Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister, announced that Samsung is likely to cease production in Slovakia due to a significant decline in demand for televisions. The government is prepared for an official announcement regarding the closure of the Galanta factory, which employs around 800 people. Fico mentioned plans for retraining workers for jobs at a new Chinese battery factory in Šurany. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Samsung will permanently leave Slovakia, although the company has not yet commented. Teljes cikk (24.hu)