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Sunday, August 09, 2026
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Slovakia is grappling with a violent incident in Sereď where two 17-year-old males have been charged with the attempted murder of a taxi driver, who sustained multiple stab wounds. Police intervention was credited with saving the victim's life.
In political news, new details have surfaced in the radar procurement scandal, revealing that an individual connected to Matúš Šutaj Eštok, the current Minister of Interior, reportedly traded with a Russian company on the EU's sanctions list. Separately, Erik Tomáš, the Minister of Labor, Social Affairs and Family, has accused former Minister Ivan Korčok of attempting to bypass social security contributions through his wife's company, prompting an investigation.
Other domestic stories include a bear attack on a cyclist near Martin, causing injuries requiring hospitalization, and the aggressive expansion plans of the Biedronka retail chain, which aims to open dozens of new stores. A report also indicates that a significant portion of Slovakia is at risk of depopulation by 2050.
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A new development in the ongoing radar procurement scandal suggests that an individual behind the acquisition, reportedly linked to Minister of Interior Matúš Šutaj Eštok, conducted business with a Russian company on the European Union's sanctions list.
SME:
Radar scandal: Individual linked to Sutaj Estok traded with sanctioned Russian…
The individual behind the Šutaj Eštok radar procurement is reportedly someone who conducted business with a Russian company on the EU's sanctions list.
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Erik Tomáš, the Minister of Labor, Social Affairs and Family, has publicly accused Ivan Korčok, former Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, of allegedly funneling tens of thousands of euros to his wife through her company to potentially bypass social security contributions. The matter is currently under investigation.
Denník N:
Erik Tomáš Criticizes SaS on Tax and Levy Reductions
Minister Erik Tomáš (Hlas) is criticizing the opposition party SaS for discussing tax and levy reductions without implementing them during their time in government.
Denník N:
Minister Tomáš Investigates Ivan Korčok's Business Practices
Minister Erik Tomáš alleges that Ivan Korčok attempted to bypass social security contributions through his wife's company and that this situation is being investigated.
Aktuality.sk:
Minister of Labor: Ivana Korčok's Company Paid Tens of Thousands to His Wife
The Minister of Labor stated that Ivana Korčok's company allegedly paid tens of thousands of euros to his wife, with the matter being investigated.
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A cyclist near Martin was attacked by a bear, resulting in injuries that required hospitalization after being knocked off his bicycle.
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Bear Attacks Cyclist Near Martin, Causing Injuries
A bear attacked a cyclist near Martin, knocking him off his bicycle and causing injuries that required hospitalization.
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The Biedronka retail chain is set for aggressive expansion in Slovakia, with plans to open dozens of new stores in the coming months, facing resistance from existing competitors.
Aktuality.sk:
Biedronka's Massive Expansion Underway, Opening Dozens of Stores Amidst…
The Biedronka retail chain is aggressively expanding, planning to open dozens of stores in the coming months, facing resistance from competitors.
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A new report indicates that a significant proportion of European Union regions are projected to experience depopulation by 2050, with a large part of Slovakia identified as being at risk.
SME:
Three-quarters of EU regions to depopulate by 2050; most of Slovakia at risk
A significant portion of European Union regions are projected to experience depopulation by 2050, with a large part of Slovakia identified as being at risk.
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Minister of Labor Erik Tomáš has announced that approximately 150,000 foreigners are currently employed in Slovakia, with about one-third of them being Ukrainians, filling jobs that Slovaks are reportedly not interested in.
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150,000 Foreigners Work in Slovakia, a Third Are Ukrainians
Minister of Labour Erik Tomáš stated that 150,000 foreigners, about a third of whom are Ukrainians, are currently employed in Slovakia, filling jobs that Slovaks are not interested in.
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Heritage officials are seeking reparations from Vietnamese parties amidst a dispute over a villa, with the widow of a mafia figure recalling details of its interior.
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Heritage site dispute: Vietnamese parties demand repairs, widow recalls…
Heritage officials are seeking reparations from Vietnamese parties regarding a dispute over a villa, with the widow of a mafia figure sharing her memories of its interior.
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An article describes a power struggle involving the isolation of a shooter in a psychiatric facility, allegations of fact manipulation, and a swift dismissal.
Aktuality.sk:
Power Play: Isolation of a Shooter at a Psychiatric Ward, Fact Twisting, and…
This article delves into a power struggle involving the isolation of a shooter in a psychiatric facility, manipulation of facts, and a swift dismissal.
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