Slovak Spectator

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Lovestream’s hidden story: two organisers, tax debts and another reset
The biggest festival in Slovakia attracted huge crowds and global names, but companies linked to it owe more than €1.4 million in taxes.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:08:49 +0200
Government to crack down on uninsured vehicles with automated fines
New law introduces database checks, penalties of up to €900 and removal of long-uninsured cars from the register.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:23:02 +0200
Last Week: When asked about migration, Magyar sends a message to Fico
Hungary’s PM-elect revives an old suspicion. We had some hints it may have been happening, says a former Slovak premier. 

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Slovak scientists researching better breast cancer treatment
SAV experts trying to unlock secrets of therapy resistance

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200
News digest: Fico’s “strategic” Vietnam trip ends with entrepreneurs stranded in Kazakhstan
MPs to take up an amendment on foreigners’ residence next week, Danube cruise season sets sail, and Slovak families are not spending long enough at the table.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:51:26 +0200
Hop on with your bike: Trnava’s cycle-friendly buses return
Buses with bike carriers will run until the end of October.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:27:22 +0200
Levoča museum displays a contested bust once attributed to Donatello
The sculpture is now presented as a forgery – a claim some experts reject.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:45:23 +0200
Season tickets now just a tap away at Bratislava stops
With 80 modernised machines now in place, DPB is bringing quicker, round-the-clock access to season tickets across the city.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:47:50 +0200
Government instructs Slovakia to abstain on WHO pandemic accord revision
Officials say abstention reflects unresolved concerns.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:10:14 +0200
Ružomberok cycle lane criticised after images go viral
Poorly surfaced 400-metre stretch with lamppost obstacles draws backlash despite €530,000 public funding.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200
What would you do to give your child a little more time?
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: Did Orbán help Fico win by sending migrants to Slovakia?
Progressive Slovakia’s failed joke, weekend tips, Slafkovský’s voice on the Montreal metro.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:23:13 +0200
Slovakia seeks to bolster protections for union leaders after firings
New legislation would make it harder for companies to dismiss labour representatives, following a high-profile case involving Amazon.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:10:29 +0200
Historic Slovak chocolate brand to move production to Czech Republic
The company says the shift from Trnava will improve efficiency, while some politicians have criticised the wider business environment.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:37:13 +0200
In northern Slovakia, a scenic river tradition floats back to life
Operators hope improved conditions and reduced traffic will boost visitor numbers along the Váh River route.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:22:41 +0200
A holiday that is not: Slovakia’s 8 May law leaves workers and firms in limbo
A new law has made 8 May both a working day and a paid holiday, forcing employers and workers to navigate conflicting rules on wages and leave.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:45:25 +0200
New law to widen access to BOK registration for foreigners
From 15 May, services will no longer be limited to Foreigners’ Police departments.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:44:07 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
From medieval battles to language exchange and live classical music.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:49:10 +0200
Weekend: From climbing chimney to rafting on river, new tourist season beckons
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 17-19 April.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0200
A village of Croats in Slovakia
Slovaks perceived the Croats’ demonstrative nature and self-confidence negatively.

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