Slovak Spectator

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200
The hidden cost of uncertainty 
Slovakia’s tax burden is rising, but advisers warn unpredictability is a bigger problem.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +0200
News digest: Fico apologises — to his people. His rival films a Croatia stunt
Air pollution cuts lives short, nearly half the country avoids the news, and MEP Blaha is shown the door.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:36:01 +0200
Coach questioned his signing. Now he is one of the stars of the World Cup
Former AS Trenčín goalkeeper Vozinha frustrated Spain as Cabo Verde claimed the first World Cup point in its history.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:55:11 +0200
Former Man City midfielder Touré named Slovan head coach
The 43-year-old takes charge of the Slovak champions in his first senior managerial position.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:01:36 +0200
Fico courts Modi, seeks more Indian workers and attacks EU climate policy
New agreements signed during Modi's visit cover workforce mobility, digital technologies and defence cooperation.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:35:27 +0200
Small objects, big histories
An exhibition in Bratislava’s Jewish Community Museum shows how family photographs, ritual objects and even sports memorabilia can restore the memory of a vanished world.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:25:43 +0200
New via ferrata opens near UNESCO-listed cave in Gemer
The €18,600 project near Jelšava is aimed at drawing more visitors to one of Slovakia's lesser-known tourism regions.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:06:01 +0200
Seven struck down by salmonella after buying cheese from illegal forest salaš
Veterinary inspectors found contaminated sheep dairy products at an unlicensed operation hidden in woodland near Lúčky.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:36:03 +0200
Chinese supplier to Rolls-Royce and Safran plans investment in eastern Slovakia
The Valaliky project would create 335 jobs and produce forged rings for the aerospace, energy and nuclear sectors.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:25:42 +0200
News digest: Two years in, what kind of president has Peter Pellegrini been?
Indian PM visits Slovakia, an interview with Francis Fukuyama, and a new route connecting Prague and the High Tatras.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:33:11 +0200
Would you spend the night beside a beehive? New attraction offers an unusual escape
Bee Paradise combines apitherapy with honey-making and beekeeping activities.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:03:55 +0200
What Orbán’s defeat means for Central Europe
Francis Fukuyama on Robert Fico, Donald Trump and why he believes the populist tide may be turning.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Where to get great langoš in and around Bratislava
Creative toppings, loyal followings and thousands of positive reviews have made these venues local favourites.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:40:00 +0200
Recruiters are learning that hiring is the easy part
Labour shortages are shifting the focus to housing, integration and retention.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:23:10 +0200
Slovakia wants a bigger role in Europe’s turn towards India
Modi’s visit offers Bratislava a chance to expand trade, attract investment and strengthen ties with a rising global power.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:43:40 +0200
Travel warning for Bratislava as Indian PM Narendra Modi visits Slovakia
A series of road closures and public transport disruptions will affect commuters throughout Monday and Tuesday.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200
The end of ‘PowerPoint managers’: Firms shift focus to execution (ranking executive search firms)
A polished CV is no longer enough.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:55:00 +0200
Last Week: Pellegrini cannot take off his “Mr Available” hat just yet
After a thin record of achievement in his first two years as president, he seems focused on re-election in 2029. 

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:08:23 +0200
Quality firms under pressure: Manufacturers want more for less
Manufacturers are pushing quality service providers to go beyond product checks.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:21:49 +0200
News digest: Hlas is suddenly in favour of parliament-slaying referendums. It's not clear why
Bratislava Airport reports its biggest month ever, weekend transport disruptions expected around Bratislava, and a human-trafficking case involving foreign workers in Bratislava.

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