Slovak Spectator

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200
A lost dog from the Tatras found his way to a new family through social media
A roundup of uplifting stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:23:00 +0200
German industry, Slovak momentum
Investments by Evonik and Winkelmann are joined by new automotive projects in Bratislava and Košice.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: No evidence he sold cannabis. He still faces 25 years in prison
Court IT staff resign en masse, two ministry employees get €100,000-plus bonuses, and White Night returns to Košice.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:40:02 +0200
Entire IT department hands in notice at top court
The opposition fears for the security of court files, while the court rejects claims that the departures threaten its operations.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:23:01 +0200
Algerian military plane flew over Slovakia and landed in Moscow. Similar flights have been recorded for weeks
The plane flew through five NATO countries before reaching Moscow.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:54:55 +0200
‘A sign of the EU’s decline.’ Fico wants naked Trump statue removed from parliament
The prime minister said the sculpture was insulting and asked whether similar depictions of Macron or Merz would be allowed.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:56:43 +0200
They photographed war, Mafia violence and life on London’s streets. Their work is coming to Bratislava in November
The 36th Month of Photography will feature 27 exhibitions.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:54:35 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate Spanish culture, explore contemporary art or an interactive performance.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: Flamenco, tapas and more bring a little Spanish sunshine to Bratislava
Here's what to do during the weekend of 9-11 October.

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, says 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.

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