The Slovak Ministry of Interior has confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach into state systems, and the full extent of the intrusion is currently being assessed.

Aktuality.sk: Major state hack: Interior Ministry admits system breach, scope under…

The Slovak Ministry of Interior has confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach into state systems, with the full extent of the intrusion still being assessed.

Minister of Interior Matúš Šutaj Eštok is facing intense scrutiny over his trip to Dubai, with commentators suggesting his explanation is a cover-up. A former director of the National Criminal Agency (NAKA) claims to possess information about where the Minister stayed and who funded his trip.

Denník N: Commentators: Minister Šutaj Eštok's Dubai story looks like a cover-up

Commentators suggest that the explanation provided by Minister Šutaj Eštok regarding his trip to Dubai may be a fabricated story to conceal the truth about his stay and who financed it.

Denník N: Former NAKA Director Danko: We know where Šutaj Eštok stayed in Dubai and who…

The former director of the National Criminal Agency (NAKA) claims to have information about the location of Minister Šutaj Eštok's accommodation in Dubai and the identity of the person who funded his stay.

The Constitutional Court of Slovakia is seeking guidance from the European Court of Justice regarding cases involving individuals who have lost Slovak citizenship after marrying a same-sex partner, touching upon the issue of 'rainbow marriages'.

TA3: Married a Man and Lost Slovak Citizenship; Constitutional Court Must Refer to…

An individual who married a man has lost their Slovak citizenship, leading the Constitutional Court to seek a ruling from the EU Court of Justice.

Pravda: Slovak Constitutional Court Seeks EU Court's Help on 'Rainbow Marriages'

The Constitutional Court of Slovakia is seeking guidance from the European Court of Justice on the issue of 'rainbow marriages'.

The Russian retail chain MERE has unexpectedly closed all its branches in Slovakia. The company has cited international sanctions as the reason for the closures.

Pravda: Russian Chain MERE Unexpectedly Closes All Slovak Branches Due to Sanctions

The Russian retail chain MERE has unexpectedly closed all its branches in Slovakia, with the company citing sanctions as the reason.

Aktuality.sk: Russian Mere stores in Slovakia close after operator is sanctioned

All Russian Mere stores in Slovakia have been shut down as their operator has been placed on a sanctions list.

Environmental police have launched a criminal investigation into the mass deaths of fish in the Horehronie region. Local anglers are advocating for changes to regulations in response to the incident.

Aktuality.sk: Mass fish deaths in Horehronie: Environmental police investigate, anglers seek…

Environmental police have launched a criminal investigation into mass fish deaths in the Horehronie region, as local fishermen call for changes to regulations.

Concerns are being raised about the operational longevity of Slovak nuclear power plants, Mochovce and Jaslovské Bohunice, as heatwaves have led to the shutdown of similar facilities in Hungary and France.

SME: Hungarians and French shut down nuclear plants due to heatwaves. How long will…

This article investigates the operational status of Slovak nuclear power plants, Mochovce and Jaslovské Bohunice, in response to heatwaves that are causing shutdowns of similar facilities in Hungary and France. It questions the longevity of their operation under such conditions.

A disparity in access to free public transport for people with disabilities has been highlighted, as they are required to visit a ticket office in person to obtain it, unlike other citizens who can arrange it online.

Pravda: Free Public Transport? Disabled Need to Visit Shop, Others Do It Online

People with disabilities in Slovakia are entitled to free public transport but must visit a ticket office in person to obtain it, while others can arrange everything from home.

Experts are cautioning the public about the health risks associated with drinking water from plastic bottles during hot weather, citing rapid bacterial growth and potential dangers.

TA3: Drinking Water Bottles in Heat: Experts Warn of Bacteria and Dangerous…

Experts warn about the dangers of drinking water from plastic bottles during hot weather, citing rapid bacterial growth and potential health risks.

A warning has been issued regarding the hidden dangers of playgrounds during warm weather, emphasizing that children are at risk of heat-related issues which adults may not readily perceive.

Aktuality.sk: Beware of playgrounds: Children are at risk in heat, adults don't feel it

A warning about the hidden dangers of playgrounds in warm weather, where children can be at risk from heat without adults noticing.

Questions have arisen concerning the funding of Ivan Korčok by the Progressive Slovakia (PS) party, with details potentially involving his wife's company.

Denník N: Morning 5 Minutes: Spain's largest migration wave, PS funding Ivan Korčok…

A summary of top news includes Spain facing a significant migration influx, questions about the PS party's funding of Ivan Korčok, and an escalation in the drone war.