Opinion, page 4

Daniel Pastirčák

Preacher Pastirčák’s hopeful message for troubled times

Many people feel that their lives, and the state of the country, are only getting worse, says Daniel Pastirčák.

Jana Krescanko Dibáková
Robert Fico in Kremlin, waiting to meet Vladimir Putin on his own.

Preserve and persevere. Slovak journalists reflect on 2024

Fico’s trip to Moscow suggests we should expect more, and worse.

Tax returns, illustartive stock photo

Slovak courts definitively stop tax law abuse via shell companies

The decision is likely to impact other cases of tax law abuse, including the use of shell companies in countries with favourable double tax treaties.

Renáta Bláhová

How Slovakia influenced my cooking journey

A personal story of food, learning and creativity.

Robert Fico and Andrej Danko in parliament

Last Week: The governing coalition ends the year looking decidedly wobbly

Andrej Danko is spouting conspiracy theories about a coalition partner.

The Bridge

The Bridge on Air: Nasi

The Bridge on Air is a series of podcasts, in which foreigners are interviewed and share their impressions about their life in Slovakia.

IWCB Christmas Bazaar 2024 and its vibrant program

A Celebration of unity and generosity: The IWCB Charity Christmas Bazaar 2024

IWCB remains dedicated to building bridges of understanding in our ever-growing community.

Eva Staronova
The September 2009 issue of The Slovak Spectator.

Be part of Slovakia’s story. Your support matters

After nearly 30 years, we know why we’re here.

November 2024 is when Nicholas received his Slovak passport.

Patience brings roses: My path to Slovak citizenship

100 years later, a great-grandson’s return to the old country.

Nicholas Rando
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (l) met his Slovak counterpart, Juraj Blanár, on December 5 in Malta.

Last Week: How the Russians played the Slovak foreign minister

Numerous Slovak politicians are planning to visit Moscow next year, while offering threadbare justifications – or none at all.

Marco Talia, the author of the article.

Rome to Bratislava: “Back to the future”

Making sense of the world as it is.

Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer).

Last Week: We cannot go on like this for long, Fico admits

Early elections are mentioned following disarray in parliament.

The Bridge

The Bridge on Air: Shrey Kadam

The Bridge on Air is a series of podcasts, in which foreigners are interviewed and share their impressions about their life in Slovakia.

Mayor of Smilno Vladimír Baran (l) and former MP Anton Korba (c) donate funds to Russia.
An illustrative image.

Coming out… again

Slovakia is not exactly known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ+ issues.

Thom Kolton
Veteran KDH MP František Mikloško speaks during a November 17 opposition gathering in Bratislava marking the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.

The age of the bullies, and their enablers

The “heroes” of 1989 will not save Slovakia.

Marco Talia, the author of the article.

Rome to Bratislava: one-way ticket?

It looks like everybody is on the move nowadays. But what do we know?

Illustrative stock photo

How adhering to new EU rules can propel your business forward

Non-compliance with the EU’s carbon and deforestation standards may lead to penalties.

Dagmar Yoder and 1 more
A gathering in Bratislava's SNP Square on November 17, 2024, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.

Last Week: Remembering 1989 in an increasingly violent world

It's been 35 years since the non-violent November revolution.

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