Slovak Spectator

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:54:00 +0200
News digest: Defence minister brings back Jánošík — in austerity times
Calzona era ends, MP assaulted, and a ratings setback.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:02:00 +0200
Calzona exits as Slovakia coach following failed negotiations
Disagreement over contract length ends four-year spell marked by tactical progress and Euro 2024 run.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:27:29 +0200
Foreign investors grade Slovakia: it needs a retake on tax and corruption
Foreign investors sour on Slovakia as tax burden hits a record low rating and willingness to invest continues to fall.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0200
Bratislava developers dominate the market? See the ranking of the biggest players
The market for residential projects has reawakened.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200
How one Slovak scientist’s mammoth research is helping save Africa’s elephants
Biologist Patrícia Chrzanová Pečnerová on genomes, isolation and extinction risk.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:01:24 +0200
Last Week: Changing the election laws won’t be a smooth process, but Fico’s coalition will keep trying 
Friday’s parliamentary debate ended prematurely. 

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:05:17 +0200
‘Blood was flowing and my head was spinning’: MP claims he was attacked in front of his daughter
Ján Ferenčák says a ‘burly man’ grabbed him and struck his head near an ice hockey stadium before fleeing the scene.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:34:22 +0200
Slovakia’s rating cut to lowest level since 2012
S&P warns further downgrade possible if deficits widen or growth remains weak.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:25:44 +0200
‘So soft you don’t even know it’s there’: Ex-tennis star sparks fury with ‘fit drink’ vodka video
Dominika Cibulková faces mounting criticism after promoting alcohol as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:23:18 +0200
News digest: ‘New year, same Fico’ – and another clash over his latest trip to Moscow
Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová is accused of politicising a university campus, the central bank warns of inflation risks, and what the Soviets did — and did not — conceal about Chernobyl 40 years ago.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0200
Feuding kings and lords, and the towns caught between
Providing cabbage seedlings were among the duties Ružomberok had to its feudal lord.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:28:54 +0200
What the Soviets did — and did not — conceal about Chernobyl
Information about the explosion at Unit 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on April 26, 1986, was immediately classified by the Soviet party-state leadership and security services.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:20:34 +0200
From Smer to PS voters, Slovaks agree on one thing: Trump is a disaster
Public opinion survey suggest Slovaks favour Western European countries, but remain less enamoured of global leaders.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:54:00 +0200
Real estate business beyond Bratislava? These are the 10 biggest regional developers
Regional capitals are attracting the most attention.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:50:44 +0200
When will Slovakia’s new citizenship-by-descent law be finalised and take effect? 
Many of the key details are already known. 

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0200
Scan a bin lorry? Bratislava launches interactive waste trucks
Augmented reality feature lets users watch animations by pointing their phone at vehicles across the city.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:56:25 +0200
Prešov gym goes viral thanks to the most bizarre AI songs on the Slovak internet
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0200
Leadership has no gender, says telco chief
Melinda Szabó, the CEO of Slovak Telekom and T-Mobile Czech Republic, reflects on women in leadership, the changing face of telecoms, and the importance of visibility, authenticity and fair opportunity.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:53:19 +0200
News digest: Oil starts flowing to Slovakia again through Druzhba
Meet the man who showed Slovaks the wide world, Slovakia is losing the battle for foreign investment, and tips for weekend events.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:15:03 +0200
Shops in Slovakia must accept card or phone payments from May
New rule from tax authorities requires cashless option for purchases over €1, with fines for those who fail to comply.

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