Ex-politician faces new bribe scheme targeting the sick.
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Slovakia is grappling with a new domestic issue as fake inspectors are reportedly demanding bribes from individuals on sick leave, with the source of their information currently unclear. This development emerges alongside a significant scandal involving a former Slovak politician, who is alleged to have sent inappropriate photos to underage girls, a discovery made by anti-pedophilia activists.
In economic news, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that the Slovalco furnaces are expected to resume operations in August. This comes as all Russian 'Mere' retail stores in the country have closed due to their operator being placed on a sanctions list. The insurance market is also seeing changes with the end of private competition, prompting advice for citizens on transitioning to Dôvera.
Further domestic developments include protests against wind energy development outside the government office, with participants announcing a hunger strike. On a positive note, a significant technical landmark in the Horná Nitra region, which was nearly destroyed by war and landmines, has been successfully restored and is now operational.