Slovak Spectator

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200
Ahead of 2027 election, Slovaks fear the influence of AI, Fico and Brussels
More voters see the EU as a threat than Russia.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Two Bratislava founders built an AI tool with 200,000 users that's being used worldwide
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:38:48 +0200
The hardest part of ultrarunning may come before the race
Coach Zdeněk Štěpánek says runners first need to understand what they want from the mountains before they start chasing 100-kilometre goals.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200
AI slop monetizes falsehoods in Hungary and Slovakia
A monthly look at disinformation and hybrid threats across Central Europe, the Baltics and Romania.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:53:22 +0200
News digest: Košice leaders clash as Roma settlement demolition is expected Friday
Snake delays Bratislava trains; heat and storm warnings issued; 95 years since the Great Fire of Važec.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:42:20 +0200
The Slovak software company Wall Street knows, but Slovakia does not
Finviz built one of the world’s most popular market visualisation tools from Bratislava.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:14:40 +0200
Slovnaft’s next fuel will come from waste oils
The refinery is seeking approval for a new biofuel plant.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:27:57 +0200
Arts Support Fund staff claim they found suspected listening device
Employees say the discovery confirmed fears that private conversations were reaching management.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:53:03 +0200
Bratislava’s forgotten riverbank gets makeover as city plans return of Danube beaches
The Staré Lido Riverside Park is the first step in a waterfront project that could bring natural beaches back to the capital.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:47:52 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Enjoy a book in the park on Záhrebská Street or join a celebration of the queer community.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: Experience Venice flair in High Tatras
Here's what to do during the weekend of 17-19 July.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200
The lookout tower shaped like a wine barrel and four more hidden gems in eastern Slovakia
Looking for a great view? This list has got you covered.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:54:00 +0200
News digest: The suitcase rules – what you can bring home from outside the EU
Far-right leader becomes Slovakia’s second most trusted politician, a sofa hits a police car, and southern Slovakia faces a heat warning.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:43:11 +0200
The small Slovak town where a swim costs more than in Paris
What dual pricing reveals about Slovakia’s struggle to build prosperous regions.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:12:37 +0200
Komárno’s Millennium Fountain reopens after its first major renovation in 25 years
The town landmark has been restored with new pumps, nozzles, cladding and coloured LED lighting.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:17 +0200
Russia accuses Ukraine of using Slovakia route to smuggle 35 drones into Moscow in ‘secret attack plot’
The FSB claims drones disguised among ceramic tiles travelled through Europe before a planned strike on Russian military targets.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Celebrate Slovak music, sing along with Sia, soak up the mediaeval atmosphere and discover Indonesian culture.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:11:32 +0200
Dôvera moves to buy Union, leaving Slovakia with two health insurers
Penta will strengthen its position across Slovakia’s healthcare sector.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0200
Bratislava’s rooftop market’s revenues are rising, but the operator remains loss-making
Tržnica Nivy increased sales to €4.8 million in 2025, but the company has never reported a profit.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200
Slovaks are snapping up used Chinese cars. Here is what makes them tempting
They cost more than the market average, but are considerably younger, have lower mileage and often come with better equipment.

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