Bangladesh, Jan. 27 -- A Slovak court has formally reopened one of the countrys most consequential criminal cases, launching the third trial connected to the 2018 murders of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová. The renewed proceedings underscore the enduring legal, political, and societal impact of a crime that not only shocked Slovakia but also reshaped its public debate about corruption, rule of law, and the safety of journalists.

On January 26, the Specialized Criminal Court ruled that encrypted Threema messages-central digital evidence in the case-would remain admissible as hearings resumed before a newly constituted judicial panel. The decision came after months of legal un...