Slovakia Spectator

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.

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:01:17 +0200
News digest: Are the finance minister's days numbered? Tax woes give rise to rumours
New Globsec Trends survey, an interview with a palaeobiologist, and some good news to go with a great weekend weather forecast.

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:52:11 +0200
Nuclear risk is no longer just about safety. It’s about delivery too
As Slovakia considers new nuclear capacity, nuclear expert Eddie Guerra says developers are increasingly focused on whether projects can be licensed, financed and delivered on time and on budget.

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:21:19 +0200
Neighbours saw a family living in a garage – and helped them find a home
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Fossils tell an incomplete story. Scientists piece together the rest
Palaeobiologist Adam Tomašových explains how researchers reconstruct ancient ecosystems from a fossil record shaped by gaps and bias.

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200
Who is leading responsible business in Slovakia? Via Bona finalists revealed
Companies of all sizes made the shortlist for projects ranging from food donations and recycling to digital safety and community support.

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200
News digest: Košice is growing. Nearby villages are running out of water
A Washington Capitals player lands a “Homophobe of the Year” nomination, most Slovaks distrust others, plus good news from nature — and weekend ideas.

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:12:56 +0200
Slovakia take care of Denmark to keep momentum going
A dominant display moved Slovakia to 11 points before tougher Group B tests ahead.

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:17:17 +0200
Bratislava’s first homeless clinic is ready. But no doctor has taken the job
Charity Vagus says it cannot recruit staff for the city’s first GP practice for rough sleepers, even after raising pay to €5,000 a month.

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:46:04 +0200
Minister hailed Slovakia’s film future in Cannes but left out the country’s biggest festival success stories
The result of Martina Šimkovičová’s trip has been questioned, along with its reported €10,000 cost.

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:23:15 +0200
Another grocery chain launches 24-hour self-service store
Metro-backed retailer joins a growing trend, where shoppers can enter with an app and pay at self-checkouts after hours.

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