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Constitutional Court Okays Extended Emergency State as Lawful

Constitutional Court Okays Extended Emergency State as Lawful

Kosice/Bratislava, March 31 (TASR) – The decision of the Government to extend the state of emergency by an additional 40 days and its measures approved on March 17 are in accordance with the Slovak Constitution, the Constitutional Court decided on Wednesday. The decision to extend the state of emergency was

Alena Zs., Charged with Preparing Three Prosecutors' Murders, Stays in Custody

Alena Zs., Charged with Preparing Three Prosecutors' Murders, Stays in Custody

Banska Bystrica, March 16 (TASR) – A pre-trial judge of the Specialised Criminal Court (STS) in Banska Bystrica on Tuesday decided that Alena Zs. will remain in custody. The decision can still be appealed against. Alena Zs., known to the public as an associate of businessman Marian Kocner, has been charged

Police Fine Homeless Man for Violating Covid Curfew, Case to Be Reviewed

Police Fine Homeless Man for Violating Covid Curfew, Case to Be Reviewed

Bratislava, March 16 (TASR) – Following public outcry, the police announced on Tuesday that they will review a fine imposed recently on a homeless man in Bratislava for violating a curfew declared by the Government throughout Slovakia between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. in force each day for months

SIS Director Vladimir Pcolinsky to Be Remanded in Custody

SIS Director Vladimir Pcolinsky to Be Remanded in Custody

Bratislava, March 14 (TASR) – A pre-trial judge of the Specialised Criminal Court (STS) in Pezinok (Bratislava region) decided on Sunday that Slovak Intelligence Service (SIS) director Vladimir Pcolinsky accused of corruption will be remanded in custody, STS spokeswoman Katarina Kudjakova reported on the same day, adding that the decision is

SIS Head Pcolinsky Detained by NAKA

SIS Head Pcolinsky Detained by NAKA

Bratislava, March 11 (TASR) – The National Crime Agency (NAKA) on Thursday morning detained head of the Slovak Intelligence Service (SIS) Vladimir Pcolinsky, Dennik N daily has reported. Meanwhile, news outlet aktuality.sk stated that the reason for the move, which was allegedly okayed by the Special Prosecutor’s Office, was

Ex-education Minister Up to Anti-Government Mischief on Tuesday Night

Ex-education Minister Up to Anti-Government Mischief on Tuesday Night

Bratislava, March 10 (TASR) – Bratislava region police are investigating the dumping of a load of manure in front of the Government Office overnight, with former education minister Juraj Draxler (2014-16) confessing that he was responsible for this escapade on his Facebook account. Draxler claimed that his Tuesday night was full

Ex-state Secretary Detained Immediately after Release from Custody

Ex-state Secretary Detained Immediately after Release from Custody

Bratislava, March 4 (TASR) – An appeal senate of the Supreme Court on Thursday released former Justice Ministry state secretary Monika J. as well as former Bratislava regional court judge Richard M. from custody, but the former, who’s been charged under the National Crime Agency’s (NAKA) Operations Storm and