A Nitra hospital is at the center of a controversy following reports of two electricity failures during a surgical operation, with management denying claims that the outages were due to issues with the air conditioning system.

SME: Power Outage During Surgery in Nitra Hospital Denied by Management as Due to…

An incident where electricity reportedly failed twice during an operation at a Nitra hospital has sparked controversy, with management denying claims it was due to air conditioning issues.

Starting September 1, 2026, new traffic fines will increase by up to 300 euros as part of a government initiative to bolster pedestrian protection and penalize reckless drivers.

Pravda: Road Pirates to Pay More from September 2026; Pedestrian Protection…

New traffic fines will increase by up to 300 euros starting September 1, 2026, as part of measures to strengthen pedestrian protection and penalize reckless drivers.

Despite strong performance, Volkswagen in Bratislava may lose the production of the Porsche Cayenne, a development unexpected by industry experts, raising concerns for the local automotive sector.

Denník N: Bratislava's Volkswagen Faces Uncertainty Over Porsche Cayenne Production

An expert claims that while Volkswagen in Bratislava is performing well, it might lose the production of the Porsche Cayenne, a move that was not expected.

Slovakia is experiencing critically low river levels, with some waterways completely dry, and hydrologists warn that this severe situation is expected to persist. The ongoing heatwaves are also prompting experts to suggest new work rules, potentially requiring earlier starts for employees.

SME: River Flows Record Low, Some Dry Up. Hydrologists Warn Critical Situation…

Slovakia is experiencing critically low river levels, with some waterways completely dry, and experts predict the situation will persist.

TA3: Heatwaves in Slovakia Bring New Work Rules, Expert Warns of Early Morning Work

An expert warns that heatwaves in Slovakia will necessitate new work rules, potentially requiring employees to work earlier in the day.

Aktuality.sk: Historical photos of the Danube in Bratislava show exceptionally low water…

Archival images from Bratislava depict the Danube River with unusually low water levels from nearly eight decades ago, offering a stark comparison to current conditions and historical environmental changes.

SME: Commentary: People Sweltering, Fico Praises Sheikh. Why?

This commentary questions the priorities of Slovak politics, contrasting the public's suffering in heatwaves with political figures seemingly engaging in unrelated praise.

The anti-corruption foundation 'Zastavme korupciu' has criticized the Progressive Slovakia party for a payment model involving Ivan Korčok, a member of Progressive Slovakia, receiving tens of thousands of euros through his wife's company, drawing parallels to practices associated with the Smer party.

Aktuality.sk: PS pays Korčok tens of thousands of euros through his wife's company, a model…

The anti-corruption foundation 'Zastavme korupciu' criticizes the political party PS for paying Ivan Korčok tens of thousands of euros through his wife's company, likening the practice to methods used by the 'Smer' party.

A convicted mafia hitman's testimony is shedding new light on a past crime, initially focused on a missing journalist, and now implicating a 'white-collar' criminal, suggesting a deeper conspiracy.

Aktuality.sk: Mafia killer's confession reopens old crime involving journalist and…

The testimony of a convicted mafia hitman sheds new light on a past crime, initially focused on a missing journalist and now involving a 'white-collar' criminal, suggesting a deeper conspiracy.

A significant state investment of 24 million euros for a national pride project has been met with poor public reception, receiving only 1.7 stars from Slovaks and highlighting a disconnect between the project's intent and its perceived value.

Aktuality.sk: State-owned pride project receives low ratings from Slovaks, despite millions…

A significant state investment of 24 million euros has garnered only 1.7 stars from Slovaks, indicating a disconnect between the project's perceived value and public reception, highlighting a tough reality for national pride.

Analysis indicates that foreign nationals now comprise one in every fourteen employees in Slovakia, a trend that reflects companies recruiting to fill labor gaps left by workers entering retirement.

Aktuality.sk: Every 14th employee in Slovakia is a foreigner, filling gaps left by retirees

Analysis reveals that one in every fourteen employees in Slovakia is a foreign national, indicating a significant trend in the labor market as companies recruit to replace workers entering retirement.

A commentary by Peter Weiss criticizes Prime Minister Robert Fico's political strategies, suggesting that he has alienated a crucial ally and drawing comparisons to previous political dynamics within Slovakia.

Aktuality.sk: Robert Fico slammed for closing the door on his closest ally

A commentary piece by Peter Weiss criticizes Robert Fico's political maneuverings, suggesting he has alienated a key ally, drawing parallels to past political dynamics in Slovakia.

A violent dispute in Liptov led to a knife attack, resulting in a woman from the region being charged with attempted murder.

TA3: Dispute Leads to Stabbing; Liptov Woman Charged with Attempted Murder

A dispute escalated into a violent knife attack, leading to a woman from Liptov being charged with attempted murder.