Slovak Spectator

From cost centres to value engines
How Slovakia’s business services sector is transforming through AI, higher skills and strategic maturity.

News digest: Bratislava not buying Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Unequal elections, tax amnesty, and Roman board games.

Slovakia introduces six-month tax amnesty for businesses
Companies and sole traders are allowed to settle tax debts without penalties or interest under a scheme.

Slovakia set to hold unequal local elections again, despite constitutional rulings
The country’s ombudsman is the first official to challenge unequal local elections.

Planning 2026 travel? Don’t miss Trenčín
A prestigious travel magazine has highlighted the Slovak town.

European capital of culture: Upcoming events in Trenčín
Your February guide to the city’s cultural highlights.

News digest: Hungary opposition alleges Orbán prepared an escape for Fico
Long-awaited trials begin as parliament returns after a long break.

New beetle species from Malaysia named after Slovak scientist’s granddaughter
Slovak entomologist Rudolf Gabzdil has identified a new jewel beetle species after decades of research.

Slovak Amazon employee dismissed after founding trade union
Trade unions say the case highlights growing pressure on organised labour at multinational companies in Slovakia.

Greenlanders don’t want Trump, says Slovak who lived there for two years
Adela Bugyíková, who worked and lived in Greenland, says locals value their independence and way of life.

Last Week: What Slovakia’s decision about Trump’s Board of Peace will tell us 
Fico’s government has received an invitation. 

Historic sites in Slovakia shed light on Roman board games
Popular game among military helped soldiers develop strategic thinking.

Award-winning economist: Slovakia not as bad as we often make out
Proper integration policy key to securing greatest benefits of migration, says Martin Kahanec.

News digest: The villagers that are having second thoughts about their UNESCO listing
Slovakia’s Winter Olympic team takes shape, why Slovak Gen Z'ers skip showers but not styling, and the government's official anti-disinformation page falls silent.

Ukraine embassy launches fundraiser to support power-starved regions
Ambassador says equipment shortages have deepened as Russia’s missile and drone strikes damage energy facilities in Ukraine during winter.

Around 60 percent of Slovak Gen Z skip showers, yet men rarely skip styling their hair
A survey of health and beauty in Slovakia shows that people tend to work on their hair before they get round to cleaning their teeth.

Tripping the light fantastic
If skiing is too expensive, there’s always dancing.

Ride into the secret world of the Tatras by horse and carriage
The animal enclosure in Tatranská Javorina will be opened to the public for the first time through guided carriage rides.

Slovakia’s lustrous skies stole the spotlight. See why
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

News digest: Fico likens EU to a “massage parlour”, calls summit an “overpriced dinner”
Slovak politicians in propaganda media, weekend plans, and an energy fundraiser for Ukraine.