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News digest: June sees record domestic tourism in Slovakia
A lawyer was attacked by neo-Nazis, Slovaks join a collaborative pixel art map, and the Košice Region building its cinematic future.
News digest: Slovakia and Hungary protest halt to drone-hit Russian oil supplies
Russia strikes Ukrainian town near Slovakia, Slovakia’s tax burden hits 63.5 percent of average wages, and Pride Košice 2025 Festival is here.
News digest: Kotlár wrong on vaccines, say scientists – time to shred that diploma?
Kažimír’s defence dismissed, Záborská’s polarising legacy, and Slovakia pauses to remember the August 1968 invasion.
News digest: Slovakia faces new referendum initiative on relations with Russia
Slovaks abroad build spaces to stay politically engaged, a new attraction in the Low Tatras, and the story how The Slovak Spectator began.
News digest: Four is the magic number – Danko wants Slovakia redrawn
Ombudsman v. PM Fico’s office in NGO law clash; dogs rattle politics 18 years apart; Tatras unveil their 100th waterfall.
News digest: Fico welcomes ‘standardisation’ with Russia, opposition talks of betrayal
A new educational trail to discover, the struggle to tackle homelessness in Slovakia, and a ban on open fire in Bratislava forests.
News digest: Fico just accused his rivals of trying to ‘import chaos’ from Serbia
Festivals from Post Malone to potato pancakes; inflation bites; Orbán ally muscles into Slovak construction.
News digest: Tariffs and taxes put Slovakia in a slowdown
Ambulance tender in turmoil; PM Fico’s deficit plan falters; Malé Leváre’s journey from ‘village of death’ to refuge.
News digest: Your guide to getting to the Lovestream festival in Bratislava
New regular flights from Bratislava announced, a teaching couple explain their reasons for leaving Slovakia, and a new poll reflects recent developments.
News digest: Battle to control Slovakia’s central bank pits Fico against Pellegrini
Researchers warn Slovakia is sliding towards authoritarianism, and the country joins 23 other countries in call to end famine in Gaza.
News digest: Slovak PM and Kyiv clash in social media spat
Reservation system for Foreigners’ Police appointments overhauled, historic medal for handballers, and difficulties the homeless face when accessing water in summer.
News digest: Ambulance tender turmoil – Penta walks, prosecutor limbers up
Slovak athletes shine at 2025 World Games, 14th Grape Festival offers sport theme and Olympic stars, and get ready: this weekend promises to be a scorcher!
News digest: Fico’s coup story falls apart in the sun
Slovakia reports first Q fever outbreak in 30 years, Defence Ministry’s condom plan sparks outrage, and a meme asks: Šutaj stay or Šutaj go?
News digest: Fico’s ‘diplomatic reprimand’ may be Health Minister Šaško’s last
The transaction tax strikes again, discover what Komárno has in store for active travellers, and learn how to observe the Perseids this year.
News digest: Fico’s guards say they reacted fast – after the first shot
From surging house prices and booming weapons sales to subsidy splurges and branding blunders.
News digest: Unqualified officials, secret committees. Ambulance tender raises red flags
The curious case of a Slovak footballer, how allies of Rudolf Huliak struck it rich, and how conservation efforts along the Danube are already yielding results.
News digest: The book aiming to open an English-language window onto Slovak literature
Another Russian propaganda link to Slovak politicians is revealed, ports return to state control in €170m deal, and foreign children in Slovakia risk falling behind.
News digest: President calls out British “help” and dares UK with “what‑if”
From nostalgic biscuits to farm scandals, soaring pensions, football trivia and a Tatra park shake‑up.
News digest: In surprising twist, case into infamous raid in Roma settlement reopened
Šamorín sports centre in financial uncertainty, experience a Slovak summer staple, and the return of metal mayhem to the Danube.
News digest: Slovak industry breathes – but 15 percent tariffs still sting
Fico blames Britain, German ambassador talks to TSS, and a morning show surprise.
- News digest: June sees record domestic tourism in Slovakia Photo
- Lawyer attacked by neo-Nazi supporters in Lučenec, police response under scrutiny
- Last Week: Behind the scenes, a major struggle for Fico’s government
- After election win, Fico also takes Facebook by storm
- Slovakia brings in “law against laziness”
- Where Košice Region goes to cool off Photo
- Slovan captain shin guard Incident and kick cast shadow over team’s European campaign
- Slovakia will launch Bratislava–Košice air link with Wizz Air
- He grew up in a refugee camp. Now he is saving lives in Bratislava
- Last Week: Behind the scenes, a major struggle for Fico’s government
- Let it swim
- Slovakia brings in “law against laziness”
- Slovaks paint Fico, dismantle a Nazi skull and half-finish a queen Photo
- Slovak companies and scientists could play crucial role in new European telescope
- When America shut out Slovaks, Argentina welcomed them
- US blasts Slovakia over media freedom backsliding
- Slovakia brings in “law against laziness”
- He grew up in a refugee camp. Now he is saving lives in Bratislava
- Last Week: Behind the scenes, a major struggle for Fico’s government
- Let it swim
- News digest: Slovakia and Hungary protest halt to drone-hit Russian oil supplies
- Slovak companies and scientists could play crucial role in new European telescope
- When America shut out Slovaks, Argentina welcomed them
- Slovakia will launch Bratislava–Košice air link with Wizz Air
- When America shut out Slovaks, Argentina welcomed them
- Slovakia brings in “law against laziness”
- A new waterfall discovered in the High Tatras
- He grew up in a refugee camp. Now he is saving lives in Bratislava
- Slovaks abroad build civic spaces to stay politically engaged Photo
- Last Week: Behind the scenes, a major struggle for Fico’s government
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
- We were here to watch, be neutral, even in restaurant reviews, says The Slovak Spectator founder
- News digest: June sees record domestic tourism in Slovakia Photo
- Lawyer attacked by neo-Nazi supporters in Lučenec, police response under scrutiny
- Slovan captain shin guard Incident and kick cast shadow over team’s European campaign
- Where Košice Region goes to cool off Photo
- Slovak Paradise, hidden meadows, and more: How Košice wants to get on filmmakers’ maps
- Slovaks paint Fico, dismantle a Nazi skull and half-finish a queen Photo
- A car park rises. An Italian’s business is on the line.
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