Slovak Spectator
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100Foreign workers become a pillar of Slovakia’s labour market
As domestic labour runs short, employers are drawing lessons from Czechia, where foreign workers already make up more than 15 percent of the workforce.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:23:43 +0100How Slovakia supports research and development
From tax deductions and national grant schemes to EU-funded programmes.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:01:45 +0100Bratislava question goes wrong on British TV quiz show
A geography question about Slovakia’s capital led to an awkward moment on a popular BBC programme.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100Actor from Nitra proves that helping can be contagious
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:44:00 +0100Fico is preparing his biggest crime
The new nuclear plant is an annuity that should be put to a referendum.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:59:00 +0100News digest: the most dangerous time to drive in Slovakia? Fridays, say police.
Foreigners’ Police closed on Monday, a presidential motorcade sparks criticism — and ideas for the weekend ahead.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:39:34 +0100Why Slovakia’s self-employed are rethinking sole trading
Rising insurance costs and unchanged company taxes are forcing the self-employed to weigh whether it is still worth keeping a licence — or switching to a limited company.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:44:56 +0100Bratislava forest transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland by fresh snow
Winter conditions bring back memories of people.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:55:49 +0100Small modular reactors get the green light in Slovakia
A feasibility study shows that Slovakia has the conditions needed to build small modular reactors.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100Weekend: Admire ice sculptures in High Tatras, cheer for biathletes
Here's what to do during the weekend of 16-18 January.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +01003 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Give old Christmas trees a second life or enjoy a relaxed community market.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:59:00 +0100News digest: Slovakia leaves its EU migration box blank
Far-right Republika on the rise, what’s on in Bratislava, and controversy over staff at the public broadcaster.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:28:00 +0100Public broadcaster appoints HR chief linked to pro-Russian conspiracy radio
Choice of senior manager whose husband hosts a Kremlin-aligned outlet fuels concerns over disinformation and political influence at STVR.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:52:00 +0100Justice Ministry compensates convicted criminals after asset seizure law struck down
The ministry says it does not know how many people have been compensated or how much has been paid out.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:38:38 +0100You may already be eligible for one of the world’s strongest passports - and not even know it
Sometimes the most powerful opportunities are not the ones you seek. They are the ones you inherit - and only need to be recognized.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:40:08 +0100Detva has folklore, history and nature – so why don’t tourists stay longer?
A folk festival beneath an extinct volcano, a vast open-air amphitheatre and forest trails draw visitors – but closed sites make them leave early.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:30:25 +0100Bratislava residents return to ice-skating on frozen lakes, but caution urged
Freezing temperatures have turned lakes and river branches across the capital into natural skating rinks, reviving childhood memories.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:24:05 +0100Hohenlohe hunting lodge in the Tatras reopens to the public
Guided tours will offer a glimpse into its aristocratic past and protected natural surroundings.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:18:15 +0100From karting prodigy to Williams Academy: A Japanese-Slovak driver’s rapid rise
Kean Nakamura-Berta has reached a major milestone on his path towards Formula 1.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0100Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Discover the best of contemporary Nordic cinema, enjoy Peter Breiner’s new album, and support the Slovan basketball team.