SUMMARY - Wednesday, 29 October 2025 - 5 p.m.

Bratislava, 29 October (TASR) – An investigator of the National Anti-Drug Unit has charged ten individuals as part of an international operation nicknamed Linea, and the suspects include seven Slovaks and three Hungarians, the police leadership announced at a press conference on Wednesday. https://etasr.sk/article/22605265 Visnove, 29 October (TASR) - I won't sign any guarantee for financing Ukraine's military spending in 2026-2027, and Slovakia won't participate "even with one cent" in financing Ukraine's military spending, said Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) following the government meeting in the village of Visnove in Zilina region on Wednesday, adding that he also wants to initiate an extraordinary parliamentary session on this issue. https://etasr.sk/article/22605391 Bratislava, 29 October (TASR) - The Defence Ministry has described information about a planned reduction in the number of US troops on NATO's eastern flank as a long-announced process on the part of the USA, TASR has learnt from a statement provided by head of the ministry's press department Michal Bachraty. https://etasr.sk/article/22605531 Bratislava, 29 October (TASR) - Ludovit Stur was a figure who, with his personality, education and political talent, significantly influenced the existence of the Slovak nation, President Peter Pellegrini has posted on a social network to mark the 210th anniversary of Stur's birth. https://etasr.sk/article/22605494 Bratislava/Visnove, 29 October (TASR) - The Visnove tunnel should be open to drivers as early as on 22 December of this year if all the tests go well, said Transport Minister Jozef Raz (a Smer-SD nominee) following the away-from-home government session in the village of Visnove (Zilina region) on Wednesday. https://etasr.sk/article/22605443 Visnove, 29 October (TASR) - At its away-from-home session in the village of Visnove (Zilina region) on Wednesday, the government dismissed Martin Krnac from the post of Tourism and Sport Ministry State Secretary and appointed Jana Stilichova in his place. https://etasr.sk/article/22605231 Bratislava/Visnove, 29 October (TASR) - At its away-from-home session in the village of Visnove (Zilina region) on Wednesday, the government approved an allocation of €1.8 million for the development and needs of local governments, organisations and communities in the districts of Bytca and Zilina. https://etasr.sk/article/22605175 Bratislava, 29 October (TASR) – The Investment, Regional Development and Informatisation Ministry (MIRRI) remains willing to discuss the purchase of an IT system for the Slovensko.sk online platform with the Let's Stop Corruption Foundation and explain basic facts regarding this purchase to the foundation, the ministry's press department stated on Wednesday. https://etasr.sk/article/22605027 Bratislava, 29 October (TASR) – The Justice Ministry is prepared to engage in a discussion on the issue of petty crime, including possible adjustments to penalties for repeat offenders, but it doesn't plan a full return to the so-called 'Horalky clause' [a 'three strikes and you're out' principle — ed.note], as it's seeking a fair and effective solution instead, Justice Minister Boris Susko (Smer-SD) stated on social media on Wednesday. https://etasr.sk/article/22604971 Notice: If you click on the link or copy it into the search window, the browser will display the full text of the message in the new e-TASR client zone. If you have any questions, please contact obchod@tasr.sk. am