News digest: Slovakia nosedives in World Press Freedom Index

Good evening. Here is the Friday, May 2 edition of Today in Slovakia - the main news of the day in less than five minutes. Culture fans, mark your calendars: from 3 to 7 May, Bratislava turns into a stage for ISTROPOLITANA PROJECT '25 – a vibrant …

EU officials highlight Slovakia's progress during its 21 years in the union

Every week The Slovak Spectator brings you a selection of three short stories from across Slovakia from which pessimism and negativity are absent. EC accentuates the positives of Slovakia's 21 years in the EU Article continues after video advertisement …

Slovakia orders more Kiss EMUs

New Stadler-built double-deck trains to enter service with ŽSSK from the end of 2026. SLOVAKIAN national passenger operator ŽSSK has signed a contract with Stadler for the supply of up to four double-deck Kiss EMUs for regional services. Potential contract …

Two decades in the EU: Slovakia reflects on progress and sovereignty

Slovakia marks 20 years since joining the EU on May 1, 2004, following a 2003 referendum in which 92% of voters supported membership. Over the past two decades, the country has enjoyed economic growth, access to EU funds, and joined the eurozone. European …

Pellegrini calls EU and NATO membership Slovakia’s key achievements

President Peter Pellegrini called Slovakia’s EU and NATO membership among its greatest achievements. He stressed the need to continuously highlight the benefits of EU membership and address regional disparities within the EU. Radim Dvořák, acting head of …

INTERVIEW: Slovakia Hopes Mutual Business Advances with Japan

Newsfrom Japan Society May 2, 2025 19:08 (JST) Tokyo, May 2 (Jiji Press)--Slovakia hopes for more investment from Japanese companies while asking Slovak firms to perform more actively in Japan, Slovak Ambassador to Japan Ivan Surkos said in a recent …

Slovakia’s fiscal sustainability improves amid criticism over slow consolidation

Slovakia's fiscal sustainability has improved to its best level since 2018, with the risk level dropping from high to medium, the Finance Ministry reports. Due to responsible governance and consolidation efforts, the 2023 deficit was reduced to 5.3% of …

Czech Republic Enters Top 10 In RSF Media Freedom Index, While Slovakia Falls

The Czech Republic has improved by seven positions year-on-year in the latest World Press Freedom Index (WPFI), reaching 10th place. Slovakia, on the other hand, dropped nine places to 38th out of 180 countries assessed in the index, which was compiled by …

Slovakia at odds over Europe’s future rules of the game

Twenty-one years after joining the European Union — on 1 May 2004 — Slovakia finds itself at a crossroads. While membership has brought economic growth, billions in investment and a sense of security in uncertain times, national leaders and political …

Slovakia: Brawl