Slovak Spectator

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:20:48 +0200
A good leader not only sets the direction but also inspires people to pursue a common goal
Martin Medveď, the first Slovak to lead Philip Morris Slovakia s.r.o., on leading through change, making tough decisions and bringing people together.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200
News digest: PM Fico prepares for the Constitutional Court
Žilina station could regain power Monday, police start Bratislava airport patrols, and Slovakia trails Czechia and Austria in economic freedom.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:23:38 +0200
A Lithuanian says Orava deserves more tourists. Locals agree — but don’t want to become another Chochołów
Tourism businesses say closer co-operation could keep visitors in Orava longer, while lower taxes give Polish and Czech resorts a competitive edge.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:34:12 +0200
Orava remains a transit region. Local businesses call for more accommodation and better cycle paths
Entrepreneurs in and around Dolný Kubín say the region could persuade more tourists to stay longer rather than continue towards Poland or Liptov.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:24:44 +0200
Forbes describes ‘earthquake’ in Slovakia’s richest list as new leader emerges
The number of Slovak dollar billionaires has risen to a record seven.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0200
Lime kilns of renown
Lime from Buková was distributed across a large area.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:38:54 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
EMAfest takes jazz in a new direction, Spanish cinema comes to Lumière, Gzuz plays Bratislava and Archirun heads for the old thread factories.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0200
Defence cannot save Slovakia’s automotive sector – AHK Slowakei president
Pavel Lakatos on the impacts of Germany’s industrial slowdown, costly energy and car-sector pressures on the country.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200
Algorithms will no longer have the final say over couriers and taxi drivers. New rules take effect in December
The law also changes how authorities decide whether someone working through a platform is self-employed or an employee.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:42:19 +0200
Slovakia ranks 43rd for economic freedom. Czechia and Austria are ahead
Slovakia scores well for international trade, but ranks much lower for regulation and the size of government.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:55:47 +0200
News digest: 500 Serbs in Slovakia want to vote. There’s just nowhere to do it
What Slovaks earn, a loophole in TikTok’s teen ads, KFC’s mounting losses, and a Caribbean-blue lake worth a detour.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:15:36 +0200
Interior Ministry reviews forensic software over alleged Russian links
US prosecutors allege the American supplier concealed Russian ownership and development.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:45:54 +0200
Fallen apples and barking dogs: What are your rights as a neighbour?
The new Civil Code clarify some disputes over trees, animals and fences, although courts will still decide when a nuisance goes too far.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200
Foreign students will have a new way to get visa appointments from November
Universities can register students and researchers for reserved appointment slots at visa centres abroad.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200
How microorganisms can help safely extract critical metals
Slovak Academy of Sciences researchers are developing an environmentally friendly method of metal recovery.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:24:21 +0200
Peter makes Mass wine in Brekov. Pope Francis has tasted it
His vineyard is the northernmost registered in Slovakia and produces more than 12,000 litres a year.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:58:14 +0200
KFC has 17 restaurants in Slovakia. Its operator lost €3.4 million last year
Sales have risen sharply in recent years, but accumulated losses at Queensway Restaurants Slovakia exceed €15 million.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0200
Slovak research highlights a gap in EU rules on TikTok ads to teens
Influencer marketing targeted teenage profiles five to eight times more precisely than adult ones.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200
News digest: Fico’s ‘budget of good news’ gets three noes
Kyiv thanks Bratislava over its response to a Russian warning, drought leaves 10 villages relying on water tankers, and Spanish cinema comes to Banská Bystrica.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:55:25 +0200
Ružomberok’s long-awaited D1 highway bypass opens
The nearly 15-kilometre Hubová–Ivachnová section, including the Čebrať tunnel, will cut journey times by an average of 16 minutes.

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