Slovak Spectator

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:02:59 +0200
Industrial problems no longer come one at a time. Plants must tackle them simultaneously
Wesconi combines consultancy with hands-on plant management.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200
This foreigner explores Slovak villages – and leaves some treasure for locals to hunt
A roundup of uplifting stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200
News digest: Nothing says opposition unity like sniffing a colleague
Another nurse attacked at a Bratislava hospital, Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár reportedly heading to Moscow, and tips for the weekend.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:19:47 +0200
Glass recycling research earns Dušan Galusek top Slovak science award
The 2026 ESET Science Awards have recognised researchers whose work could benefit society.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:42:40 +0200
Chinese investor moves planned factory from Slovakia to Morocco
The factory near Košice was expected to create more than 330 jobs, but delays in the approval process prompted a change of plans.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:51:23 +0200
Slovakia wants change. But what kind?
The ruling coalition is losing voters, yet the mainstream opposition is struggling to benefit. The answer may lie in a far-right party — and in what defines the next election.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:08:47 +0200
Austrian man charged after nurse attacked at Bratislava hospital
The 23-year-old nurse was punched and strangled after asking an intoxicated patient to use the toilet.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:41:53 +0200
Missing Ukrainian student found dead in Bratislava
The 18-year-old disappeared shortly after moving to Slovakia to study at Comenius University.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:56:15 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Discover award-winning festival films, enjoy a student concert or knit a warm scarf for someone in need.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: From craft beer to fine dining, Košice serves up a month of food events
Here's what to do during the weekend of 16-18 October.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:58:29 +0200
News digest: Fico’s Moscow trip gets a thumbs-down from most Slovaks
Coalition MPs narrowly pass the 2027 state budget, wages outpace inflation, and the government heads to Lviv for talks in November.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:35:33 +0200
Evicting non-paying tenants will be easier. New law also limits rent increases
Security deposits will be capped at three months’ rent.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:05:46 +0200
Police sped through Bratislava with sirens on. Their night-time drive is now under investigation
The officers were filmed by young people in a sports car who appeared to know them.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:59:12 +0200
Slovak meat industry turns highly profitable, with five companies generating up to €200 million each
Rising food prices, cheaper livestock and growing export markets have helped boost their performance.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:39:26 +0200
Visitors can now climb a 27-metre railway tower. It stood abandoned for decades
The restored landmark in Spišská Nová Ves combines railway history with contemporary art, a café and shared workspaces.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:47 +0200
AmCham head: US tariffs alone will not break Slovakia
Martina Slabejová warns of high energy prices, taxes and unpredictable rules.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:58:54 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Bratislava revisits its 1990s club scene, welcomes jazz stars Ibrahim Maalouf and Caravan Palace, and hosts a lantern parade at Devín Castle.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:48:00 +0200
My father never talked about love. Maybe that was the Slovak way?
Growing up in a Slovak immigrant family in Connecticut, I learned that love wasn’t always expressed in words.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200
News digest: Trouble for Košice’s Foreigners’ Police boss
Slovak theatre stars speak out in a satirical video, police from four countries patrol the Danube, and three major events start in Bratislava on Wednesday.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:33:03 +0200
Coalition MPs seek prison terms after student depicts national symbol as sex toy
Desecrating national symbols could carry up to six years in prison under the proposed law.

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