Regional Elections 2026 ↗
SME is closely following the upcoming regional and county elections in 2026, with a focus on what young candidates are promising regarding culture, safety, and community ties.
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The front page of SME.sk features news on upcoming regional elections in Slovakia, a story about a controversial pastor, an investigation into financial scams involving African individuals, and a report on a change in leadership at Slovakia Travel. International news includes the war in Ukraine…
Top stories
Miraculous Healings, Tithes, Phone Tapping: How a Self-Proclaimed Pastor… ↗
Front page leadA self-proclaimed pastor has allegedly been manipulating people in his congregation for years through miraculous healings, collecting tithes, and phone tapping.
Director of Slovakia Travel Agency Suddenly Resigned, Replaced by Unknown… ↗
The director of the state agency Slovakia Travel has quietly resigned, with his position merged and filled by an unknown co-director.
It's Not a Mafia, but a Parallel State: How Young Africans Changed Scams into… ↗
Young individuals from Africa are reportedly involved in scams that have become a significant pillar of the economy, described as a 'parallel state' rather than a mafia.
How Petra Vlhová's Superstars Changed: End of Career, New Coach, and… ↗
This story discusses changes related to skier Petra Vlhová, including the end of careers, a new coach, and concerns from rival Mikaela Shiffrin.
Is Orbán Still to Reign? ↗
An opinion piece questions whether Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will continue to hold power.
War in Ukraine ↗
The page features ongoing coverage of the war in Ukraine.
Middle East ↗
The news site provides updates on the situation in the Middle East.
Man Attacked Two Doctors in Bratislava Ružinov Hospital ↗
A man attacked two doctors at the Ružinov hospital in Bratislava, and police intervened at the scene.
Who is Running and What are They Promising? ↗
The article examines candidates running in mayoral and county elections, their promises, and encourages readers to follow SME.sk's reporting.
Cheap train to nowhere may not help the economy ↗
The article discusses whether a cheap train service will benefit the economy.
Nemec and Chovan: The First Two Stars of the Junior World Championship ↗
Juraj Slafkovský and Filip Mešár are highlighted as the top two stars of the Junior World Championship, scoring a total of five points.
When Taraba Met Kuffa, They Smooched, Everything Was in Order. Michal Kiča… ↗
Michal Kiča is reportedly under suspicion of treason, with the article referencing a meeting between politicians Taraba and Kuffa.
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