A 27- yo journalist investigating corruption among top politicians in Slovakia and his fianceé were found shot dead... RIP democracy

Feb 27, 2018 3:59 PM

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“When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say.”

Ah yes, Slavic journalism; a fine career with a generous retirement packages including plunging to your death from an apartment building.

8 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 4

The ministry of truth labels this as heresy @OP

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is the thing about democracy: It's ALWAYS under attack. If we think otherwise, even in the good times, that leads to this.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

There's a serious authoritarian streak spreading through the world and its being abetted by a gullible populace.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Same here exept evryone knows it so we all know where we are headed and like no one chares

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Fucking hell. Imagine being murdered just because your BOYFRIEND is a journalist. This is so sad.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

This is bad. Good luck Slovakians, never stop fighting for freedom

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

As a Maltese citizen... I hear you. Very sad news.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Nisman? You there bro?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This is fucking horrible. Poor people.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'd like to think his notes and discoveries were saved somewhere that can be accessed or shared.

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Tomorrow at 00:00 (in 1h 22min) Aktuality.sk(his employer), SME, Dennik N and probably others will release his the article he was working on

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

* the article; It will be probably about the italian mafia ‘Ndrangheta from Calabria and their ties to slovak politicians/oligarchs

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

U should post it to Imgur if n when it does.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I hope that every journalist & police in Slovakia stops what they're doing & starts trying to solve this murder/fight this injustice.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

The Police is part of the system which means you don’t really want them to help.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

More than anything they're quite powerless often. You really don't want to be the one guy to poke a hornet's nest.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

And there is connection with Czech Republic, yay, good to be czeck again....

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

We could really need some kind of assassins brotherhood to protect us

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Pffff. just one? just him and her gf? dude come to Mexico and then we'll talk

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

There's about 60 million Americans who are inches from being ok with this, if they're not there already.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Also - today, a building where national tax office is located (in Košice, Slovakia) was set on fire... coincidence, right ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

8 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 1

Here the gipsies blew up city hall, because they did something against their drug trade... Also pretty radical

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Gypsies*

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Crap, that might be wrong

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hm, I think you are right. Not a native English speaker here, but your version seems more natural.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They were considerate to blow it up at night, when there was nobody at work, fortunately.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hey Dr. Fico!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Slovakia? Isn’t that the same country the “Hostel” movies took place in?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This happens in my country too, but people don't find out about it.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Happens everywhere man. I live on an island. We have gangs and murders everyday. Never seen anything about it on here

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

to be fair, people die mysteriously all the time arround high ranking politicians. doesn't mean anything, that is if you ask the Clinton's

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 29

We need a tribute to the sacrifices of journalists worldwide.

8 years ago | Likes 130 Dislikes 5

Easy now - journalists are scum like the rest of us

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 13

Some are.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Humans are almost all just trash

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

this kind of tribute?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Trump will get right on that

8 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 3

Why do you need the President to do that? The people can do things too you know.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

You’re right. He’s only The President of the United States. Used to mean something until the circus arrived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Fake tributes

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Fake news. Our holy god, Trump, would never waste his time on something like that when he’s nurturing a new socialist state for the country.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

At least in Slovakia you find the bodies....

8 years ago | Likes 1444 Dislikes 8

at least its ruled a homicide. in America you take two shots to the head and its still ruled a "suicide"

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8 years ago | Likes 56 Dislikes 1

Slovakia is going for a ride!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

In zombie apocalypse Russia, the bodies find you!

8 years ago | Likes 76 Dislikes 4

I mean that's everywhere.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

twice to the back of the head?

8 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 1

I think it was the Italian mob in his crosshairs, actually. Or well, connections with.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Yea, it was a suicide.

8 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 1

You often don't - years ago Palo Rypal, another investigative reporter disappeared without trace. 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Is what makes it unusual - the brazen manner in which it was done. It is said the corruption he was looking into involved italian mob. 2/2

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Oh there's likely a trace, spread across the country yes but it's got to be there somewhere

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It was on purpose. As a warning, Im affraid...

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 661 Dislikes 5

Fucking amatuers

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

v

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8 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Does that mean Australia is killing off Americans in "suicides" as well? Oh damn...

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Drowning in Mali? Wut

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What is this "at least" bullshit? Can we not try to relativize attacks on justice and democracy, and condemn it universally?

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 4

Calm down. It was just a segway to reference something else.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Keep fighting for your freedom, neighbor!

8 years ago | Likes 327 Dislikes 1

He’s dead

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Where are you from?

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

@op so you going to post any proof of this or just get your worthless points from an image? jesus christ this site has gone to shit

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 50

Just google the name in the picture...

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

why not include an article in the OP? where you too fucking lazy too? i mean really? what is your reasoning for not taking that extra step?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 42

@op still no response?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Dude, who hurt you?

8 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 0

the jews

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 34

As a slovakian: you believe, better, you trust the democracy in your country... and this, the betrayal. I hate the mafia inbetween politics

8 years ago | Likes 355 Dislikes 2

Dont let it dissuade you from voting though, because thats when the mafia truly wins

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

*laughs in Serbian*

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

"mafia" is one of their tentacles

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What was the motive? Any idea what this oligarch has done?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Its always about money... hes been up to something

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

His last investigative piece covered italian mafia doing business with EU funds, and being in close ties to current slovak politicians.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Don't let it dissuade you from voting though, because thats when the mafia truly wins.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Here, my man , you are truly right. We wont!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah, we will just elect the same people with ties to mafia over and over again, dontcha worry :)

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm soon going accross Italy and Croatia. Was thinking about Slovakia... is it safe for travelers in vans ?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Statistically speaking it's one of the safest places on earth. Just like the rest of central europe.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Slovakia is beautiful. Do not hesitate to go there. Just avoid investigating corrupt politicians ;)

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Noted. Thanks

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It is absolutely safe, lol. Sucks to still be considered a third world country when it comes to safety :'(

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Oh, Slovakia is much safer than Sweden, and cleaner. And aaaall those castles... <3

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I wouldn't go that far...

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

And in every other country, where this happens. Shit, that destroyed my day, my faith, leaving my national pride devastated.

8 years ago | Likes 83 Dislikes 0

Im Venezuelan. We're kings on this.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I anxiously can't fully understand but I relate a bit as an American. A government should represent it's people..

8 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

Držte se. Snad to u vás není tak v prdeli, jak u nás. :'(

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Pozeram na to z Ciech a je mi zle. Clovek si mysli, ze sa to deje v Rusku, Kolumbii, ale u nas...? Strasne

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Exactly my thoughts. I think about it all day. They were such a nice couple. So fucking sad. Stay strong, brothers. Pozdrowienia z Polski.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Democracy will never die. Surpressing the people will only eventually end with revolting, which will either lead to democracy or death,

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 4

Democracy should die, simply because it's shitty system.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

It can't die, that's what I'm saying here. Whether or not that is good is a different topic. Also, I disagree.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

and even if it does, no dictator can feed himself or manufacture weapons and make politics without any obedient civilians.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Democracy is the penultimate and final root of all and any power, even if it's not always obvious.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Democracy will die, peoples protest and riots are weak and pointless in 2018-xxxx . facism/authoritism is making a come back.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Democracy is rule, if people protest with so much force that they'll either die or get their will, the only two possible outcomes are

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

a) The people get their will by overpowering their former surpressors.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

b) The major group of society is killed off, thus making the surpressors themselves the majority, and again reinstating democracy.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They don't have to oppress ALL the people. They can use the oppression of minorities to get the majority on their side. That's what's (1)

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

happening in many eastern european countries right now. (2)

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Some examples maybe?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I agree, you can also opress with the majority on your side, but that's still democracy. The masses reign.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's ochlocracy - mob rule.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's still democracy, the ruling of the people. Even minorities will still have a share of power equal to their share of the body count,

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Although we're not perfect, everyday I think about how lucky I am to live in Canada.

8 years ago | Likes 59 Dislikes 4

As a Slovakian I’m glad I live in Canada but horrified to hear what’s happening back home.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As an American living near Canada I love going to Vancouver... Canada I love thee

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

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8 years ago (deleted Mar 14, 2018 9:49 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Are you gonna bring pizza?

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

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8 years ago (deleted Mar 14, 2018 9:49 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Is it as bad as swedish pizza?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Oh man .. you guys have amazing food! Don't even worry about the pizza

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

As someone living in hell (Mexico) i hope next year your country can adopt me, i swear i will work hard everyday to make your country better

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

Good luck with the process, and I hope that you make it in.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As a Canadian, welcome. Feel free to reach out for advice :)

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Did you actually apply to be a citizen? Where in Mexico are you?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I still havent applied. I need to finish college first. Also im doing some certifications online, but i think next year ill start looking

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

For ways to apply

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Doesn't hurt to start looking into it now. It can be a very long process. Plus, you might be able to come here as an international student.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

German here, i recently looked into how hard it is to immigrate. It’s hard.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Step 1, travel to America. step 2, seduce an american and get married. step 3, profit?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

How is that going to help him immigrate to Canada?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Sameish thing. Plus Canada has the same climate as Russia.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Dude .. you're all over the place. What does Russia's climate have to do with anything? He's German.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, it's not easy.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I’m a programmer / embedded engineer if it helps. Skilled workers and shit

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I just moved from Romania to UK and believe me that its one hell of a ride.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Welcome to the UK then :)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"RIP Democracy"? This isn't an indicator that Democracy is dead, just that it's being attacked.

8 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 5

Cmon guys is fascism so bad? Im not a russian bot but hey... Why not give autocracy a shot?

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 4

Yes fascism is so bad. As evidenced by most of history for hundreds of years

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

Fascism was invented by Mussolini, and is less than a century old.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Things exist before someone give them a name.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You're talking about tyranny, authoritarianism, and autocracy. We have those names already. Fascism is a specific 20th century ideology.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah but you dont see north koreans complaining do you? Cmon, whats the worst that could happen? You get a cool little hat and brown fatigue

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 2

Well the ones that do tend to complain for the rest of their life. The remaining ten minutes of it

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

I, too, think it's bad, but simultaneously fascinating, inasmuch as 99% of the time it's invoked, the speaker doesn't know what it is.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"The word 'Fascism' is almost entirely meaningless ... almost any English person would accept 'bully' as a synonym for 'Fascist'" -G. Orwell

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