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The Ebola epidemic is spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warns WHO
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola epidemic is spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus has already caused more than 230 deaths.
Police are reviewing a roadshow with Plackova's husband for the Department of the Interior's youth workshop.
The police are investigating a roadshow event organized by the husband of Plačková for youth, which was part of an initiative from the Ministry of Interior.

Kalinjak's department has ordered over a million dollars worth of pilot training, without competition, according to ICJK.
The Kaliňák government ordered training for pilots costing over a million euros without competition, according to ICJK.
Belarusian in a French armory filmed drones and sent videos to Russia, faces 15 years in prison
A Belarusian individual was caught filming drones at a French arms factory and sending videos to Russia, facing up to 15 years in prison.

The investigation threatens the reconstruction of hospitals, which may not be funded by the reconstruction plan, Drucker says.
According to Drucker, there is a risk that Slovakia might have to repay funds if the investigation affects hospital reconstruction, potentially preventing it from being funded through the recovery plan.
Criticism at the Brussels summit: Secret phone calls of the head of the European Council to Moscow anger leaders
Criticism arose at a summit in Brussels regarding secret phone calls made by the head of the European Council to Moscow, which angered leaders.
Irish Prime Minister strongly condemns Israel for cutting off communications with Kaya Kallas
The Irish Prime Minister strongly condemned Israel for interrupting communication with Czech Foreign Minister Karel Kulas.
Miriam Šramová was supposed to have a contract at the Ministry of Tomáš Tarab.
The article discusses Miriam Šramová, a pro-government influencer who allegedly had a contract with the Ministry of Transport led by Tomáš Tarabu, paying her €45 per hour.
Fico's government is not driven to act responsibly by the Constitutional Court, but by fear (comment by Martin Behul)
The article presents a commentary by Martin Behula discussing the lack of accountability of Prime Minister Igor Matovič's government, suggesting that fear rather than judicial action is preventing responsible governance.
Sharp arguments with Matović and Šimec weren't enough for the editor, she started spreading statements about toxic clowns and neo-Nazis
A journalist at Aktuality.sk has been involved in heated disputes with politicians Andrej Matovič and Ľubomír Šimečka. The journalist began spreading statements referring to 'toxic clowns' and 'neonazis'.
Switzerland has confirmed that the US-Iran negotiations will not take place.
Switzerland has confirmed that negotiations between the United States and Iran will not take place.
Fico is the enemy, but I'm helping Shimechko wake up.
In an interview with NA ROVINU, former Prime Minister Igor Matovič discusses his relationship with current President Miloš Fičo, calling him an enemy, while expressing support for Peter Šimečka and aiming to help him awaken politically.
Prime Minister Robert Fico's 5 breakthroughs that may one day put him in the textbooks
The article discusses five pivotal moments in the career of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico that could potentially secure his place in textbooks.
'I didn't get a ticket, it was suspicious,' says the driver about paying a ticket via mobile phone.
A driver expressed suspicion about receiving a fine via mobile payment, stating he did not receive a receipt. The police claim the system is secure.
I won't give you the tablet, take a picture of my screen! Police collect fines through mobile phones, people fear for their safety
The article discusses how police officers in Slovakia are issuing fines via mobile devices, raising concerns among citizens about security and privacy.

An attack on the airport in Niger's capital left dozens dead
An attack at the airport in Niger's capital resulted in dozens of deaths. The Islamic State Support Group, linked to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the attack.
Andy Burnham has won a by-election and could endanger Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Andy Burnham has won a by-election in the UK, returning to Parliament and potentially posing a challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance did not fly to important negotiations with Iran, citing logistical problems.
The article reports that U.S. Vice President JD Vance did not attend important negotiations with Iran, citing logistical issues as the reason.
The new rights for passengers have angered Ryanair, which says the EU is artificially raising airfares.
Ryanair has expressed dissatisfaction with new passenger rights introduced by the European Union, claiming that these regulations artificially increase flight ticket prices.
No revolution is brewing in Russia, but Putin will not escape the final reckoning.
The article discusses the possibility of Vladimir Putin facing some form of accountability or reckoning, though it does not suggest an imminent revolution in Russia.
Hormuz as a new weapon: Who really won the Iran crisis - with Tomáš Nagy (video podcast)
The article discusses the situation in the Persian Gulf, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and the recent crisis involving Iran. It features an interview with Tomáš Nagy, who analyzes who truly benefited from the Iranian crisis.
There's no revolution brewing in Russia.
The article suggests that no revolution is coming in Russia and that Vladimir Putin faces much worse challenges ahead.

Near East Online: A deal with Iran has been finalized, confirmed by Trump. I will sign it in Switzerland
The article mentions that a deal with Iran has been finalized and confirmed by Trump, who plans to sign it in Switzerland. However, the text provided does not include further details or context regarding the agreement.
Portugal sends its first home-made combat drones to Slovakia, the army wants to test them in real combat
Portugal is sending its first domestically produced combat drones to Slovakia for real-world testing by the military.

Taiwan wants to build its own drones to defend itself against China, but paradoxically, it lacks the chips and domestic political support
Taiwan is under pressure from China and needs to modernize its military, including developing drones that do not contain Chinese components. The country aims to build its own drone industry but faces challenges such as a lack of domestic semiconductor production and political support. The article mentions the importance of Taiwan's defense for Slovakia's economy, which relies on semiconductor supplies for the automotive industry.

Fico is playing a game whose endgame is the trampling of constitutional law, but also a higher risk of bankruptcy.
The Constitutional Court ruled that the Slovak government must immediately request confidence from parliament, as required by the constitutional law on budget responsibility. Prime Minister Robert Fico had been avoiding this obligation since November 22 by exploiting ambiguities in the law. After the court's decision, Fico called an emergency session where the government approved a motion to seek parliamentary confidence, which was then debated in parliament. The article suggests that Fico's actions were aimed at circumventing the constitutional law, potentially increasing the risk of a budget

A head-on collision with a truck nearby was reportedly caused by a passenger car driver.
A driver of a passenger car did not survive a head-on collision with a truck near Zvolen.
Prohibition is not the solution (Thomas Szalaya's view)
The article presents an opinion piece by Tomáš Szalay titled 'Ban is not a solution,' discussing his views on the effectiveness of bans as a policy measure.
The government of Robert Fico will continue.
The government led by Robert Fico has secured the confidence of parliamentarians and will continue its work.
Direction is the biggest obstacle to our economic growth. (Comment by Martin Behul)
The article presents a commentary by Martin Behula criticizing the Smer party as the main obstacle to economic growth.
Britain is sending Ukraine a record 150,000 drones and hundreds of defence missiles
The UK has announced it will send Ukraine a record 150,000 drones and hundreds of defensive missiles.
Russia is threatening massive retaliation after its biggest attack on Moscow.
Russia threatens massive retaliation following what it describes as the largest attack on Moscow.
Firefighters and police were searching for the owner of an abandoned paddleboard when an unexpected twist brought the video footage
Firefighters and police were searching for the owner of an abandoned paddleboard. An unexpected twist came with a video recording.
A massive purchase of radars has hit a snag, as the Home Office reveals four critical flaws in the Home Office's plan.
A large purchase of radars has encountered problems. The Office for the Protection of Competition (ÚVO) revealed four fundamental errors in the plan of the Ministry of Interior.
The jokes about the glass balls and the lightning escape from the canvas, what did the vote of confidence look like?
The article discusses a videopodcast analyzing the government's statement of confidence, referencing jokes about 'glass balls' and a quick exit from the plenum.
The city of Prešov and Ljubotica have declared a state of emergency for the landslide.
The cities of Prešov and Ľubotice have declared an extraordinary situation due to a landslide.

They will take them in, care for them in hospitals. Swiss rejected limiting immigration
In a referendum, Swiss voters rejected proposals to limit the population to ten million. The article discusses this decision without providing further details.
Israeli minister has cut off all contact with Kaya Kallas, criticizing her comments
An Israeli minister has cut all contacts with Kaja Kallas, criticizing her statements.
At the Specialized Criminal Court in Pezinek, an abandoned house is on fire, firefighters are responding on the spot
A derelict house is burning at the Specialized Criminal Court in Pezinok, with firefighters responding to the scene.
Legal chaos in practice: E-shops must allow you to do this thing tomorrow, many don't even know it
The article discusses upcoming legal changes requiring e-shops to allow customers to return goods without providing a reason, starting tomorrow. Many e-shops are reportedly unaware of this new regulation.
Viktor Orbán after election defeat denies that his pro-Russian politics influenced the result
Viktor Orbán has denied that his pro-Russian policies influenced the election results following his defeat.

Part of Slovakia is expecting its first hot weekend, not just an inconvenience but a taste of the weather to get used to.
A portion of Slovakia is expected to experience its first hot weekend, marking a shift toward warmer weather patterns that residents will need to adapt to. The article notes that it is uncertain when the heatwave will end.
A woman was sentenced to 17 years for the murder of her three-year-old son, according to the court, she lied about drowning
A woman has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for the murder of her three-year-old son. The court found that she lied about the child drowning.

STU has been ranked in the top 1,000 universities in the world.
The article states that the Slovak University of Technology (STU) has entered the list of thousands of world's best universities.
The Pentagon is preparing a major overhaul of its forces in Europe.
The Pentagon is planning a major review of its forces in Europe, with Pete Hegseth hinting at possible changes.
A man crashed his car into a tree, costing him his life.
A man lost his life after crashing his car into a tree in an accident.
Prime Minister Fico makes a joke about the Indians and Ludovico Odoro, as the vote of confidence in the government begins (video)
The article discusses a meeting related to expressing confidence in the government, focusing on Prime Minister Fico making a joke about Indians andĽudovít Ódor.
The MP of the Movement, Maggoth, and his wife, came to a luxury apartment, bought by their company, which is pouring millions into the Movement.
A member of the Smer party, Mažgút, and his wife have moved into a luxury apartment purchased by their company, which receives millions from the Smer party.

The motorway intersection near Bratislava will be closed from July.
A highway intersection near Bratislava will be closed starting in July. The end date of the closure is also known.
German ships are heading for the Red Sea, ready for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
German ships are heading towards the Red Sea and are prepared for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
Brussels is planning a huge budget leap.
The article discusses plans by Brussels (likely referring to the European Union) for a significant increase in the budget, suggesting that Slovakia could face substantial financial consequences.
Robert Fico is scheduled to hold his first meeting with Magyar, followed by a meeting with the Ukrainian president.
Robert Fico plans his first meeting with Hungary's leader, followed by a meeting with Ukraine's president.
A suspect in the murder of a Russian artist who was a vocal critic of Putin's regime has been arrested outside Warsaw.
A suspect was arrested in Warsaw in connection with the murder of a Russian artist who strongly criticized the Putin regime.
Maroš Žilinka criticizes the Parliament for delaying the negotiation of the report of the General Prosecutor's Office
Maroš Žilinka criticized the parliament for postponing discussions on the report of the General Prosecutor's Office.
The United States and Iran will begin Middle East peace talks in Switzerland.
The United States and Iran have begun peace negotiations regarding the Middle East in Switzerland.
The coalition cut the vote of confidence to 12.5 hours.
The coalition has shortened the debate on the expression of confidence to 12.5 hours.
The UN warns of imminent famine, which could affect millions
The United Nations has issued a warning about an imminent risk of famine, which could affect millions of people.
From today you can visit two other city baths in Bratislava
Two new public swimming pools in Bratislava are now open to visitors.
Planned an attack on Brussels, praised mass murderers.
A high school student from Žilina, Slovakia, has been sentenced conditionally for terrorism after planning an attack in Brussels and praising mass murderers.
The first motorway hub for electric cars has been opened in Jarovce
The first highway hub for electric vehicles has been opened at Jarovce.
Iran confirms signing a deal with the US to end the war in the Middle East
Iran confirmed the signing of an agreement with the United States aimed at ending the war in the Middle East.
The Slovak government's attacks on the media have been noticed in Oxford as well.
The article mentions that Oxford has noticed attacks by the Slovak government on the media, yet Aktuality.sk remains among the best.
Fatal accident near Nitra: 30-year-old man went off the road and hit a tree with his car
A 30-year-old man died in a fatal car accident near Nitra when his vehicle veered off the road and collided with a tree.
The "List of Sins" is most famously written by Robert Fico.
The article mentions that Robert Fico has prominently featured on a 'list of sins'.
No Austria-Hungary, Fico meets Magyar for the first time, how will their relationship affect V4?
The article discusses the first meeting between Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, exploring how their relationship might influence the Visegrád Group (V4).
It looks like Robert Fico is going to make history, but not in the way his supporters imagine.
The article suggests that Robert Fico may go down in history, but in a different way than his supporters imagine.
František Miklosko: Evil should have been named. In the euphoria of freedom, we left the sadists alone (video podcast)
The article discusses a videopodcast featuring František Mikloško, who comments on the lack of naming evil and how in the euphoria of freedom, people have left sadists undisturbed.
Volodymyr Zelensky and Narendra Modi discussed the deepening of Ukraine-India relations at the G7 summit
At the G7 summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed deepening Ukraine-India relations.
US and Iran must fulfill their commitments under the deal, Chinese minister said
A Chinese minister stated that the United States and Iran must fulfill their commitments under the agreement.
Benjamin Netanyahu is a good man, he should act more gently, says Donald Trump about Israel's actions in Lebanon
Donald Trump stated that Benjamin Netanyahu is a good person but should adopt a more moderate approach regarding Israel's actions in Lebanon.
Trump administration officials have released the text of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.
Representatives of the Trump administration have published the text of a memorandum on an understanding between the US and Iran.
Slovakia is exporting shame: they could have sent a butcher to Cyprus instead of Miroslav Radačovský (comment by Ljubomir Jaška)
The article discusses Slovakia's diplomatic response to an incident involving Miroslav Radačovský, who was sent to Cyprus. It suggests that instead of sending Radačovský, Slovakia could have sent someone else, such as a butcher, implying that the choice of envoy was inappropriate or unwise.
The investigator proposes to indict the oligarch Smer
The investigator proposes to charge an oligarch associated with the Smer party.
Emmanuel Macron after G7: Leaders unite in support of Ukraine and pressure on Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron stated after the G7 meeting that leaders have united in support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia.
Crime in a multi-million bribe case: While one got away with 363, the other wants to go to court
The article discusses a significant development in a case involving millions in bribes. One individual has avoided charges related to 363 million, while another person is facing potential legal action.
Donald Trump has been talking to Syria about a possible intervention against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The article reports that Donald Trump discussed with Syria the possibility of an intervention against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Former Prime Minister can no longer return to power under new rules
The article discusses whether former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has definitively lost power, noting that under new rules, he cannot return to power.
The government cabinet will meet today and ask the parliament for a vote of confidence tomorrow.
The government cabinet will meet today and tomorrow will request the parliament to express confidence in the government.
Several NATO nations are targeting up to five percent of GDP for defense.
The article discusses increasing military spending in Europe, noting that several NATO countries aim to allocate up to five percent of their GDP to defense.
U.S. and EU want close cooperation on artificial intelligence
The United States and the European Union aim for close cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence.

They govern by postponing decisions: postal voting, the FPÖ and the dismissal of ministers are postponed until September
The ruling coalition has decided to delay several contentious issues until September, including postal voting, the Fund for Support of Arts (FPÚ), and the dismissal of ministers. The government has also avoided seeking a vote of confidence since last autumn, despite the Constitutional Court ordering it to do so immediately due to Slovakia's high debt. According to coalition politicians, there is currently no problem within the coalition, with parliamentary speaker Richard Raši stating that problems would only arise if the government failed to pass proposed laws or if they were rejected by the
Prosecutors charged seven people with subsidy fraud in 2021
The prosecution has indicted seven individuals for subsidy fraud from 2021.
Hungary to set up an office to investigate transfers of public assets into private hands
In Hungary, an office will be established to investigate transfers of public property into private hands.
US will return to bombing if Iran does not behave, Donald Trump threatens
The article reports that Donald Trump has warned that the United States will return to bombing if Iran does not behave appropriately.

Tragic boat collision near Split: Croatian police arrest first officer of catamaran
A tragic collision between boats occurred near Split, Croatia. The Croatian police have arrested the first officer of a catamaran involved in the incident.
Turkey's opposition is shaken by the extraordinary congress of the CHP.
A special congress of Turkey's main opposition party, the CHP, has been held with over 800 members protesting against the court-appointed leadership.
End of benefits for penitents in the police?
The article discusses a proposed legislative change in Slovakia that would end certain benefits for police officers who have been injured in the line of duty. The bill has successfully passed its second reading.
Parliament postponed the vote on postal voting and the arts fund for autumn
The parliament has postponed voting on postal elections and the Art Support Fund until autumn.
The state is pouring another 145 million euros into the park in Šurany.
The Slovak government has allocated an additional €145 million for the Šurany industrial park. The investor is pushing for a quick start to testing production.
The Ministry of the Interior quietly halted the legal dispute with Pavel Durko, but re-accused him
The Ministry of Interior quietly ended a court dispute with Pavol Ďurko but re-indicted him.