Tourism Boom in Slovakia: May delivered record visitor numbers to Slovak accommodation facilities, with almost 8% more stays than last year and over 4% above the previous record May 2019; foreign guests rose to 224,000 (+13% y/y), helped by improving air connections and steady interest in Bratislava, cultural hotspots like Trenčín, and spa destinations. Bratislava Danube Makeover: A long-neglected Danube riverbank in Petržalka reopened as the Staré Lido Riverside Park, adding paths, benches, play features and fire pits—first step of a wider plan to restore natural beaches along 20+ km of the capital’s waterfront. New EV Charging Corridor: OMV Petrom finished an EU-supported project adding 384 EV charging points across Romania, Hungary and Slovakia along the TEN-T corridor linking Bratislava, Budapest, Oradea and Cluj-Napoca. Cruise Disruption from Low Water: River cruise operators report cancellations and reroutes as heat waves push Rhine and Danube water levels too low for some sailings. Travel-Friendly Policy Update: Slovakia will let foreigners apply for temporary residence after temporary asylum ends, with proof of stay purpose and accommodation required. Azerbaijan–Slovakia Links: Talks in Shusha highlighted plans for direct Baku–Bratislava flights, aiming to boost business and tourism ties. Amadeus River Cruises Push: Amadeus River Cruises increased agent commissions for 2026–2027 departures and unveiled its 2027 brochure with new excursions, including a Slovakia-focused “Honey & Beer” experience.