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Slovakia is grappling with a chaotic rollout of a new multi-million euro electronic enrollment system for schools, causing widespread stress for parents and educational institutions. Meanwhile, internal political tensions within the ruling coalition have escalated, particularly over wind farm projects, with Andrej Danko, Chairman of the Slovak National Party and Deputy Speaker of the National Council, openly criticizing a government nominee.

Further political pressure is mounting on Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok, as commentators are intensifying calls for his resignation. In other significant domestic news, a man sustained severe injuries in a bear attack, and a travel agency has declared bankruptcy.

The country is also discussing the unofficial cooperation between police and controversial 'predator hunters,' alongside a historical review of Petržalka's transformation during the socialist era. Robert Fico serves as the Prime Minister, and Peter Pellegrini is the President, with the government formed by a coalition of SMER-SD, HLAS-SD, and the Slovak National Party.

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National E-Enrollment System Causes Widespread Stress

A new, multi-million euro electronic enrollment system for schools has caused significant stress for parents and schools on a crucial day, with officials still working to resolve sanction-related issues.

SME Millions in e-Enrollment System Stressed Parents and Schools ↗

Coalition Discord Over Wind Farms

Disagreements concerning wind farms have intensified within the Slovak ruling coalition, with Andrej Danko, Chairman of the Slovak National Party and Deputy Speaker of the National Council, publicly criticizing his own nominee. The government now faces a decision on this contentious matter.

Aktuality.sk Wind farms spark coalition disputes; Danko criticizes nominee, government to… ↗

Commentators Demand Interior Minister's Resignation

Commentators from Denník N are criticizing the actions of Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok, asserting that his attempts will lead to his downfall and suggesting he should resign, particularly in relation to controversial Russian cameras.

Denník N Commentators: Every attempt by Šutaj Eštok will end in his downfall. He should… ↗

Severe Bear Attack Incident

The head of a rescue team has recounted a harrowing incident where a man, severely injured and disfigured by a bear attack that left his face exposed, managed to crawl onto a highway, highlighting the danger of such encounters.

TA3 Rescue Team Chief: Man Crawled onto Highway with Exposed Organs; Bear Attack… ↗

Police Cooperation with 'Predator Hunters' Raises Concerns

The article discusses controversial 'predator hunters' and their unofficial cooperation with the police, with experts expressing warnings about the associated risks and ethical implications.

Denník N Controversial predator hunters. Police cooperate unofficially, experts warn of… ↗

Travel Agency Travelistan Goes Bankrupt

Travelistan, a travel agency that had previously achieved millions in revenue, has declared bankruptcy due to an internal dispute between its founders.

SME Travel Agency Travelistan Bankrupt Despite Earning 1.4 Million ↗

Socialism's Radical Impact on Petržalka District

A domestic report details how the socialist era dramatically transformed the Petržalka district in Slovakia, leading to the displacement of thousands of residents and the demolition of their homes to construct new panelák buildings.

Pravda Socialism Radically Changed Petržalka: Thousands Displaced, Homes Demolished ↗