Slovak Spectator
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:58:48 +0100Three generations of one Liptov family celebrate a continental culinary win
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100New minerals discovered in historic Slovak mining region
New research helps expand scientific knowledge of silver–gold mineral formations.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:24:00 +0100Targeting women’s health
How companies in Slovakia are addressing menopause and period poverty.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:12:00 +0100News digest: Slovak minister warns Fico could be shot in Kyiv
Evacuation flights from the Middle East completed, threats at Zvolen schools, some Wolt and Bolt Food couriers plan a Friday strike – plus weekend tips.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:04:00 +0100Smer politician thought he beat Eset. An appeals court just blew that victory apart
A court has thrown out an earlier ruling that favoured the populist politician after he accused the firm of CIA links and election meddling.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0100Slovak drivers are panic-buying diesel as some petrol stations run dry
A surge in motorists filling canisters and even containers has forced at least one fuel chain to introduce refuelling limits.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:42:16 +01003 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Enjoy chamber music, try a tango lesson, or explore an exhibition dedicated to women’s stories.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100Weekend: Sending light signals, Lord of the Rings style
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 13-15 March.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:54:00 +0100News digest: Rising fuel prices? Fico bets on Slovnaft – and Pellegrini signs off
Slovakia rejects updated WHO health rules, students sit their English maturita exams, plus events to attend in Bratislava.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:48:05 +0100Slovakia moves to reject WHO health regulations
Officials say the decision is temporary and based on legal questions, not pressure from anti-vaccine figures.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:41:15 +0100Spanish automotive supplier to shut Trnava plant
Antolin’s other operations in Slovakia appear to be performing better.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:49:20 +0100Not your grandmother’s paprikáš
Slovak-American cooking shows that cultural authenticity is not about purity, but about continuity.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:31:02 +0100What was in this year’s English maturita?
The tests included stories about carnivals in Malta, hidden gems in Paris, a Dutch watchmaker and a Puerto Rican physician.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:28:54 +0100Concrete falls from Bratislava bridge, prompting temporary closure of walkway
Residents reported chunks breaking off the Prístavný Bridge last week. The path below has since been cleared and reopened.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:28:54 +0100Court finds far-right influencer Daniel Bombic guilty of extremism
The internet provocateur received a three-year prison sentence suspended for four years. Both sides have appealed, meaning the decision is not yet final.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:59:56 +0100Slovakia cannot shoot down drones legally in peacetime, officials say
Leaders propose constitutional change, but they lack the votes needed and opposition parties question the plan.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Explore the beauty of the Little Carpathians on a scenic hike, take a passionate tango lesson, and feel the rhythm of true jazz.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:28:00 +0100Building a life beyond borders
What began as a work opportunity for John Patrick Pletado turned into an 11-year journey of growth, community, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:58:00 +0100News digest: Fico and Šimečka trade straitjacket and booze jibes over fuel prices
An Afghan teen’s win, President Peter Pellegrini’s “state of threat” proposal, and St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Slovakia.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:29:58 +0100We disagree. We toast. We stay.
Preparing a Ukrainian feast with 20 women, I kept thinking about how solidarity is less about harmony than about staying at the same table.