Martin Turček

About Martin Turček

Martin Turcek is an investigative reporter of Aktuality.sk. Most of his stories focus on corruption and data-based analytical journalism. Before working as a journalist for Aktuality, he worked as an investigative data analyst for the NGOs Transparency International Slovakia and Stop Corruption Foundation.

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Slovenskí Branci: a military hobby or armed threat?

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Slovenski Branci during winter parade, Slovakia, 2019 (phot. Wojciech Grzędziński)
Slovenski Branci during winter parade, Slovakia, 2019 (phot. Wojciech Grzędziński)

For at least seven years, an unofficial but yet uniformed paramilitary group has been recruiting young men in Slovakia. Minister of Defense filed a motion to inspect the legality of Slovenskí Branci’s activities because of military-like trainings with unclear goals, as well as possible abuse of military technology.

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Uniform for a Patriot

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School celebrations, patriotic marches and national holidays. All accompanied by ever-present weapons and green uniforms. In countries of the Central Europe patriotism increasingly means militarism, and civil values are being displaced by the cult of weapons and combat. Nobody controls this movement. VSquare special report shows, that states are supporting amateur militarists on an unprecedented […]

Anna Gielewska Anita Komuves Anita Komuves Eva Kubániová Martin Turček Peter Sabo

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