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Corruption trial testimony and resignation shake cultural fund

The 'Očistec' corruption case continues to dominate headlines, with a former officer pleading guilty and agreeing to cooperate, while Bernard Slobodník provides testimony for a third day. In parallel, the head of the Fund for the Support of the Arts, Oľga, resigned amidst accusations of 'lynching'.

Discussions around political influence and commentary on Prime Minister Robert Fico's alignment with oligarchs are also prominent. Meanwhile, the nation faces delays in its new nuclear power source project and concerns over air quality in certain municipalities.

On a personal note, Julius Turček has openly discussed his daughter's death after a long coma. In lighter news, Slovak canoeists have secured a gold medal at the World Championships.

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Slovak Canoeists Win World Championship Gold

Slovak canoeists Zuzana Paňková, Emanuela Luknárová, and Soňa Stanovská have won the gold medal in the 3xC1 team event at the World Championships, outpacing Czech and French competitors.

Ukrainian Military Command Change and Russian Fuel Imports

Ukrainian soldiers are welcoming a change in their military command, with hopes for the return of former minister Fedorov. Meanwhile, Russia is reportedly importing fuel from India to compensate for domestic shortages caused by refinery attacks.

Arabica Coffee Prices Rise Due to El Niño

The price of Arabica coffee is increasing again as investors underestimated El Niño's impact on future harvests, which is expected to reduce yields due to extreme heat and irregular rainfall.

Ukrainian Attacks Impact Crimea

Ukraine's attacks in the Black Sea have disrupted signals in Crimea, leading to the reintroduction of payphones and unusual security measures on the peninsula.

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