President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini has come under the spotlight in connection with suspicions of possible illegal financing of his 2024 presidential campaign. The police are dealing with the case through the anti-corruption unit. Pellegrini published a video on his social media in which he firmly denied accusations that he paid influencers for their support during the campaign. The president claims that he did not approach or reward anyone and considers such practices unacceptable. interez.sk ↗
Opposition PS chairman Ivan Korčok, in his latest statement, summarized Pellegrini's missteps and described the running of his presidential campaign as dirty and unfair. Korčok pointed out that instead of citizens hearing what the president is doing for them, what resonates most is how he fraudulently ran his campaign. Political scientist Radoslav Štefančík questioned the support for Pellegrini, stating that we would have to be very naive to believe that celebrities supported Pellegrini for free and selflessly. SITA ↗
Influencer Filip Jovanovič, known as Jovinečko, testified to the police and described the behind-the-scenes workings of the campaign. According to his claims, actress and influencer Zuzana Strausz Plačková offered other celebrities financial compensation for supporting Pellegrini. Plačková responded to the case from her vacation and offered her own perspective on the situation. Pellegrini continues his military training within the National Defense Forces, where he is training to become a machinist. aktuality.sk ↗
On Monday, April 20, Pellegrini will announce his decision regarding the proposal to call a referendum on shortening the current government's term of office. During a meeting with representatives of towns and municipalities, public administration reform was discussed as a strategic issue, along with the need to amend the Constitutional Act on Budgetary Responsibility so that it does not cause problems when adopting budgets. pravda.sk ↗
Next Tuesday, Pellegrini will welcome Fra' John Timothy Dunlap, Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, at the Presidential Palace. This is a historic visit to Slovakia. During the meeting, current challenges in the areas of civilian protection, humanitarian aid, and healthcare will be discussed. pravda.sk ↗
Pellegrini faces criticism over campaign financing, will welcome the Grand Master of the Order of Malta
On Record
Peter Pellegrini
Prezident Slovenskej republiky
05.09.2026
„Možno by bolo lepšie vytvoriť jednu širokospektrálnu koalíciu z dvoch veľkých strán ako zliepať naľavo a napravo päťciferné či šesťčlenné koalície, ktoré sa po roku rozpadnú."
Relácia Sobotné dialógy v STVR, o možnej povolebnej spolupráci Smeru a Progresívneho Slovenska.
Peter Pellegrini
Prezident Slovenskej republiky
05.09.2026
„Dnes by bolo odo mňa nezodpovedné, aby som voličom odkazoval, koho majú alebo nemajú voliť."
Odpoveď na otázku, či by po voľbách vymenoval vládu, v ktorej by bola aj Republika.
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Steve Witkoff:
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in the past 12 months
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— „porteront sur les dispositions de sécurité d’après-guerre, la désescalade, les efforts humanitaires"
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— „humanitarian"Mentioned in articles: Melania Trumpová hostila delegácie Ruska a Ukrajiny pred rokovaniami v…, USA oznámili nové rokovania Ruska a Ukrajiny v Abú Zabí, Ruský útok na humanitárne centrum v Komyšuvakhe si vyžiadal 26 obetí, Prímerie v Oleškách sa skončilo, evakuovali takmer 800 ľudí, Prímerie v Oleškách sa skončilo, evakuovali 167 ľudí
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Pellegrini prijme v paláci veľmajstra Maltézskeho rádu. Je na historickej návšteve Slovenska
pravda.sk
| 11:48 17.04.
Prezident prijme veľmajstra Maltézskeho rádu na návšteve Slovenska
teraz.sk
| 11:12 17.04.
Pellegrini oznámi rozhodnutie o referende, reforma verejnej správy pokračuje
HotInfo
| 16:01 16.04.
Pellegrini odmieta úplatky influencerom, biskupi podporujú pápeža v spore s Trumpom
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| 16:00 15.04.
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