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Prešov Mayor to Seek Second Term with Progressive Slovakia and Democrats Support

František Oľha, the mayor of Prešov, announced he will run for a second term in the 2026 municipal elections with backing from Progressive Slovakia and the Democrats party. Oľha said he wants to complete ongoing projects and continue supporting volunteers in the eastern Slovak city. Progressive Slovakia is a liberal opposition party, while the Democrats are a centrist opposition party that split from the former For the People party. Prešov is Slovakia's third-largest city and serves as the regional capital of eastern Slovakia's Prešov Region.

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SaS Lawmaker Admits to Messaging Opposition MP After Instagram Controversy

Martina Bajo Holečková, a member of parliament for the liberal opposition party Freedom and Solidarity (SaS), acknowledged that she exchanged messages with Romana Bittó Cigániková from the ruling Smer-SD party. The admission came after Bittó Cigániková publicly revealed private communications, with speculation linking the messages to an Instagram satirical account. Bajo Holečková denied her husband's involvement with the social media account in question. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between Slovakia's ruling coalition, led by the social-democratic Smer-SD party, and the liberal opposition SaS party in parliament.

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Former Justice Minister and Ombudsman Jana Dubovcová Dies

Jana Dubovcová, who served as Slovakia's justice minister and later as the country's ombudsman, has died. The death was announced by current Justice Minister Boris Susko from Smer-SD, the ruling social-democratic party. Dubovcová held significant positions in Slovakia's justice system and human rights protection during her career, serving as the public defender of rights, a role that oversees government compliance with citizens' constitutional rights and handles complaints against public administration.

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Slovak Justice Ministry Proposes New Popular Vote Mechanism to Recall Parliament

Slovakia's Ministry of Justice has proposed introducing a new popular voting mechanism that would allow citizens to recall parliament. The proposed constitutional change would enable ordinary voters to initiate the dissolution of the National Council, Slovakia's parliament, through a referendum process. The ministry has specified that this reform would only take effect after the current parliamentary term expires, meaning it would not apply to the present government coalition. The proposal represents a significant potential expansion of direct democracy in Slovakia, where citizens currently have limited mechanisms to directly influence parliamentary composition outside of regular elections.

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Slovak Official Urges Government to Accelerate R4 Highway Construction in Brussels Appeal

A Slovak official named Majerský made an appeal in Brussels calling on the government to expedite construction of the R4 highway, citing concerns that Slovakia is falling behind neighboring countries in infrastructure development. The appeal highlights growing pressure on Slovak authorities to address the country's transportation infrastructure gaps compared to surrounding nations. The R4 highway represents part of Slovakia's broader effort to modernize its road network and improve connectivity with European transport corridors.

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Opposition Party SaS Backs Marián Porvažník for Košice Regional Election

The opposition party Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) has announced its support for Marián Porvažník in the upcoming election for governor of the Košice region in eastern Slovakia. The endorsement means multiple opposition parties now back Porvažník's candidacy as opposition forces consolidate their support behind a single candidate. SaS joins other opposition parties in what appears to be a coordinated effort to present a unified challenge in the regional election. The Košice region is one of Slovakia's eight self-governing regions, with governors responsible for regional development, healthcare, education, and transportation infrastructure.

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Slovak Parliament Rejects Christian Democrats' Tourism Trail Legislation

Slovakia's parliament voted down a proposed law on tourist trails submitted by the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), an opposition party. The legislation would have introduced innovative digital tools including QR codes to make tourist trails more accessible and user-friendly for the public. The rejection means Slovakia will continue operating under its current tourism trail regulations without the proposed technological enhancements that were designed to modernize how visitors access information about hiking and tourist routes.

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Slovak Interior and Defense Ministries Neglect Strategic Management of State Companies, Auditors Warn

Slovakia's Supreme Audit Office criticized the Interior and Defense Ministries for failing to properly oversee their state-owned enterprises, warning that the government behaves more like a passive observer than a responsible owner of these companies. The audit office specifically highlighted Letecké opravovne Trenčín (Trenčín Aircraft Repair), a state company tasked with maintaining and repairing aircraft for Slovakia's armed forces and external contractors. The Supreme Audit Office, Slovakia's independent financial watchdog responsible for monitoring public spending and state asset management, found that both ministries are neglecting their strategic management responsibilities over their portfolio companies. The criticism points to broader governance issues in how Slovakia manages its state-owned enterprises, which play crucial roles in national security and defense infrastructure.

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Man in garage video denies loan claim, says lawmaker paid for land

A man featured in a controversial garage video has denied claims that money he received constituted a loan, stating instead that parliamentary deputy Ferenčák was paying him for land. The deputy has pointed to his mother's illness in relation to the matter. The case appears to involve financial transactions that have drawn public scrutiny, though the full context of the garage video and its significance in Slovak politics remains unclear from available details.

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Slovak MP Denies Land Payment Claims in Garage Video Controversy

A Slovak parliamentarian is facing renewed scrutiny over a controversial garage video, with a man featured in the footage claiming payments were made for land purchases rather than loans as previously suggested. The MP, identified as Ferenčák, has denied these latest claims. The lawmaker previously pointed to his mother's illness when addressing questions about the video. The dispute centers on the nature of financial transactions captured in what appears to be surveillance footage, with conflicting accounts about whether the money exchanged constituted loans or legitimate land payments.

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Senica Residents Can Vote on Participatory Budget Projects

Residents of Senica can now vote on projects for the city's participatory budget through a free electronic voting system. The voting process is conducted online via mobile phone or computer, allowing citizens to directly influence how a portion of the municipal budget is allocated. Participatory budgeting is a democratic process that enables residents to propose and vote on local development projects, giving them a direct say in municipal spending priorities.

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Opposition Criticizes Government's Reversal of May 8 Public Holiday, Citing Economic Chaos

Slovakia's opposition parties are criticizing the government's decision to cancel May 8 as a public holiday, arguing the move has created chaos and failed to deliver promised economic benefits. The government had eliminated the Day of Victory over Fascism as a non-working day, claiming it would generate millions in additional economic output by adding an extra working day to the calendar. However, opposition politicians argue the change has instead resulted in confusion, additional administrative costs, and minimal actual economic gain, warning that the measure represents a broader failure in the government's fiscal consolidation efforts.

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Businessman from garage recording disputes Ferenčák's loan claim

A businessman featured in a controversial recording has publicly rejected claims made by former National Council deputy Ján Ferenčák regarding a 45,000 euro transaction. The entrepreneur denies that the money in question constituted a loan, contradicting Ferenčák's version of events. The dispute centers on recordings that apparently captured conversations in a garage, though the specific context of the recordings and their broader political implications remain unclear. Ferenčák previously served as a member of Slovakia's parliament, the National Council, before his departure from active politics.

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Slovak Parliament Rejects Opposition Proposal to Ban Corporal Punishment of Children

Slovakia's parliament rejected proposals by the opposition Progressive Slovakia party to ban corporal punishment and strengthen protections for children against domestic violence. The legislative debate revealed deep divisions among lawmakers on child protection measures. Progressive Slovakia, a liberal opposition party, had sought to introduce stricter safeguards for minors facing violence in the home, but the measures failed to gain sufficient support in the National Council, Slovakia's parliament.

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Parliament Rejects Proposal to Raise Student Tax Relief Ceiling

Slovakia's parliament rejected a proposal by the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) to eliminate the 200-euro monthly income ceiling for tax relief benefits available to students and those working under short-term agreements. The ruling coalition voted down the opposition party's measure, which would have also provided tax breaks for businesses. Students and workers on temporary contracts will continue to face the current income limit for claiming tax deductions on their earnings.

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Poll Shows Incumbent Trnava Governor Faces Little Challenge in 2026 Regional Elections

A new poll by AKO agency shows the incumbent governor of Trnava region holds a commanding lead ahead of Slovakia's 2026 regional elections, with no clear challenger emerging to threaten his position. While the sitting governor appears to have secured the top spot with a substantial margin, the race for second place remains highly competitive, with multiple candidates separated by minimal percentage differences. Regional elections in Slovakia determine the leadership of the country's eight self-governing regions, which oversee local healthcare, education, transportation and cultural policies.

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Slovakia Rejects Flexible Parental Leave System

The National Council, Slovakia's parliament, voted against introducing flexibility into the country's maternity and paternity leave system. The proposal would have allowed parents more options in how they use their parental leave entitlements, but lawmakers rejected the measure during parliamentary proceedings. Slovakia currently operates under a more rigid parental leave framework that does not offer the flexible arrangements common in some other European Union countries.

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Slovak MP Kapuš Personally Oversees May Day Preparations in His Home District

Michal Kapuš, a member of Slovakia's National Council parliament, personally supervised preparations for May 1st celebrations in Bánovce nad Bebravou, the town where he maintains residency. The parliamentarian took a hands-on approach to overseeing the traditional Labor Day event preparations in his home district, demonstrating direct involvement in local community activities.

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Slovak Police Charge Suspect with Paying for Violence Against Business Partner

Slovak police have charged a suspect with paying others to physically harm his business partner following an investigation under Operation Brat. The case involves allegations that the accused arranged for violence to be committed against his company associate for financial gain. Investigators have filed a motion for the suspect's detention, indicating the seriousness of the charges. Operation Brat appears to be part of Slovakia's ongoing efforts to combat organized crime and business-related violence.

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Progressive Slovakia Warns of State Costs Over May 8 Event Chaos

Progressive Slovakia, the main opposition party, has raised concerns about potential state expenditures related to chaotic planning surrounding May 8 events across the country. The day features a packed schedule of activities including parliamentary sessions in the National Council, Slovakia's parliament, multiple press conferences, gala concerts, and municipal celebrations. The warning comes as various events and official activities are being organized nationwide, though specific details about the nature of the chaos or the projected costs were not immediately clear.

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