The killing of Jan Kuciak and his fiancée shocked Slovakia. The trial of the businessman accused of ordering it promises to expose corruption in high places.
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The Money Farmers: How Oligarchs and Populists Milk the E.U. for Millions
The European Union spends $65 billion a year subsidizing agriculture. But a chunk of that money emboldens strongmen, enriches politicians and finances corrupt dealing.
In the Largest Protests in Decades, Czechs Demand Resignation of Prime Minister
Prime Minister Andrej Babis has called accusations against him lies and has said he would not be ousted by protests, no matter the size.
Zuzana Caputova Is Elected Slovakia’s First Female President
Riding a wave of popular discontent over widespread corruption, she vowed to return a sense of decency to the country’s often toxic political climate.
In Slovakia, Unlikely Presidential Candidate Signals a Backlash Against Populism
Zuzana Caputova, a campaigning lawyer making her first run for office, is leading in the polls while espousing liberal attitudes long considered politically toxic.
Slovak Businessman Charged With Ordering Murder of Journalist Jan Kuciak
Marian Kocner, who has long been linked with organized crime and corruption, was said to have issued threats a few months before the reporter and his fiancée were killed.