Slovak Spectator

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
From Diwali lights to Italian Baroque, October in the capital shines with music and culture.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:21:21 +0200
Bratislava leaders blame theft law for crime surge, urge government to act
Matúš Vallo says softer penalties for theft have made the capital less safe — but Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok dismisses the claim as political theatre.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:25:28 +0200
Six killed in head-on car crash in central Slovakia
Two cars collided on the I/66 road between Heľpa and Závadka nad Hronom on Wednesday evening.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:03:47 +0200
News digest: I spoke the language of predators, says accused Fico shooter in final address
How to transform potato peels to sensors, what does the end of transaction tax for sole traders mean, and tips on upcoming events.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:21:04 +0200
Former Slovak PM visits occupied Ukraine on pro-Russian tour
Ján Čarnogurský’s blog recounts a visit to Mariupol and Horlivka, where he repeated Moscow’s claims about NATO and Ukraine and took part in military drills.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:15:28 +0200
Slim Slovak presence as NHL season begins
Despite 22 Slovaks attending NHL training camps, only six made opening-night rosters — with one sidelined through injury.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Literature, dance and hockey — take your pick of events in the coming days.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:10:00 +0200
The real smile of Slovakia
When impaling yourself on the orchestra is a good thing.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0200
Q&A: What the end of the transaction tax means for the self-employed
How to cancel your business account — and what to consider first.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:39:56 +0200
Fourth of Petržalka’s monumental murals restored in Bratislava
Civic group Konduktor revives Ján Ilavský’s Joyful Life, the fourth of eight vast artworks created on Petržalka housing estates in the 1980s.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0200
From potato peels to a patent – how Slovak scientists are using kitchen waste to help make sensors
Team from top institutions began research after a joke over coffee.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:59:00 +0200
News digest: Pellegrini’s immunity gift, Kaliňák’s Kyiv tour, Škoda’s cultural crash
Extra hands for the Foreigners’ Police, EU nixes energy aid and a far-right Slovak MEP shocks Strasbourg.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:54:46 +0200
New flight set to link Slovakia’s mountains with Poland’s coast
Wizz Air announces a budget route between Poprad and Gdańsk, offering travellers a winter escape for less than €15.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:36:56 +0200
One of Slovakia’s most beloved gorges gets a lift
Volunteers and locals have joined forces to replace worn wooden bridges and beams in one of the Malá Fatra’s most scenic hiking spots.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:37:45 +0200
Sometimes the boldest decision is simply to begin again
Rushan Sitaram walked away from accountancy in India, trusting film to lead him. It took him to Cannes, across continents — and into a marriage that defied tradition.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:37:16 +0200
EU rules out funding for Slovakia’s energy scheme
Government critics warn that shifting EU projects to cover costs could widen the budget deficit and drain funds from regional development.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:38:16 +0200
Hepatitis A outbreak grips southern Slovakia
Health authorities in Komárno district are battling four active clusters of hepatitis A, with cases now detected in local schools.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:56:39 +0200
Parents in Slovakia face shortage of children’s nasal flu vaccine
Supplies ran out within days as experts warn of an early and potentially severe flu season.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0200
Diwali: Festival of Light, festival of unity
As lamps are lit from India to Slovakia, Diwali becomes a bridge — connecting cultures through joy, reflection and togetherness.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0200
Slovakia welcomes flotilla detainees freed from Israeli custody
A special flight brought home Slovak activist Peter Švestka and nine others detained aboard ships trying to breach the Gaza blockade.

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