Slovak Spectator

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:43:43 +0200
Companies are asking whether Slovakia is the right place to invest, top banker says
Komerční Banka’s Richard Kellner says Slovak firms are now more likely to refinance existing projects than invest in new production capacity.

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Surprising find in debris from first nuclear bomb by team with Slovak scientist
Extreme conditions during blast produced unique material.

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:32:18 +0200
News digest: MPs return to their favourite subject: themselves
Poland backs Slovakia’s ombudsman, Slovakia exit the hockey worlds, and Japan’s ambassador rides the train to Bratislava.

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:28:00 +0200
Only three Latin American countries rank below Slovakia for take-home pay
New OECD data places Slovakia 35th out of 38 members despite more than a decade of wage growth.

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:00:39 +0200
Slovakia’s quarter-final hopes end after defeat to Sweden
Sweden produced the regulation victory they needed in Group B, while Slovakia finished fifth despite a strong opening phase.

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:01:39 +0200
Government planes vanish from public flight trackers
The Interior Ministry says limiting access to flight data is a security measure.

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200
A leap of faith and genuine interest lead her to discover her Slovak roots
Slovak American Leah Raschid is very happy for a pivot she has made in her life.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:55:06 +0200
New tours, children’s events and easier access for disabled visitors at Bojnice Castle this summer
The landmark will introduce shorter routes ahead of a major restoration project.

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:28:46 +0200
Who really controls Slovak health care?
The debate over inefficient state hospitals misses a deeper problem: a system in which insurers and providers profit from both sides of the transaction.

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:40:58 +0200
Ryanair is adding another plane to Bratislava — and a new route to Italy
The airline is adding a fourth aircraft.

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:11:57 +0200
News digest: Slovakia’s many-hat doctors
A change affecting foreigners in Bratislava, a Kremlin critic facing deportation, and the firms dominating Slovakia’s tax, audit and accounting sector.

Mon, 25 May 2026 18:23:55 +0200
Bratislava changes where foreigners activate residency permit codes
From 25 May, the service is available only at the Zlaté Piesky client centre, without appointments.

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:48:04 +0200
Vintage steam train to puff through Slovak countryside once again
Monthly rides between Nitra and Radošina will feature picnics, theatre history and regional wine traditions.

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:20:14 +0200
How a small Christian church triggered a political row about Islam
An ombudsman’s legal challenge over religious recognition has reignited long-running political anxieties about Muslim communities.

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:18:54 +0200
Ranking: Largest companies in tax, audit and accounting
Slovakia’s leading tax, audit and accounting firms say clients now want advisers who can turn data into decisions.

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:33:52 +0200
He criticised Putin’s war. Now Slovakia may send him back to Russia
His case points to wider problems foreigners face with Slovakia’s residence and asylum system.

Mon, 25 May 2026 11:34:54 +0200
Was Móric Beňovský truly the king of Madagascar, or a brilliant self-mythologiser?
Historian Silvester Trnovec uncovers the colonial realities behind Móric Beňovský’s famous claim.

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:56:47 +0200
European capital of culture: where to go in Trenčín in June
Experience the city’s vibrant cultural programme.

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:55:59 +0200
Last Week: A half-built megaproject paid for from defence funds crumbles. Literally
Construction of a showcase hospital has been halted for three weeks and may lose funds. 

Sat, 23 May 2026 22:15:36 +0200
Slovakia’s winning run halted by hockey heavyweights
Despite defeats, Slovakia showed they can compete with the tournament favourites.

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