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The news on SME.sk covers a mix of domestic Slovakian affairs including legal cases, potential environmental issues, and economic concerns. International news focuses on the war in Ukraine, a NATO summit, and a significant earthquake. There's also a piece on sports and social media trends.
A well-known advertising agency, reportedly connected to figures associated with past Slovakian governments, has sold its assets for a nominal sum and is facing potential bankruptcy.
During the 'Očistec' trial, Imrecze denied allegations of bribery and stated he would not testify regarding former presidents Kiska and Matovič.
Geologists have written to Slovakian leaders expressing concerns about the potential illegal liquidation of a state institute, now led by a nominee of a government minister.
A village is divided over the installation of seven wind turbines, with residents questioning the decision and its impact on their community.
A personal reflection on removing Instagram for a year and contemplating the impact on one's identity when constantly presenting it online.
A father in Slovakia has been denied child benefits due to a missing document that the issuing doctor is unable to provide, highlighting a conflict between legal requirements and practical realities.
Details emerge about how former US President Trump was discreetly transported from the NATO summit in Ankara using a vehicle typically used for serving food.
In football news, a strategic move by coach Weiss led to a significant financial gain for Slovan Bratislava by convincing a hesitant player to join.
A man identified as a sexual predator featured in the 'V sieti' documentary was apprehended by police after contacting a minor.
The death toll from an earthquake in Venezuela has surpassed 6,300, with thousands more displaced and left without homes.
A Chinese rocket carrying a communication satellite reportedly exploded shortly after its launch, leaving debris in the sky.
The Dnepropetrovsk region in Ukraine has reported casualties, including deaths and injuries, following Russian airstrikes across multiple districts.
