Slovakia’s industrial sector experienced growth in June, offering a positive economic signal. However, other developments raise concerns about transparency and potential foreign influence. State forestry company Lesy SR has stopped publishing its timber customer list online, justifying the move as “optimization,” prompting scrutiny. Simultaneously, the import of surveillance cameras suspected of Russian origin, routed through a Cypriot shell company, has been temporarily halted. The Ministry of Interior initially disputed the Russian connection, but faced further questions regarding the equipment’s source. These events highlight contrasting trends in Slovakia – economic progress coupled with potential opacity in state operations and security concerns. The situation warrants further investigation into the reasoning behind the changes in data disclosure and the origin of the imported technology.