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Former State Secretary Monika Jankovská has been formally indicted on charges related to bribery, influencing court decisions, and fake bills, marking a significant development in the ongoing high-profile legal cases concerning political figures. This indictment follows previous investigations into financial impropriety and scrutiny faced by top officials.

Economically, Slovakia is grappling with a sharp increase in fuel prices, with both gasoline and diesel seeing rises and premium fuels hitting record highs, directly impacting citizens with rising costs. [cite: TA3, SME] Meanwhile, Prime Minister Robert Fico is scheduled to travel to Ukraine for talks with the new prime minister, a notable foreign policy engagement.

In domestic politics, Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo is advocating for higher taxes on investment apartments to address concerns about the city's housing market, while the Hlas party faces criticism for failing to fulfill an election promise. [cite: SME, Aktuality.sk] Coalition tensions also continue, with MP Mária Kolíková criticizing Deputy Prime Minister Tomáš Taraba, and Andrej Danko, Chairman of the Slovak National Party, assuring of presidential action next week. [cite: TA3]

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Former State Secretary Indicted in Corruption Case

Monika Jankovská, former State Secretary of Justice, has been formally indicted by a prosecutor on charges connecting her to bribery, fake bills, and influencing court decisions. She was previously known as 'Kočner's Monkey' in relation to Marian Kočner.

Fuel Prices Surge Across Slovakia

Slovakia is experiencing a significant increase in fuel costs, with both gasoline and diesel prices on the rise, and premium fuel types reaching unprecedented highs, creating a financial strain for consumers.

PM Fico to Undertake Ukraine Visit

Prime Minister Robert Fico is preparing for a visit to Ukraine, where he is scheduled to meet with the country's new prime minister, expressing hopes for sensible actions from political leaders.

Bratislava Mayor Addresses Housing and Investment Apartments

Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo is publicly stating the city's opposition to investment apartments, advocating for increased taxes on them due to their perceived negative impact on the local housing market.

SME Vallo: We don't want investment apartments in the city, we demand higher taxes… ↗

Hlas Party Fails Election Promise Amidst Coalition Debates

The Hlas party is facing criticism for not fulfilling an election promise, a development that suggests the coalition's stability remains uncertain even with potential involvement from other parties.

Aktuality.sk Hlas Party Fails to Fulfill Election Promise, Coalition Unsaved ↗

Political Figures Exchange Criticisms Amidst Presidential Assurances

MP Mária Kolíková has publicly criticized Deputy Prime Minister Tomáš Taraba, while Andrej Danko, Chairman of the Slovak National Party, has indicated that President Peter Pellegrini has assured him of action next week, hinting at ongoing political maneuvering.

TA3 Kolíková Criticizes Taraba; Danko Assures Presidential Action ↗