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Slovakia: Political rifts, Danube secrets — FrontPages.eu, September 12, 2026

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Political tensions are escalating within Slovakia's ruling coalition, with the Slovak National Party (SNS) threatening to impede parliamentary sessions due to an ongoing dispute with Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba. Further political shifts are evident as Milan Uhrík's Republika party publicly declared a loss of trust in Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer party. Economically, the government is preparing to address rising fuel prices, a move that follows sustained public concern. Concurrently, Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok is once again under police scrutiny regarding his travel expenses for a Formula 1 race. In other significant domestic news, a remarkable 15-million-year-old geological treasure has been uncovered in the Danube River due to unusually low water levels. Meanwhile, the Zemplín region is grappling with severe drought conditions after seven months without significant rainfall.

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Internal disputes within the ruling coalition are escalating, with the Slovak National Party (SNS) threatening to not support the opening of the next parliamentary session if Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba, an SNS nominee, does not step down by September 15. Separately, Milan Uhrík, leader of the far-right Republika Movement, has publicly stated his party no longer trusts Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer party, indicating potential realignments in the political landscape.

Pravda: Taraba Responds to Criticism: If Fired, I'll Return to Politics and Things…

Slovak minister Tomáš Taraba has escalated his rhetoric, stating that if he is dismissed, he will return to politics with significant consequences and sent a clear message to Boris Kollár.

Aktuality.sk: We No Longer Believe Smer, We Are Not Their Puppets, Says Uhrík. What is…

Uhrík states that his party no longer supports Smer and questions the relationship between Fico and the Republika party.

Aktuality.sk: Germans Astonished by Fico's Absurd Idea: It's Pointless to Provoke Chancellor…

This article discusses reactions from German media to statements made by Slovak politician Robert Fico regarding Chancellor Merz, framing it as a week in world media.

TA3: Danko: SNS May Not Support Opening of House Session Due to Dispute with Taraba

Due to the ongoing dispute with Environment Minister Tomas Taraba (a Slovak National Party/SNS nominee), the coalition SNS party may not support the opening of the next parliamentary session, which is due to begin on 15 September, SNS leader Andrej Danko stated on TA3's discussion programme 'V politike' (In Politics) on Sunday, which was also attended by leader of the opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) party Michal Simecka. However, he still doesn't wish to see the government fall.

The government is preparing to address public concerns over rising fuel prices, with input expected from Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok and opposition leader Michal Šimečka. Separately, police will be re-investigating Šutaj Eštok's travel expenses related to a Formula 1 race.

Aktuality.sk: How the Government Will Act on Fuel Prices? Minister Šutaj Eštok and…

The government is set to address rising fuel prices, with input expected from Minister Šutaj Eštok and opposition leader Michal Šimečka.

SME: Unprecedented economic growth after transaction tax? Nothing like that will…

An economic analysis discussing the potential long-term negative consequences of a transaction tax, questioning claims of significant economic growth.

Aktuality.sk: The Road Trip of Matúš Šutaj Eštok to the F1 Race Will Again Be Handled by…

Police will be re-investigating the travel expenses of Matúš Šutaj Eštok to a Formula 1 race.

A significant natural phenomenon has occurred with the low water levels of the Danube River revealing ancient rocks approximately 15 million years old. Concurrently, the Zemplín region is experiencing severe drought, with a nature reserve completely dried up after seven months without rain.

Pravda: Low Danube Level Reveals 15 Million Year Old Treasure: Rare Find Shows…

A low water level in the Danube River has uncovered ancient rocks dating back approximately 15 million years, offering insights into Slovakia's past as a seabed.

SME: Where there should be water, there is only land. It hasn't rained for seven…

A local news story from the Zemplín region highlighting severe drought conditions, with a nature reserve completely drying up due to lack of rainfall.

A court has found the kidnapper of a student guilty, ruling that they must pay for their crime, following a previous report of a 17.5-year sentence in the case.

Aktuality.sk: Almost Escaped Punishment: Kidnapper of Student Must Pay for His Terrifying Act

A court has ruled that the kidnapper of a student is guilty and will face consequences for his crime.

Slovak singer Marika Gombitová shared insights into her public perception and personal disposition in a recent interview. In sports, an unexpected football result saw Slovan Bratislava's reserve team defeat their main squad.

SME: Marika Gombitová: I'm not as deep as many perceive me. In reality, I'm more…

A cultural piece featuring an interview with Slovak singer Marika Gombitová, who discusses her public perception and personal disposition.

SME: B-team of Slovan eliminated the A-team. The hero had to wait outside, never…

A sports report detailing an unexpected outcome in a football match where the reserve team of Slovan Bratislava defeated the main team.

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