Former financial-crime chief Ľudovít Makó provided new testimony in the 'Očistec' corruption trial, surprising Tibor Gašpar and Norbert Bödör by detailing the activities of an alleged criminal group. Makó described how state authorities, under the previous Smer-SD government, reportedly sought to unlawfully monitor and discredit political opponents of the party, with him and other former senior police officials receiving bribes.

SME: Makó surprised Gašpar and Bödör in court; spoke of criminal group instead of…

In court, Makó surprised Gašpar and Bödör by discussing a criminal group rather than alleged pressure.

SME: Commentary: The problem isn't 'snitching Mako,' but what he testified about

This commentary argues that the real issue isn't the person referred to as 'Mako' but rather the content of his testimony.

TASR: Court: Mako Describes Efforts by Authorities to Discredit Opponents of Smer-SD

Former director of the Financial Administration's Criminal Office Ludovit Mako described at Wednesday's main hearing in the Purgatory case how state authorities allegedly sought in the past, under the Smer-SD government, to discredit political opponents of the party. In his testimony, he also spoke about other acts covered by the indictment and about bribes that he and other former senior police officials had received. The defence considers Mako, one of the key witnesses in the Purgatory case, unreliable and has pointed to several inconsistencies.

The head of Soitron addressed the issue of Russian cameras, calling it a mistake and denying any meeting with Minister of Interior Matúš Šutaj Eštok. Separately, former members of the FPU (Slovak cultural fund) claimed that nominees appointed by Minister of Culture Martina Šimkovičová were dismissed for not following instructions, suggesting a pattern of behavior within the ministry.

SME: Soitron Head: Russian Cameras Were a Mistake, I Never Met Šutaj Eštok

The head of Soitron discusses the company's error with Russian cameras and denies ever meeting Minister Šutaj Eštok.

TA3: Minister's Nominees Allegedly Disobeyed Orders and Were Forced to Leave…

Former members of the FPU (presumably a Slovak cultural fund) claim that nominees appointed by Minister Šimkovičová were dismissed after not following instructions, suggesting a pattern of behavior.

A wildfire that ignited on Wednesday in the picturesque Slovak Paradise region is still burning out of control, with firefighters actively working to contain the spreading blaze.

Pravda: Part of Slovak Paradise has been burning since Wednesday. Firefighters not yet…

A wildfire is ongoing in the Slovak Paradise region, having started on Wednesday. Firefighters are still struggling to bring the blaze under control as it continues to spread.

Recent opinion polls reveal that the Smer and Progressive Slovakia (PS) parties have maintained their support levels, while the Demokrati party has fallen below the electoral threshold. The Smer party also faces pressure from Republika, with Prime Minister Robert Fico referencing historical figures and Ľuboš Blaha drawing attention with his lifestyle.

Aktuality.sk: Smer and PS Avoid Poll Drop, Demokrati Fall Below Threshold: Post-Summer Polls…

An analysis of recent opinion polls indicates that the Smer and PS parties have stabilized their support, while the Demokrati party has fallen below the electoral threshold. The article includes graphical representations of these trends after the summer break.

Aktuality.sk: Smer Under Pressure from Republika: Fico Revives Myths About Husák, While…

This videopodcast discusses the political pressures on the Smer party, with Fico referencing historical figures and Blaha attracting attention with his lifestyle.

Volkswagen is facing challenges in keeping pace with China's automotive market, leading to potential layoffs, though the Slovakian factory is seen as having advantages despite risks. Separately, a bankruptcy case revealed unusual practices by a company owner who incurred millions in debt after ordering iPhones but failing to pay.

TA3: Volkswagen's Slowdown Amidst China's Rise; Analyst: Slovak Factory Holds…

An analysis of Volkswagen's struggles to keep up with China's automotive market growth, detailing potential layoffs and assessing the position of the Slovakian factory, which is seen as having advantages but still facing risks.

SME: Company Owner Ordered Millions in iPhones, Then Didn't Pay, Leaving Huge Debts

A bankruptcy case reveals bizarre practices of a company owner who ordered millions of euros worth of iPhones but failed to pay, resulting in massive debts.

Slovak households are informed of a new option they can demand when an appliance breaks. Meanwhile, modern trains in the Horehronie region have been sidelined due to technical issues, leading to older 'retro' motor cars being used as replacements.

Aktuality.sk: Big Change for Slovak Households: Did Your Appliance Break? Demand This Option

This article informs Slovak consumers about a significant change regarding broken appliances and explains a new option they can demand.

Aktuality.sk: Technical Problems Shut Down Modern Trains in Horehronie. 'Retro' Motor Cars…

Modern trains in the Horehronie region have been taken out of service due to technical issues, with older 'retro' motor trains being used as a substitute.

A new report uncovers an alleged 'investment mafia' scam where individuals are trained to defraud people, with the training itself costing a substantial sum.

Aktuality.sk: Investment Mafia Scam: You'll Be Trained to Defraud People for 5 Million Korunas

This story exposes a scam where individuals are allegedly trained by an 'investment mafia' to defraud people, with the training costing a significant sum.