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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ SME

Slovakia · SK · https://www.sme.sk

About SME

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SME is published by Petit Press. In 2014, the investment group Penta, which had been implicated in a corruption scandal, acquired a stake in Petit Press, leading to significant editorial resignations. Penta divested its shares in 2021. The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) also holds a 34% stake in Petit Press.

SME was founded in 1993 by journalists who resigned from a state-owned daily in protest against government interference, establishing it as an independent voice. It is identified as the leading liberal daily in Slovakia. A notable controversy occurred in 2014 when the investment group Penta acquired a stake in its publisher, leading to the resignation of the editor-in-chief and half the editorial board. The broader media environment in Slovakia is characterized by political pressures and a hostile environment for journalists, with a decline in press freedom rankings. SME, along with other outlets, was denied access to a general prosecutor's press conference in 2021, which was condemned by the International Press Institute. The headline sample reflects a range of news topics, including politics, economics, and international affairs.

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Why We Should Care How Hungary Cleans Up

- The article questions the relevance and potential dangers of national will when it is manipulated or misdirected. - It suggests that a nation's collective desire can become problematic if not guidedโ€ฆ

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Cynical monster: Proud of irresponsibility

- The article critiques a recent campaign, describing it as ambiguous and unprecedented. - It suggests the campaign has generated a lack of clarity and potentially highlights irresponsibility. - The aโ€ฆ

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Pohoda festival seen as symbol of the enemy

- The Pohoda festival is perceived by some as a symbol of the enemy, alienating segments of the audience. - The article suggests that only those who previously supported sovereignty and crude jokes reโ€ฆ

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Aviation Pioneer Wally Funk Dies at 87

- Wally Funk, a pioneering aviator and one of the first women to undergo astronaut training, has died at age 87. - She flew on a recent mission aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. - Funk was amonโ€ฆ

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Ode to the World Championships Outsiders

- The article is a commentary on the unexpected performances of outsiders in the World Championships. - It suggests that a bit of uncertainty can be like a bit of perfume, adding an intriguing elementโ€ฆ

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Three charged in anti-drug operation 'Valec'

- Slovak police have charged three individuals as part of an anti-drug operation named 'Valec' (Roller). - The operation involved four house searches and seven searches of other premises. - Further deโ€ฆ

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Australia and India Sign Uranium Supply Deal

- Australia and India have signed a uranium supply agreement. - The deal comes as India's energy consumption rapidly increases and Prime Minister Modi plans to significantly boost energy production. -โ€ฆ