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Budget season has arrived, and Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický has presented a deficit that ranks as the second largest on record. It follows warnings from former Justice Minister Mária Kolíková that the criminal justice system is now weighted in favor of perpetrators; an investigation into the 'Kajúcnik' case recently found that a prosecutor lied, yet proceedings against her were halted.

Social stability is being tested by more than just the treasury. In Staškov, the mother of a 13-year-old attacker has been detained for allegedly threatening to kill a school principal. Meanwhile, veterinarians have confirmed the first two cases of a dangerous contagion in cattle herds, and residents in Liptov have been advised to watch for bears appearing on hiking trails and near villages.

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Dangerous Animal Contagion Confirmed in Cattle

Slovakia has reported its first two confirmed cases of a dangerous animal contagion in cattle herds, signaling a new concern for veterinarians and the agricultural sector.

TA3 Dangerous Animal Contagion Hits Slovakia; Two Cattle Cases Confirmed ↗

Government Unveils Budget with Second-Largest Deficit

The Slovak government has officially presented its budget, with Minister of Finance Ladislav Kamenický preparing for a deficit that is projected to be the second largest on record for the country.

Aktuality.sk Government officially reveals budget; Minister Kamenický prepares… ↗

Criminal Justice System Faces Scrutiny and Calls for Reform

Former Justice Minister Mária Kolíková, an MP of the National Council, criticized the criminal process, stating it is currently skewed in favor of perpetrators and called for legislative changes in cooperation with politicians Viliam Karas and Igor Matovič, a Member of the National Council. Separately, an investigation into the 'Kajúcnik' case revealed a prosecutor had lied, though subsequent proceedings against her were halted.

Prime Minister Robert Fico's Political Standing Under Watch

The political situation surrounding Prime Minister Robert Fico is being closely monitored, with the opposition awaiting commentary from Aktuality.sk editor-in-chief Peter Bardy, suggesting a period of intense scrutiny over the Prime Minister's political trajectory.

Aktuality.sk Robert Fico's political decline monitored live ↗

Staškov Attacker's Mother Accused of Threats Against Principal

The mother of the 13-year-old Staškov attacker has been taken into custody following allegations that she threatened the school principal with death, adding a serious development to the aftermath of the school incident.

Aktuality.sk Mother of 13-year-old attacker from Staškov taken into custody; school… ↗

Bears Sighted in Liptov Region

Bears have been observed in several locations across Liptov, Slovakia, with sightings reported near villages and on popular tourist trails, raising local safety concerns.

TA3 Bears Appear in Liptov; Seen Near Villages and on Tourist Trails ↗

Racist Attack in Nitra Highlights Store Security Issues

A racist attack in Nitra, where perpetrators reportedly drank vodka from a store and assembled swastikas, has brought to light security vulnerabilities within self-service retail establishments.

Aktuality.sk Drank vodka from Jednota and assembled swastikas: Racist attack in Nitra… ↗

Slovaks Spend Quarter of Salary on Groceries; Lidl Reduces Prices

Slovak citizens are reportedly spending a quarter of their monthly income on groceries, prompting retailer Lidl to implement widespread price reductions on hundreds of products in response to market conditions.

Aktuality.sk Slovaks leave a quarter of their salary in grocery stores; Lidl is broadly… ↗

Ivan Korčok's Finances and Wife's Dividends Revealed

Soňa Korčoková, wife of former presidential candidate Ivan Korčok, recently received 59,000 euros in dividends, while Ivan Korčok reportedly lived without a salary for a year and a half.

Aktuality.sk Soňa Korčoková cashed out 59,000 euros in dividends; Ivan Korčok lived 1.5… ↗

Young Footballer Leo Sauer Receives Warning from Coach Vladimír Weiss

Leo Sauer, identified as Slovakia's fastest and most talented football player, has received a warning from coach Vladimír Weiss regarding potential interest from German clubs.

SME Football: Slovakia's fastest and most talented player, but Weiss warns. ↗