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Slovakia: Economic shifts, new political scandals erupt — FrontPages.eu, August 25, 2026

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The country is experiencing significant economic shifts, marked by a major Japanese company's decision to divest its European division, directly impacting two Slovak plants and thousands of jobs. Concurrently, domestic banks continue to reduce staff and branches, with a potential large merger on the horizon. On the political front, new scandals have emerged, including an incident involving Richard Sulík that has embarrassed his associates and prompted Jana Bittó Cigániková, an independent Member of the National Council, to consider her next steps. Further allegations point to Justice Minister Boris Susko reportedly distributing substantial bonuses amid state consolidation efforts, and the wife of a police officer investigating a minister's flight tickets receiving a position in a state-owned company. The judicial system is also in the spotlight with the release of 'Travička from Šahy' after a significant sentence reduction, alongside renewed discussions surrounding the 20th anniversary of the Hedviga Malinová case, with her lawyer reflecting on Marian Kočner's influence.

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A major Japanese company is selling its European division, directly impacting Slovakia with the divestment of two plants employing thousands. Concurrently, Slovak banks are continuing to reduce staff and close branches, with a significant merger potentially leading to further changes in the financial sector.

TA3: Japanese Giant Divests European Division, Including Two Slovak Plants

A major Japanese company is selling off its European division, a move that significantly impacts Slovakia as two of its plants, employing thousands, are part of this divestment.

Aktuality.sk: Banks in Slovakia continue to cut staff and branches; major merger could bring…

Slovak banks are reducing their workforce and closing branches, with a significant merger potentially leading to more changes in the sector.

Richard Sulík has caused embarrassment to those close to him, with Jana Bittó Cigániková reportedly considering her next actions following a scandal at a wedding. Separately, allegations have surfaced regarding Justice Minister Boris Susko reportedly awarding substantial bonuses during state consolidation efforts, and the wife of a police officer investigating a minister's flight tickets being appointed to a position within a state-owned company.

Aktuality.sk: Richard Sulík embarrassed even his closest. Cigániková considers next steps…

Richard Sulík has caused embarrassment to those close to him, with Cigániková reportedly considering her next actions following a scandal at a wedding.

SME: State consolidates, Susko distributes high bonuses

While the state is undergoing consolidation efforts, minister Susko is reportedly awarding substantial bonuses.

Aktuality.sk: Wife of policeman investigating minister's flight tickets gets a post in a…

The wife of a police officer investigating a minister's controversial flight tickets has been appointed to a position within a state-owned company.

The case of Hedviga Malinová, 20 years after her alleged assault, has resurfaced with her lawyer discussing the significant influence of Marian Kočner, a convicted criminal. In a separate development, 'Travička from Šahy,' initially sentenced to 25 years, has been released after her sentence was reduced to 2.5 years.

SME: Lawyer: I didn't know Kočner's influence was so strong

The lawyer for Hedviga Malinová discusses the extent of Kočner's influence in the case, reflecting on the situation from 20 years ago.

SME: 20 years since Hedviga Malinová was beaten; her psychiatrist speaks out

On the 20th anniversary of the assault on Hedviga Malinová, her psychiatrist has spoken about the background of the case.

SME: Travička from Šahy is free after sentence reduction

Travička from Šahy, who was initially sentenced to 25 years, has been released after her sentence was reduced to 2.5 years.

Commentator Chmelár has strongly criticized Slovak politicians, suggesting that the political situation has reached a new low and continues to decline. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Robert Fico's offense at the transaction tax is deemed understandable, but a commentary suggests he is using arrogance to avoid addressing core issues.

TA3: Politician Criticizes Slovak Politicians, Hitting New Lows

Commentator Chmelár strongly criticizes Slovak politicians, suggesting that the political situation has reached a new low and continues to decline.

Aktuality.sk: Robert Fico rightly offended by transaction tax, but can no longer hide behind…

Robert Fico's offense at the transaction tax is understandable, but he is using arrogance to avoid addressing the core issues, according to a commentary.

Medical experts have shared initial insights into a unique surgical procedure planned for conjoined twins Anička and Lucka, who are awaiting the operation.

Aktuality.sk: First words from experts about unique surgery: Siamese twins Anička and Lucka…

Medical experts have shared initial insights into a unique surgical procedure planned for conjoined twins Anička and Lucka, who are awaiting the operation.

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