Slovak Spectator

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:06:38 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Discover contemporary art at White Night or stroll through an oasis of greenery at the plant festival.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:38:51 +0200
News digest: Minister claims president plotting to topple Fico’s government
A new ranking of the wealthiest Slovaks, women aim for equal place in the space sector, and constitution amendment causing reshuffling of MPs.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:04:42 +0200
Slovakia’s wealthiest grow richer despite uncertainty, Forbes finds
Top ten Slovak billionaires unchanged in 2025 ranking.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:00:05 +0200
Spy chief’s car repairs run into thousands of euros, discount applied
Newly obtained documentation shows extensive damage to Pavol Gašpar’s Dodge Challenger.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Experience contemporary art at White Night, step back into the world of the Roman Empire, and celebrate Indian culture at the Diwali Festival.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:56:27 +0200
Slovak households to receive energy aid also in 2026
Opposition call it an “energy bribe”, compensating households for fiscal consolidation costs.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:52:00 +0200
Piargy Mine: Kremnica’s German heritage
After 500 years, where was their homeland?

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0200
Slovakia’s space industry growing — but stereotypes still hold girls back
Lenka Tkáčová says role models and real-world experiences are vital to keeping girls engaged in space.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0200
Russian discount chain to launch in Slovakia
First store to open in Banská Bystrica as low-cost retailer linked to sanctioned Russian businessmen expands despite setbacks elsewhere in Europe.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:59:00 +0200
News digest: Minister fumes, opposition cracks, teachers warn of anarchy
Tram stops left half-built, sole traders spared tax, and a €1billion shortfall rattles Fico’s government.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:28:43 +0200
Still no roof over their heads: Petržalka tram stops left half-built
City brings in new subcontractor after botched work leaves passengers waiting at incomplete stops.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:55:33 +0200
We are all Americans now
The bizarre parallels between Slovak and US politics are growing more marked by the week.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:00:17 +0200
Slovakia faces €1 billion tax shortfall as growth slows
Finance Ministry forecasts weaker VAT and corporate tax revenues, adding pressure on Robert Fico’s government to tighten compliance.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0200
Slovak roots: on keeping the heritage in the family
Learn how the Slovak emigrants created their first communities in the US.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:48:39 +0200
Defence minister pushes anti-drone purchases despite expert doubts
Robert Kaliňák cites Russian drone incursions into Poland as justification for planned Czech radar and aircraft purchases.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:47:28 +0200
Slovakia exempts sole traders from transaction tax – but companies still liable
Parliament votes to relieve the self-employed from January, but experts warn the law remains unclear and continues to favour cash payments over electronic transfers.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:16:38 +0200
News digest: Pellegrini defends energy stance to Trump, backs stance on migration
What’s new in science in Slovakia, an interview with a photographer that sees beauty in the absurd, and the couple behind Slovakia’s largest producer of jams.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:49:29 +0200
Concerns over Slovak cooperation with Chinese cyberspace authority
The Investment Ministry hosted Zhuang Rongwen, sparking warnings about censorship, data risks.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:44:09 +0200
Fico’s unannounced university speech sparks debate on politics in academia
The PM spoke of a “new world order” and criticised the EU, while academics point to the failure to defend the neutrality of the academic setting.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:17:43 +0200
People roll up their sleeves to clean Slovakia’s beauty spots
Volunteers, pupils and local officials joined forces for the 14th edition of “Gruntovačka” cleanup across the Banská Bystrica Region.

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