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Slovakia is grappling with the aftermath of severe storms that swept across the country, causing widespread damage and injuries, particularly in Bratislava where fallen trees and damaged vehicles were reported. The capital's Petržalka district was among the hardest hit, with police also seeking owners of numerous stolen license plates. In the political arena, a new poll reveals a narrow lead for Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer party over the opposition Progressive Slovakia, indicating a closely contested political landscape. This comes as a former NAKA official, Chudý, made public claims regarding attempts to remove him, attributing his ability to write a book to Tibor Gašpar. Further scrutiny falls on the government with the Ministry of Interior facing a fine for allegedly circumventing the law in a million-euro tender from Robert Kaliňák's prior tenure. Separately, police have detained four juvenile attackers in Nitra following an assault on Indian nationals, in an operation dubbed 'Prejudice'. Robert Fico currently serves as the Prime Minister of Slovakia, leading a coalition government comprised of Direction – Social Democracy (Smer), Voice – Social Democracy (Hlas), and the Slovak National Party (SNS). Peter Pellegrini is the current President. Matúš Šutaj Eštok is the Minister of Interior, and Robert Kaliňák holds the positions of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. Tibor Gašpar is a Member of the National Council and Vice-chair of Parliament.

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Severe storms have hit Slovakia, particularly Bratislava, causing significant damage including fallen trees and branches, damaged cars, and power outages. Police are actively searching for owners of license plates dislodged during the storm in Bratislava.

TA3: Storm in Bratislava damages cars, police seek owners of stolen license plates.

A severe storm in Bratislava caused damage not only to trees and branches but also to car license plates, with police now searching for dozens of owners.

TA3: Thursday storms cause damage and injuries across Slovakia; fire in Zvolen…

Recent storms have left a trail of damage and injuries throughout Slovakia, with a residential building fire in Zvolen and a significant power outage in Kajal being reported.

Pravda: Storm and Gale Caused Several Damages in Bratislava, Petržalka Most Affected

A severe storm and gale in Bratislava resulted in numerous damages, with the Petržalka district receiving the most reports, including fallen trees and damaged roofs.

A new poll indicates that the Smer party maintains a narrow lead over Progressive Slovakia, reflecting a competitive political climate. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Robert Fico is facing a political situation reminiscent of past criticisms he leveled against a previous government, suggesting a hypocritical stance.

Aktuality.sk: Robert Fico Faces What He Criticized in Dzurinda's Government: He Must Act…

This commentary by Martin Behul suggests that Robert Fico is in a political situation similar to one he previously criticized in a past Slovak government, forcing him into a hypocritical stance.

TA3: Smer leads poll, but closely followed by PS; voter trust in leaders analyzed.

A new poll for TA3 shows Smer maintaining a lead over PS, though the margin is tight, and analyzes which leaders voters trust the most.

The Ministry of Interior is facing a fine for allegedly bypassing legal procedures in a multi-million-euro tender dating back to Robert Kaliňák's time as minister. Concurrently, Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok is being criticized for autocratic decision-making by a couple who suggest he should defer to legal experts.

Aktuality.sk: Mr. Minister, You Decided Like a Tsar. If You Don't Know How, Leave It to…

A couple criticizes Minister Šutaj Eštok's decision-making, suggesting he acted autocratically and should defer to legal experts if he lacks understanding.

Aktuality.sk: Ministry of Interior Circumvented Law in Million-Euro Tender. Fined for…

The Ministry of Interior allegedly bypassed the law in a significant tender, facing a fine for a contract dating back to Robert Kaliňák's tenure.

A former official from the National Criminal Agency (NAKA), Chudý, has spoken out, claiming attempts were made to remove him and crediting Tibor Gašpar for enabling him to write a book. In separate news, police have detained four juvenile suspects in connection with an attack on Indian nationals in Nitra.

SME: Former NAKA Official: They Wanted to Get Rid of Me. Without Gašpar, I Wouldn't…

A former NAKA official, Chudý, discusses his experiences and claims that attempts were made to remove him, attributing his ability to write a book to Gašpar.

Aktuality.sk: Police Operation 'Prejudice': Four Juvenile Attackers Detained After Attack on…

Police have arrested four underage individuals in connection with an attack on Indian nationals in Nitra, as part of an operation codenamed 'Prejudice'.

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