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A nurse in a Bratislava hospital was brutally attacked by an intoxicated man, who reportedly hit her in the head and strangled her, returning to the emergency room twice. The incident has drawn condemnation and raised questions from the hospital director about staff safety. In political news, Branislav Gröhling, Chairman of Freedom and Solidarity, stated that current discussions suggest a potential lack of funds for 13th pensions, emphasizing the need for negotiations with Igor Matovič, Chairman of the Slovakia Movement. Meanwhile, a heated dispute has erupted between Mária Mesterová and Tibor Gašpar, Deputy Speaker of the National Council, over the government's budget, with accusations of a 'robbery action' and legal threats. Other domestic stories include reports of Smer facing a decline in support as Michal Šimečka, Leader of Progressive Slovakia, and Jaroslav Naď, Deputy Chairman of the Democrats, consolidate their positions. Additionally, railway workers have announced a strike alert over stagnant wages, and there are warnings of imminent difficult economic times for the country.

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A nurse in a Bratislava hospital was severely assaulted by an intoxicated man who struck her head and choked her, returning to the emergency room multiple times. The incident, which reportedly left the nurse in a coma, has been widely condemned and highlighted concerns about hospital staff safety.

TA3: Drunk man brutally attacks nurse in hospital

A drunk man brutally attacked a nurse in Kramáre, hitting her in the head and strangling her, and returned to the emergency room twice.

Pravda: Brutal attack in Bratislava hospital: Drunk man assaulted a nurse. 'Why do our…

A drunk individual violently attacked a nurse in a Bratislava hospital; a courageous patient intervened. The hospital director questioned why employees deserve such treatment.

Aktuality.sk: Drunk patient attacks and chokes nurse in Bratislava emergency room; hospital…

A patient, reportedly intoxicated, assaulted a nurse by hitting her and attempting to strangle her in a Bratislava emergency room. The hospital has released video footage of the incident.

SME: Drunk man physically attacked a young nurse at Kramáre; Minister Šaško…

A drunk man physically assaulted a young nurse at Kramáre hospital, an act that was condemned by Minister Šaško.

Aktuality.sk: Drunk patient attacks and chokes nurse in Bratislava emergency room; health…

A patient, reportedly intoxicated, assaulted a nurse in a Bratislava emergency room, causing her to fall into a coma.

Branislav Gröhling, Chairman of the opposition Freedom and Solidarity party, has indicated that Slovakia may not have sufficient funds for 13th pensions, suggesting that negotiations with Igor Matovič, Chairman of the Slovakia Movement, are necessary to address the issue.

SME: Gröhling: We hear we don't have 13th pensions and must negotiate with Matovič…

Minister Gröhling states that discussions suggest Slovakia may not have funds for 13th pensions and that negotiations with Matovič are necessary.

Mária Mesterová and Tibor Gašpar, Deputy Speaker of the National Council, are engaged in a heated dispute regarding the government's budget, with accusations of a 'robbery action' and threats of legal proceedings.

Pravda: 'The biggest robbery action of this government.' Mesterová confronted Gašpar…

Political figures Mesterová and Gašpar are involved in a heated dispute regarding the government's budget, with accusations of a 'robbery action' and threats of legal proceedings.

The Smer party is reportedly experiencing a significant drop in public support, while opposition figures Michal Šimečka, Leader of Progressive Slovakia, and Jaroslav Naď, Deputy Chairman of the Democrats, are consolidating their positions, intensifying the competition for Smer's voter base.

Aktuality.sk: Smer faces further decline as Šimečka and Naď unite; battle for Fico's votes…

Smer is reportedly facing a significant drop in support, with Šimečka and Naď consolidating their positions. A competition for Fico's voter base is heating up.

The family of an individual, associated with Ladislav Fico and businessman Norbert Bödör, is reportedly selling a castle for 1.5 million euros after the individual left behind substantial debts.

Aktuality.sk: Family of prominent figure sells castle for 1.5 million after amassing…

The family of an individual who left behind substantial debts, associated with Ladislav Fico and Norbert Bödör, is now selling a castle for 1.5 million euros.

An overview of the largest construction companies operating in Slovakia indicates that the sector has experienced significant growth, comparable to its best years.

SME: Grew like in the best years. Which construction companies are the largest in…

An overview of the largest construction companies operating in Slovakia, indicating significant growth in the sector.

A recent podcast has discussed Slovakia's economic challenges, suggesting the country has fallen behind Romania in economic performance and raising questions about the allocation of 7 billion euros.

Aktuality.sk: Slovakia has been overtaken by Romania. Where did 7 billion euros go wrong?…

A podcast discusses economic issues in Slovakia, suggesting the country has fallen behind Romania in economic performance and questioning the allocation of 7 billion euros.

A significant dispute within the Slovak swimming federation has led to the disqualification of 1,000 children from qualifying events and has triggered an international investigation.

Aktuality.sk: Scandal in swimming disqualifies a thousand children from qualifying; dispute…

A significant dispute within the Slovak swimming federation has resulted in the disqualification of 1,000 children from qualifying events and has triggered an international investigation.

Slovak railway workers have issued a strike alert, expressing their dissatisfaction with wages that have not kept pace with inflation, emphasizing their rights as citizens.

Aktuality.sk: Railroad workers on strike alert: 'We are also citizens of this state, our…

Railway workers have announced a strike alert, expressing their discontent with stagnant wages that are not keeping pace with inflation, emphasizing their status as citizens of the state.

Economist Alexander Matušek has warned in an interview that difficult economic times are approaching and predicted that another crisis could potentially lead to Slovakia's bankruptcy.

Aktuality.sk: NA ROVINU with Alexander Matušek: Bad times are here. Another crisis will…

Alexander Matušek, in an interview, warns that difficult economic times are imminent and predicts that another crisis could lead to Slovakia's bankruptcy.

Information and updates regarding the upcoming regional elections in Slovakia, which are scheduled for 2026, have been made available.

SME: Regional elections 2026

Information and updates regarding the upcoming regional elections in Slovakia scheduled for 2026.

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