Slovak News Outlet Wins Four Journalism Awards for Investigative Reporting

Denník N, a Slovak news outlet, received four awards at the 2025 Journalism Awards ceremony, the highest number among all media organizations. The newspaper's editorial team was recognized for investigative reporting on corruption scandals and abuse cases, as well as interview journalism. Among the award-winning work were investigations into the Fafokán scandal by journalists Mária Benedikovičová and Tomáš Benedikovič, and reporting by Kristína Böhmer on cases involving men secretly recording women. The awards ceremony highlights the continued importance of investigative journalism in Slovakia, where media outlets regularly expose corruption and social issues. The winning journalists discussed the background and development of their award-winning stories in a special podcast episode, providing insight into the investigative process behind major Slovak news stories.