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A new EU fee is expected to significantly increase costs for Slovak households, impacting both heating and driving expenses. This development is anticipated to particularly affect owners of older homes.

In domestic politics, new opinion poll results show the opposition Progressive Slovakia party narrowly ahead of the ruling Smer-SD. Meanwhile, an analysis of upcoming 2026 regional elections reveals a trend of fewer overall candidates but a rise in independent contenders, potentially shifting long-standing coalition leadership in several cities. Tensions are also reported within the opposition, particularly regarding internal divisions within the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) over its stance on Ukraine and potential future cooperation with Smer.

An insider report also claims a confidential plan is being developed within a ministry, which has drawn warnings from across Europe. In sports, Slovan Bratislava experienced a poor performance in the Champions League, leading to fan discontent and clashes with riot police in Rome where fans reportedly took their shields.

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New EU Fee to Increase Household Costs

Slovaks are facing higher costs for heating and refueling their cars due to a new fee from Brussels, with owners of older homes expected to be significantly affected.

Pravda New EU Fee Could Cost Slovaks Thousands for Heating and Driving ↗

Regional Elections and Independent Candidate Surge

An analysis of candidate lists for the upcoming 2026 regional elections reveals a trend of fewer overall candidates but an increase in independent candidates, hinting at potential shifts in long-standing coalition leadership in several cities.

Opposition Tensions and KDH Internal Divisions

Tensions are growing within the Slovak opposition ahead of November 17th, with parties like Democrats and KDH reportedly avoiding public statements related to Igor Matovič. Internally, a statement regarding Ukraine has caused conflict within the KDH party, highlighting potential future cooperation with the Smer party and sparking a dispute between František Mikloško and Viliam Karas, the Vice-chairman of KDH.

New Political Poll Shows PS Ahead of Smer-SD

A recent opinion poll in Slovakia indicates that the opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) party has slightly surpassed the ruling Smer-SD in support, while the Democrats and the 'Slovakia' movement are showing an upward trend.

Aktuality.sk PS narrowly overtakes Smer-SD. New poll shows how Democrats and the 'Slovakia'… ↗

Ministry Plan Draws European Warnings

An insider report claims that confidential documents reveal a plan being developed within a ministry, which has drawn warnings from across Europe.

Aktuality.sk "I saw behind-the-scenes documents." A plan is being created at the ministry… ↗

Developments in 'Purgatory' Case

In the ongoing 'Purgatory' case, recordings made in the Curill offices have been presented, with differing interpretations offered by the prosecution and the defense.

Aktuality.sk The case 'Purgatory': Recordings from the Curill's offices were heard, the… ↗

Slovan Bratislava's Champions League Loss and Fan Incident

Slovak football club Slovan Bratislava experienced a poor performance in the Champions League, with player Barseghyan singled out for criticism, leading to fan discontent. During an away match in Rome, Slovan fans clashed with riot police, disarming them and causing significant disorder.