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Authorities have pressed charges against a train driver following a collision near Jablonov nad Turnou, with the individual potentially facing a decade in prison. This development comes amidst heightened scrutiny on political figures, as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák faces allegations of planning a half-million-euro celebration without a formal contract. Further political controversy surrounds Minister of Culture Martina Šimkovičová, who is accused of circumventing internal evaluation processes to approve funding, reportedly for Zoroslav Kollár's political movement. In a separate, concerning incident, individuals who initially reported suspicious meat are now themselves under police investigation at the request of the Ministry of Agriculture. Meanwhile, politician Alojz Hlina has officially joined the opposition party Freedom and Solidarity (SaS), signaling efforts to unite moderate conservative and liberal political forces. The long-running Hedviga Malinová case has also seen new details emerge, including Robert Kaliňák's account of a past dispute and insights from Malinová's psychiatrist.

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Police have charged a 34-year-old train driver following a collision between two trains near Jablonov nad Turnou, with the individual facing potential imprisonment of up to 10 years.

TA3: Police charge train driver after collision near Jablonov nad Turnou, facing up…

Police have charged a train driver following a collision between two trains near Jablonov nad Turnou, with the driver potentially facing up to 10 years in prison.

Pravda: Train Collision Near Rožňava: Driver Charged, Faces Up To 10 Years in Prison

The train driver involved in a collision near Rožňava has been charged and could face up to 10 years in prison.

Aktuality.sk: Train Collision: Police Charge 34-Year-Old Driver

Following a collision between express trains, authorities have charged a 34-year-old train driver, with the investigation into the cause of the accident ongoing.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák is reportedly planning a half-million-euro celebration without a formal contract, raising transparency concerns. Separately, Minister of Culture Martina Šimkovičová is accused of bypassing the Ministry's own evaluation process to approve funding, allegedly for Zoroslav Kollár.

Aktuality.sk: Minister Kaliňák Prepares Another Half-Million Celebration Without a Contract

Minister Kaliňák is reportedly planning another costly celebration amounting to half a million euros, allegedly without a formal contract, raising transparency concerns.

Aktuality.sk: Ministry of Culture Bypassed Own Evaluation. Minister Šimkovičová to Sign…

Allegations that the Ministry of Culture disregarded its own evaluation process, with Minister Šimkovičová reportedly set to approve funding for Zoroslav Kollár.

Individuals who brought attention to suspicious meat are now facing a police investigation, initiated at the request of the Ministry of Agriculture, leading to questions about the handling of such alerts.

Aktuality.sk: Suspicious Meat Alerted, Now Police Investigate at Ministry's Request

Individuals who reported suspicious meat are now facing police investigation following a request from the Ministry of Agriculture, raising questions about the initial alert.

Robert Kaliňák has revealed details of a past dispute with Dušan Trnka concerning the Hedviga Malinová case, which he states negatively impacted their relationship. Additionally, Malinová's psychiatrist has offered new insights into the background of the high-profile incident, twenty years later.

SME: Kaliňák on the Malinová case: I had a dispute with Trnka because of it. It…

Robert Kaliňák discusses his past dispute with Dušan Trnka related to the Hedviga Malinová case, stating that it negatively impacted their relationship.

SME: The Malinová case: Her psychiatrist spoke about the background of the case

The psychiatrist of Hedviga Malinová shares insights into the background of the high-profile case, twenty years after the incident.

Politician Alojz Hlina has officially joined the opposition party Freedom and Solidarity (SaS). He stated his aim is to unite moderate conservatives and moderate liberals for the benefit of the country.

Štandard: Hlina vstúpil do SaS, chce spoluprácu s umiernenými liberálmi - Štandard

Poslanec Národnej rady SR Alojz Hlina sa stáva riadnym členom strany SaS. Do straníckych radov oficiálne vstúpil v pondelok. „Som rád, že Alojz Hlina dnes.

An investigation into a water infrastructure collapse in the Tatra mountains points to a combination of a 'French model' approach and alleged corruption, referred to as 'Gorila shadows,' as contributing factors to the crisis.

Aktuality.sk: Tatras Treasure in Leaky Pipes: How French Model and Gorila Shadows Created a…

An investigation into a water infrastructure collapse in the Tatra mountains reveals how a combination of a 'French model' approach and alleged corruption ('Gorila shadows') led to the crisis.

Many Slovaks who own homes valued at hundreds of thousands of euros are choosing to live on only a few hundred euros a month, opting for frugality rather than downsizing their properties, a lifestyle prevalent among those over fifty.

Pravda: Have Hundred Thousand Homes, Yet Live in a Golden Cage. Children of Socialism…

People in Slovakia who own homes worth hundreds of thousands of euros are living on only a few hundred euros a month, preferring to live frugally rather than downsize their homes. This article explores why people over fifty choose this lifestyle.

An investigation into the collapse of a traditional Slovak company reveals it has accumulated millions in debt, with the article referencing 'Bata murders' and 'Madonnin's brother' in its detailed account.

SME: Index: Bata murders and Madonnin's brother. A traditional Slovak company ended…

The article investigates the downfall of a traditional Slovak company, referencing 'Bata murders' and 'Madonnin's brother' and detailing how the company accumulated millions in debt.

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