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Slovakia’s carmakers hit by falling US demand as Trump tariffs loom
Slovakia’s automotive industry, the engine of its export economy, is already feeling the chill of newly announced US tariffs – even before they formally take effect. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...

Slovakia and Hungary hail strong bilateral relations during Presidential visit
Slovakia and Hungary reaffirmed their strong bilateral relations during Thursday’s official visit by Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok to Bratislava. President Peter Pellegrini described current ties as the “best ever,” citing close cooperation in...
Slovakia, Czech Republic sign deal on cross-border emergency medical services
BRATISLAVA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Slovak Health Minister Kamil Sasko and his Czech counterpart Vlastimil Valek signed a framework agreement Friday to enhance cross-border cooperation on emergency medical services, local media reported. Under the...

Kia Slovakia boosts production line resilience, uptime, and digital capabilities through motion solution...
07/07/2025 Rockwell Automation Important equipment upgrade streamlines programing, component changeovers, software migration, and version management using the latest Kinetix servo technology from Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation, Inc., the...

Bratislava’s forests sparkle as firefly season draws to a close
Every week The Slovak Spectator brings you a selection of three short stories from across Slovakia from which pessimism and negativity are absent. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Fireflies...

Culture Tips, Weekend of July 4
Current culture tips for around Slovakia. Fertile Land of Juliana Mrvová This week, Galerie Kaple, in Valašské Meziříčí, Czechia, opened an exhibition featuring the work of Slovak visual artist Juliana Mrvová. She specializes in painting plants...
FNE at KVIFF 2025: Slovak Cinema in Karlovy Vary
This year's Crystal Globe Competition includes two Slovak minority co-productions. The established Slovak director Miro Remo will present the world premiere of his new documentary Better Go Mad in the Wild, which he also co-produced (Arsy-Versy)....
Slovakia, Hungary voice concerns over EU roadmap on Russian energy phase-out
BRATISLAVA, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Slovakia and Hungary share reservations over the European Union's (EU) roadmap for stopping imports of strategic energy raw materials from Russia, local media reported on Thursday, citing Slovak President Peter...

Slovakia falls behind on climate project plans and financing
Slovakia is lagging in both planning and financing climate protection projects. This applies to areas such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting watercourses, and implementing flood prevention measures. According to Ľubomír Andrassy,...

Limerick siblings shine at European swimming championships in Slovakia
LIMERICK swimming siblings Denis and Lucy O’Brien embellished their standing at the European Aquatics Junior Championships in Slovakia. Denis returns from Samorin event with two new personal bests and was part of a replay team to set a new Irish...
Slovak opposition accuses government of siding with Hungary in ending Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros dispute
Slovak opposition parties accused the left-right cabinet of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico of securing favourable terms for Hungary by bringing the long-standing Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros hydroelectric power plant (HPP) System dispute to an end. “I...

Slovakia draws Kyiv’s ire over call to ‘forgive’ Russia
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Slovakia’s foreign minister has triggered a diplomatic stir after suggesting that peace with Russia may require forgiveness – a statement that drew sharp...

How a Pro Sports Photographer and Nikon Robotics Revolutionized Ice Hockey Images
Swedish sports photographer Joel Marklund has had an illustrious two-decade career as a photographer. Marklund shoots about every sport on the planet and is co-owner and chief photographer at Bildbyrån, Scandinavia’s premier sports photography...
INTERVIEW: Pavol Regenda On Offers From Russia, Trade to San Jose, Living On AHL Salary, Slovak National Team
Pavol Regenda recently signed a contract extension with the San Jose Sharks, but apparently he could have signed a more lucrative deal elsewhere. The 25-year-old Slovak right winger signed a two-way deal worth $775,000 US if he plays in the NHL or...

Bratislava-Copenhagen route takes off again after a decade
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Norwegian Air has returned to Bratislava after more than a decade, reviving a long-dormant route that once connected the Slovak capital with Copenhagen. Since...

FairSpin Casino Mobile: Ultimate Convenience for Slovakian Players
The Convenience of Accessing FairSpin Casino on Mobile Devices for Slovakian Players In today’s digital age, mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives. For Slovakian players who want to enjoy casino games on the go, view full info...
Skeet shooters to take aim first at Lonato Shotgun World Cup
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): A six-member Indian men's and women's skeet shooting squad will take first aim on Sunday (July 06, 2025) as competitions for the international season's fourth and final International Shooting Sport Federation...

Germany sees 50% decline in asylum application in first half of 2025
Published on 05/07/2025 - 13:40 GMT+2•Updated 13:54 According to reports by German media outlets, the number of asylum applications in Germany fell significantly in the first six months of 2025 in comparison with figures from the same time period...

Slovak MFA Blanár causes international outrage for his statements on forgiving Russia
Slovak Minister of Foreign Affairs Juraj Blanár has caused international outrage for his statement about the need to “find some way of cooperation and maybe also of forgiveness” to Russia. Blanár‘s Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha responded on...

New Zealand v France live streams: How to watch Saturday’s first Test
Watch a New Zealand v France live stream as two of the most iconic sides in world rugby go head-to-head in Dunedin. – Date: Saturday 5 July 2025 – Kick-off time: 8:05am BST / 9.05am CET / 7.05pm NZST (local) – TV channels: Sky Sports/Now (UK),...