Slovak Spectator

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200
[fjúžn] Festival celebrates 20 years: Courage connects cultures even in uncertain times
The theme of this year’s jubilee edition is Courage.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:22:23 +0200
News digest: Shift at public broadcaster sparks fears of growing space for pro-Russian views
How first American Slovaks created their communities, tips for events not to miss, and what is behind the rising popularity of cash in some areas.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:24:58 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
Join the autumn Good Market or take part in a guided tour of the exhibition in English.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:55:50 +0200
From 36 to 19: Bratislava’s Nivy station cuts platforms amid disputes
Passengers of some lines are left outside as bus operators shun the costly Nivy station.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:47:36 +0200
Automotive cluster draws South Korean investor to northern Slovakia
DH Autolead aims to join supply chain of Slovak and Czech carmakers.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Mingle with locals and internationals, craft your own ceramic mug, or let your kite dance in the sky!

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:16:01 +0200
Hiking to Slovakia’s rock formations: 11 must-see natural wonders
Some are well-known, others are hidden.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: Back to ’89? Opposition rallies thousands, flirts with general strike
Minister slapped with fine, PM Fico’s party cast out, and Slovakia’s travel dilemma.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:23:39 +0200
Slovakia to halve VAT deduction on company cars from 2026
Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický targets widespread abuse of business vehicles with new rules limiting tax breaks.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:08:37 +0200
Slovak defence minister fined over undeclared Croatian villa
Robert Kaliňák admits leaving holiday home off asset declaration as opposition denounces ‘double standards’ in government.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:31:59 +0200
Spartak Trnava’s new signing from Russia has sparked controversy
The football club has blocked critical supporters on social media.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:55:37 +0200
Kyiv condemns Slovak doubts on drone incident
Slovakia’s opposition failed to pass a resolution condemning the incident amid renewed clashes over the country’s hollowed-out air defences.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0200
How Slovak immigrants to America created a community for themselves
Pennsylvania became the actual centre of American Slovaks.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:39:29 +0200
Slovaks swipe, but cash still king in many places
Tax changes and rural gaps behind rising popularity of physical money.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:39:50 +0200
Slovakia’s most famous shepherds do not herd sheep. They sell food.
The advertising duo have been a fixture on Slovak screens for a decade and a half, blending humour with nostalgia.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:55:02 +0200
Can Slovakia rewrite its travel story?
Slovakia has long been a country travellers stumble upon. Now, tour operators want visitors to arrive on purpose.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:02:52 +0200
Last Week: How to both-sides a military incursion against a NATO ally
Slovak government ministers can’t quite seem to decide whose side they’re on.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 02:05:00 +0200
Nové Zámky and the fall of a fortress town
Built to protect central Europe, the town’s bastions became a symbol of power — until Emperor Charles III ordered them destroyed.

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:43:48 +0200
Three Slovak predators jailed for raping girl, 12, after luring her into car in England
Child was drugged, held captive for days and threatened with death if she tried to escape.

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:39:15 +0200
News digest: Champions at last! UEFA recognises Slovakia’s 1976 Euros victory
Artists demand SNG leaders quit, an AI startup has secured investment to transform dental education, and Slovenské Elektrárne inks uranium supply deal.

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