Slovak Street Food Vendor Fined 1,500 Euros Over Missing Accent Mark on Receipt

A vendor selling lángos, a traditional fried bread, in the Slovak town of Kvetoslavov received a 1,500-euro fine from customs authorities for missing diacritical marks on a receipt, despite correcting the error within 20 minutes. The vendor's lawyer argues the customs office's decision is imprecise and confusing, noting that both the receipt and revenue were properly recorded. The case has sparked intense debate about the severity of enforcement measures against small businesses in Slovakia, with critics questioning whether such hefty penalties are appropriate for minor administrative infractions involving street food vendors.