Slovak President Penalizes Intelligence Chief with Pay Cut as Police Operation Targets Officials

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini imposed a 15 percent salary reduction on the head of the Slovak Information Service (SIS), the country's intelligence agency, as a disciplinary measure. Meanwhile, a police operation codenamed Kajúcnik resulted in detention requests for two individuals associated with a group known as "čurillovci." The Arts Support Fund also faced criticism over its grant distribution practices. The intelligence service, which handles national security and counterintelligence operations, operates under presidential oversight, giving Pellegrini authority to impose such penalties on its leadership. The police operation appears to be part of ongoing efforts to combat organized networks, though the specific charges against the detained individuals were not detailed.