputes within the ruling coalition which consists of Fico's SMER-SD, HLAS-SD, and the Slovak National Party (SNS). In other domestic news, a self-proclaimed pastor is under investigation for allegedly manipulating his congregation through miraculous healings, collecting tithes, and phone tapping. The director of the state agency Slovakia Travel has unexpectedly resigned, with an unknown co-director now filling the merged position. Additionally, new regulations regarding wells for homeowners are set to take effect in 2027, introducing new obligations. Violence in Bratislava hospitals remains a pressing concern, with multiple new incidents reported where intoxicated patients assaulted medical staff, resulting in injuries including a broken nose. These attacks highlight a recurring problem in healthcare facilities. Furthermore, State Secretary Michal Kiča is reportedly under suspicion of treason amidst political discussions.

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A well-known policeman has filed a criminal complaint against Matúš Šutaj Eštok, who currently serves as the Minister of Interior of Slovakia.

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Multiple incidents of violence against medical staff have occurred in Bratislava hospitals, with intoxicated patients assaulting healthcare workers, leading to injuries, including a broken nose in one instance. These attacks signify a recurring problem within the city's emergency rooms.

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An intoxicated patient assaulted medical staff at an emergency room in Bratislava, allegedly breaking one staff member's nose.

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A man attacked two doctors at the Ružinov hospital in Bratislava, and police intervened at the scene.

Pravda: Violence Repeats in Bratislava Hospital; Patient Attacks Staff

Following an attack on a young nurse, another incident occurred in a Bratislava hospital where a patient assaulted two medical workers, one of whom sustained a broken nose.

Aktuality.sk: Another Incident in Bratislava Hospital: Patient Attacks Healthcare Worker

A patient attacked a healthcare worker in a Bratislava hospital, marking another such incident.

A self-proclaimed pastor is reportedly under investigation for years of manipulating his congregation through alleged miraculous healings, collecting tithes, and phone tapping.

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A self-proclaimed pastor has allegedly been manipulating people in his congregation for years through miraculous healings, collecting tithes, and phone tapping.

New regulations will come into effect in 2027, introducing new obligations for homeowners in Slovakia who utilize wells for their water supply.

Pravda: New Well Regulations from 2027 May Affect Homeowners

New rules are coming into effect in 2027 that will introduce new obligations for homeowners who use wells for their water supply.

The director of the state agency Slovakia Travel has unexpectedly resigned, and the position has been merged and filled by an unknown co-director.

SME: Director of Slovakia Travel Agency Suddenly Resigned, Replaced by Unknown…

The director of the state agency Slovakia Travel has quietly resigned, with his position merged and filled by an unknown co-director.

Disputes within the political landscape continue, with politician Kuffa labeling Taraba a liar and claiming they were encouraged to oppose Prime Minister Robert Fico. Karas described the current government as the weakest. State Secretary of the Ministry of Environment Michal Kiča is reportedly under suspicion of treason, a development linked to interactions between politicians Taraba and Kuffa.

SME: When Taraba Met Kuffa, They Smooched, Everything Was in Order. Michal Kiča…

Michal Kiča is reportedly under suspicion of treason, with the article referencing a meeting between politicians Taraba and Kuffa.

TA3: Taraba is a liar, and we were urged to oppose the PM, claims Kuffa; Karas…

Politician Kuffa labels Taraba a liar and states they were encouraged to oppose the Prime Minister, while Karas describes the current government as the weakest.

Aktuality.sk: Opposition's Attempts to Unite Are Futile; Fico Can Be Defeated by One Method

A commentary piece suggests that the opposition's efforts to join forces are wasting time and outlines a single effective strategy to defeat Robert Fico.

News outlets are closely monitoring the upcoming regional and county elections in 2026, with a particular focus on the promises made by young candidates regarding culture, safety, and community ties, and an overview of who is running.

SME: Regional Elections 2026

SME is closely following the upcoming regional and county elections in 2026, with a focus on what young candidates are promising regarding culture, safety, and community ties.

SME: Who is Running and What are They Promising?

The article examines candidates running in mayoral and county elections, their promises, and encourages readers to follow SME.sk's reporting.

An article discusses a historical figure responsible for many deaths in Hungary during a revolution, who is now being honored with a statue in Slovakia and is appreciated by President Putin.

Aktuality.sk: Killed 2,700 in Hungary, Honored with a Statue in Slovakia: Who is the Man…

An article discusses a historical figure responsible for many deaths in Hungary during a revolution, who is now being honored with a statue in Slovakia and is appreciated by Putin.

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