2018 local elections
Foreigners living in Slovakia can influence the results of the upcoming municipal elections on November 10, 2018. Here is what you need to know before visiting a polling station.
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It started with the murder of journalist. How did Slovakia change in 2018?
A year of anniversaries turned into a year of changes, protests and surprises.Michaela Terenzani, Nina Francelová, 28. Dec 2018, at 7:30
How to elect your mayor
When you live in a small village, you don't care about Bratislava. At home, everything is at stake.Michaela Terenzani, 18. Nov 2018, at 9:00
Vallo: I will face up to the people no matter what
The new Bratislava mayor has four broad priorities to accomplish.Peter Kováč15. Nov 2018, at 18:00
Fico sticks with his old-style politics
Only the former PM knows whether the inspiration for his latest stunt was the success of the For A Decent Slovakia-supported candidates in the municipal elections.Michaela Terenzani, 15. Nov 2018, at 11:30
Bratislava saw a campaign of unprecedented dimensions
Municipal elections in the capital and elsewhere were also marked by a smear campaign. It does not seem to have worked.Michaela Terenzani, 13. Nov 2018, at 14:29
All eyes on Humenné: The symbol of Smer's decline
The loss of Smer's Jana Vaľová in the mayoral race has become symbolic of the 2018 municipal vote.Compiled by Spectator staff, 13. Nov 2018, at 11:29
5 most significant results of the municipal elections
A slightly higher turnout and more independent candidates. Some results in the municipal elections came as a surprise.Radka Minarechová, 11. Nov 2018, at 16:09
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Another regional capital gets a "hipster mayor"
Smer lost all the regional capitals.Michaela Terenzani, 11. Nov 2018, at 12:18
Bratislavans chose Vallo's plan
Architect Matúš Vallo won the election following an unprecedented campaign in the capital.Michaela Terenzani, 11. Nov 2018, at 11:54
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Municipal vote: Independent candidates dominate
Inhabitants of Slovak towns and villages have elected their new mayors.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Nov 2018, at 7:00
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Municipal elections: Moratorium has begun
Political campaigning on the internet and social media is banned as well.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Nov 2018, at 7:00
Slovakia will elect the next mayors and councillors on Saturday
Foreigners with permanent residence can cast their vote as well.Jana Liptáková, 7. Nov 2018, at 22:32
We want foreigners to integrate but we do everything to see them fail
If foreigners feel left out, it will become more and more complicated for them in the future but also for common coexistence, researcher says.Nina Francelová, 6. Nov 2018, at 17:05
Trading votes for permanent residence - election corruption á la Slovakia
Votes have been traded for a variety of things, including ski lift-passes.Lucia Krbatová1. Nov 2018, at 8:38
The Other Slovakia
Blog: Beyond “The Invisible”
Journalist Anca Dragu urges foreigners to make politicians care by casting their votes in the upcoming municipal elections on November 10.Anca Dragu18. Oct 2018, at 13:10
Mika: Bratislava needs to define what kind of city it is
Former top media manager Václav Mika believes experiences from running the public-service broadcaster can be useful in running the capital.Jana Liptáková, 18. Oct 2018, at 13:04
Foreigners in Slovakia: Will they vote in upcoming elections?
Dutch activist after 13 years in Slovakia: I am still waiting to have a mayor who will translate the website of the city of Bratislava into English.Nina Francelová, 18. Oct 2018, at 7:55
TIS: Trust of Slovaks in municipal politicians is declining
The transparency watchdog conducted a survey recently, focusing on people’s trust in municipal governance.Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. Oct 2018, at 23:53
Poll: Mika leads the fight for Bratislava mayor
But the difference between the first four candidates is small.Compiled by Spectator staff, 3. Oct 2018, at 22:23
Vallo: Bratislavans love their city, but are angry with it
Architect Matúš Vallo says politicians turning foreigners into a problem to gain political points are responsible for the murder of Henry Acorda.Jana Liptáková, 1. Oct 2018, at 11:39
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