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National & Local

A Company Close to Oligarch Strnad Paid Kaliňák for 'Market Analyses'

Investigations have uncovered a financial connection between billionaire arms dealer Michal Strnad and Slovak defense minister Robert Kaliňák, involving payments for market analysis services.

Mar 4 • 15:35 UTC
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National & Local

Just Training. Kaliňák Explained Fico's Flight on a Special Plane for International Women's Day

The article discusses Kaliňák's explanation regarding Fico's use of a special plane for an event related to International Women's Day.

Mar 4 • 14:10 UTC
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World

A new film about the Vietnamese dictatorship has been released, and Robert Kaliňák is not a positive character in it

The film 'General: Vietnam in the Era of To Lam' premiered in Berlin, highlighting issues faced by Vietnamese dissidents living in Germany and discussing the risks they encounter, including potential abduction by Vietnamese authorities.

Mar 2 • 10:37 UTC
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National & Local

Erik Kaliňák announced the end of voting by mail from abroad on the disinformation platform Infovojna

Slovak government coalition prepares to limit mail-in voting from abroad, shifting to in-person voting at embassies only.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
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National & Local

In Smer, they have already devised a way to defend the convicted Brhel. Kaliňák and Susko are not telling the truth about the damage in the Mýtnik case

Slovak officials from the Smer party are defending convicted oligarch Jozef Brhel by claiming the state suffered no damage in the Mýtnik case, contrary to court findings of 6 million euros in benefit.

Feb 22 • 14:17 UTC
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National & Local

Kaliňák rejects connection to Bombic after 'OK' gesture in STVR, expert calls it a provocation

Erik Kaliňák made a controversial 'OK' gesture during a debate, which has drawn connections to extremist symbolism linked to the ongoing trial of Daniel Bombic.

Feb 16 • 16:42 UTC
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National & Local

Kaliňák's ministry received a fine / Ministry of Defense violated the law at least 17 times during the Kukurica reconstruction

The Slovak Ministry of Defense, led by Robert Kaliňák, has been fined €100,000 for legal violations occurring during the renovation of a hostel in Bratislava known as Kukurica.

Feb 9 • 16:07 UTC
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National & Local

General Zmeko insists that the migs were not usable for Slovakia. Kaliňák questions him

General Zmeko maintains that the MiG-29s were unsuitable for Slovakia due to a lack of maintenance, appropriate ammunition, and sufficient pilots, while Kaliňák disputes this claim.

Feb 6 • 15:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Crime & Justice

Žilinka's New Clothes / The Cold War with Fico has Turned into an Open Fight

The article discusses Maroš Žilinka's shift in decision-making as Slovakia's prosecutor general and the implications of his actions in ongoing corruption cases linked to political figures like Fico.

Feb 6 • 06:21 UTC
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National & Local

Economic news filter: Railways are laying off, Kaliňák buys overpriced tatras

In a climate of economic caution, statistics reveal that Slovak citizens are cutting back on spending and saving more, amidst government efforts to maintain the rule of law.

Feb 6 • 05:29 UTC
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National & Local

Žilinka and Smer continue their dispute / You are taking revenge for the unapproved pension, Kaliňák told him. Leave the prosecutors alone, Žilinka told Fico

Maroš Žilinka and Robert Fico are embroiled in a dispute triggered by Žilinka's public criticisms of the government's anti-corruption efforts, leading to a confrontation in parliament.

Feb 5 • 14:50 UTC
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Crime & Justice

The prosecutor dismantled the claims of Smer: the donated MiGs lacked enough pilots and missiles, the S-300 was outdated

The prosecutor has addressed the Smer party's claims about military aid to Ukraine, revealing that the donated MiGs were not adequately staffed with pilots and lacked necessary weapons, while the S-300 system was outdated.

Feb 5 • 12:14 UTC
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National & Local

Kaliňák buys Tatra trucks from Strnad's company, which reportedly adds eight percent according to Czech media

Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák is finalizing two major framework contracts for the purchase of Tatra trucks, with one valued at 700 million euros for 2024 and another at one billion euros for December 2025, justifying the bypassing of competition by citing favorable prices.

Feb 5 • 08:06 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Before Kaliňák, Bombic is innocent, Magát also defended him while praising Hitler. At the same time, he wants to stop the spread of antisemitism and fascism.

Despite a clear rejection from the coalition party Hlas and criticism from Attorney General Maroš Žilinka, discussions are ongoing in the coalition about possibly reducing sentences for extremism.

Jan 14 • 15:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Kaliňák's False Trail and Smoked Herring

Robert Kaliňák exerts unacceptable political pressure on justice authorities in defense of Daniel Bombic while trying to shift focus from extremism to vulgar expressions.

Jan 14 • 07:48 UTC
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National & Local

Kaliňák considers building defenses against drones with cannons and machine guns

Robert Kaliňák is proposing to establish a defense system in Slovakia against hostile drones by deploying machine guns and anti-aircraft cannons.

Jan 13 • 18:11 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Corruption News Filter: Kaliňák is Renovating Kukurica as if He Were in the Game with a Stockpot

Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák's extravagant renovations of the former military dormitory known as Kukurica raise serious suspicions amid government austerity measures, including the purchase of expensive luxury furniture.

Jan 9 • 05:07 UTC
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National & Local

Bratislava Corn will be Kaliňák's Dubai, but the furniture bill runs into millions

The renovation plan for the Army Hostel in Bratislava has been drastically altered by Minister Kaliňák to create a more luxurious space, significantly increasing costs.

Jan 7 • 20:06 UTC
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National & Local

We need more American fighter jets, says Kaliňák even after Venezuela

Despite the recent attack in Venezuela, key Slovak officials are discussing potential contracts with American firms for military and nuclear projects.

Jan 5 • 17:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Slovak Defense Minister: Ukraine Will Never Join NATO

Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák stated that Ukraine will never become a NATO member and criticized the actions of countries assisting Ukraine, known as the 'coalition of the willing'.

Jan 1 • 19:49 UTC
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National & Local

Newsfilter: Kaliňák knows how to enjoy himself even during consolidation

Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák justified spending 13 million euros on furnishing a newly renovated government building, claiming savings from military purchases and renovations allow for such expenditures during a period of consolidation.

Dec 30 • 17:13 UTC
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National & Local

Kaliňák defends the million-euro equipment of Kukurica. According to him, the new headquarters of the ministry is 'basically free'

Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák defends the expensive interior furnishings of the newly renovated Ministry of Defense headquarters, stating that the costs are justified and the building was acquired for virtually free.

Dec 30 • 14:08 UTC

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