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October 14, 2026

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A long-running arbitration over the Višňové tunnel ended with the state winning 35 million euros from a consortium of builders. The D1 highway project has spent years as a local monument to litigation; the government will now see if cash can finish what the contractors could not. The administration has reportedly surveyed the public on the Prime Minister's recent visit to Moscow, though the results have not been published. Reports suggest the findings were likely not favorable to the leader, as the state continues to gauge sentiment on foreign policy shifts. Economic reports suggest every seventh citizen cannot afford meat every other day, making the country one of the lowest consumers in the EU. Elsewhere, a religious community in the Turiec region faces allegations of spying and sexual abuse, and the noise from Antonov transport planes is keeping Bratislava residents awake at night.

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Slovakia has successfully concluded an arbitration case concerning the Višňové tunnel, with the former contractor, a consortium including Webuild and Dúha, ordered to pay 35 million euros to the state.

TA3: Slovakia Wins Arbitration Over Višňové Tunnel, Contractor to Pay Millions

Slovakia has won an arbitration case concerning the Višňové tunnel, with the former contractor for the D1 highway now required to pay 35 million euros.

Pravda: Slovakia Wins Arbitration Case for Višňové Tunnel; Companies Must Pay 35…

Slovakia has been successful in an arbitration case concerning the Višňové tunnel, with the consortium of Webuild and Dúha ordered to pay 35 million euros.

A detailed report has uncovered alleged manipulation, spying, and sexual abuse within a religious community located in the Turiec region, including personal accounts from individuals such as Natália.

SME: Manipulation, spying, sexual abuse: A story reveals practices of a religious…

A story details alleged manipulation, spying, and sexual abuse within a religious community in the Turiec region, including the experiences of a woman named Natália.

A survey was conducted to assess public sentiment regarding Prime Minister Robert Fico's visit to Moscow, with the findings reportedly not being favorable to him.

Aktuality.sk: State surveyed public opinion on Fico's Moscow visit; results likely…

A survey has been conducted to gauge public sentiment on Robert Fico's visit to Moscow, with the results reportedly not being favorable to him.

Samuel Migaľ, the Minister of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization, is reportedly appointing individuals associated with Tomáš Taraba to positions within his ministry, despite previous criticisms of such appointments.

SME: The ministry was called a sinecure, now it's filling it with Taraba's people…

The article reports on Minister Migaľ's alleged appointment of individuals associated with Taraba to positions within the ministry, despite prior criticism of such roles.

Residents near Bratislava are expressing growing dissatisfaction due to increased flights, particularly by Antonov aircraft, which are generating noise and disturbing sleep, even during night hours.

Pravda: Antonov Plane Attracts Crowds, Other Aircraft Disturb Sleep. Flights Over…

Increased flights, particularly those of Antonov aircraft, are drawing crowds but also disturbing residents near Bratislava with noise, even at night, leading to growing dissatisfaction.

An analyst has pinpointed a critical mistake that contributed to the tragic double murder incident that occurred in Staškov.

Aktuality.sk: Analyst names the most serious error leading to the double murder in Staškov.

An analyst has identified the critical mistake that contributed to the tragic double murder incident that occurred in Staškov.

During a meeting with Slovaks in Sydney, an expatriate publicly criticized Slovak officials Martina Šimkovičová, the Minister of Culture, and Juraj Blanár, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs.

Pravda: VIDEO: 'You Are the Shame of the Slovak Republic.'

During a meeting with Slovaks in Sydney, an expatriate interrupted Slovak officials Martina Šimkovičová and Juraj Blanár with sharp criticism.

The government of Slovakia has sanctioned compensation for farmers who have experienced losses due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

Aktuality.sk: Government approved compensation for farmers affected by the Middle East crisis.

The government has sanctioned compensation for Slovak farmers who have suffered losses due to the crisis in the Middle East.

A critical phase of negotiations is currently underway in the Slovak parliament, where lawmakers are set to make decisions regarding the state budget and a new 'Vision 2040' plan.

TA3: Parliamentary Session Continues Key Phase on Budget and Vision 2040

A crucial phase of negotiations is ongoing in parliament, where lawmakers will decide on the budget and a new Vision 2040.

Reports allege that Robert Kaliňák, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, intervened when pro-government journalists faced backlash, reportedly uncovering advertising orders from the Ministry of Defence.

Aktuality.sk: Pro-government journalists hit hard; Robert Kaliňák intervened. We uncovered…

The article alleges that pro-government journalists faced backlash, and Robert Kaliňák took action, uncovering advertising orders from the Ministry of Defence.

Slovakia is preparing to implement an e-invoice system for businesses, with new regulations explaining its functions and implications for entrepreneurs.

SME: E-invoices are coming: Who must pay, who will save, and how to choose a…

The article discusses the upcoming e-invoice system for businesses in Slovakia, explaining its functionality and implications for entrepreneurs.

An economic report reveals that a significant portion of Slovaks cannot afford to eat meat even every other day, placing Slovakia among the EU countries with the lowest meat consumption.

SME: Every seventh Slovak cannot afford meat even every other day; only three…

An economic report highlights that a significant portion of Slovaks struggle to afford meat regularly, placing Slovakia among the countries with the lowest meat consumption in the EU.

Supermarkets, including Lidl, are expanding their product offerings to compete with pharmacies, with other rival chains also planning similar expansions.

Aktuality.sk: Pharmacies face new competition from supermarkets like Lidl expanding product…

Supermarkets, including Lidl, are increasing their offerings to compete with pharmacies, with rivals also planning similar expansions.

Recognizing the vulnerability of outdated medical systems to hackers, Slovak experts have developed an innovative method to enhance their security.

Aktuality.sk: Easy target? Outdated medical systems attract hackers; Slovaks have a…

Outdated medical systems are vulnerable to hackers, but Slovak experts have developed a method to enhance their security.

A pre-election debate that was scheduled to be held in Žilina was canceled after the moderator described the situation as unstable.

Aktuality.sk: 'This is not a stable', said the moderator, and the pre-election debate in…

A pre-election debate scheduled to take place in Žilina was canceled after the moderator described the situation as unstable.

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