Slovak Spectator

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Weekend: Slovak Easter is upon us, here are tips for cooking and understanding traditions
Don't miss the final concert in an ice cathedral and visit an exhibition on animal parenting. Here's what to do during the weekend of March 29-31.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:08 +0100
Where would Slovakia be without NATO? Look at Ukraine, experts say
Slovakia marks 20 years in the Alliance.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:25:15 +0100
News digest: Whoah! Bratislava airport unveils summer flight plan
A Czech rail operator connects Prague and Ukraine, Dominika Cibulková endorses Pellegrini, and Bratislava events.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:17:30 +0100
Slovaks fear Russia. Why is then support for NATO poor?
In most NATO member states, this support is higher.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:12:49 +0100
RegioJet connects Ukrainian city with Prague via Slovakia
Like the Czech operator, the Slovak carrier also runs trains to Ukraine.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:10:00 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for events between April 1 and 7.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:03:27 +0100
This year's Bratislava Coronation Days will taste of carrot and mandarin
Bratislava gets its own coronation dessert.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:38:56 +0100
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Several museums and galleries in Bratislava are open, free of charge, on the first Wednesday of the month.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:13:17 +0100
News digest: NATO commander praises Slovakia during visit
Don't forget to do your shopping ahead of Easter, a tip for a new Slovak National Gallery exhibition, and feast your eyes on decorated eggs.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:48:36 +0100
Shops to close during Easter, but there are exceptions
National rail carrier warns of delays as clocks go forward.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:39:39 +0100
No tram in Petržalka this year
Extension faced several delays.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:32:39 +0100
Monument to Krav Maga creator unveiled in Bratislava
Imrich “Imi” Lichtenfeld was protector of Bratislava’s Jewish community during WWII

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0100
Ukrainians do not take jobs from Slovak, are more educated and the economy needs them
Twice as many Ukrainians work in Slovakia now than before the Russian invasion.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:48:29 +0100
Slovak Matters: A flirtatious Easter of water and whipping
Since that crash course in Slovak traditions, she became much more familiar with how the holiday is celebrated.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:22:50 +0100
News digest: After minister, anti-Semite welcomes Smer MP to his show
Presidential election updates, Star Wars at RTVS, wind warnings, and NME interviews a Slovak singer.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:14:20 +0100
Interior minister's further changes to police will limit corruption investigation
An anti-corruption foundation says Matúš Šutaj Eštok plans to cut the number of NAKA officers.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:11:22 +0100
Culture minister appoints her Kittsee neighbour as children's art gallery head
A children's art gallery director sacked without reason.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:06:06 +0100
Pellegrini handed over Slovak military base to America, says ex-defence minister
According to Jaroslav Naď, the contract on US jets includes such a clause.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:55:29 +0100
Slovakia’s public broadcaster: Star Wars
New legislation would transform Slovakia’s RTVS into an outlet renamed Slovak Television and Radio that is fully under government control.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Skiers at Chopok Peak miss out on a great rarity, many discover it by chance
The museum of the historic Von Roll cable car is accessible to visitors free of charge.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:25:24 +0100
News digest: Second round of presidential election expected to be very close
Slovaks living abroad with bad experience during election, overview of who's who in Slovak wine, temporary restrictions in train transport to Hungary.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:36:18 +0100
Slovaks living abroad with unexpected problems during Saturday election
The goal was to prevent election fraud.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0100
Who poured millions of euros into Slovak wine?
Rich people, oligarchs and ex-politicians invested in wineries.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:29:31 +0100
What to expect from the Korčok vs. Pellegrini duel
The stakes remain high in this presidential election.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:34:14 +0100
This presidential election is a referendum on Fico's rule
Those who defend the rule of law won the first round on Saturday.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:39:58 +0100
World media on Slovak election: Korčok's surprising win and Fico's hanger-on heads for second round
Peter Pellegrini might not be acting independently in the presidential office, media outlets notice.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 23:38:25 +0100
Korčok wins the first round of Slovakia's presidential election
He will face Peter Pellegrini in a run-off round on April 6.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 22:28:32 +0100
Slovakia's best and worst presidents ranked
Rudolf Schuster regarded as the most popular president.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 07:00:33 +0100
Slovakia presidential election: Polls open as voting begins
The second round scheduled for April 6.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:44:04 +0100
News digest: Doubts emerge over EU compensation for donated Slovak MiG-29s
The white castle amidst green forests, a Japanese experience in Slovakia, and presidential elections this Saturday.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:55:31 +0100
The castle hidden in the Small Carpathians, just minutes from Bratislava
The monument is being restored by volunteers, but they warn that visitors must tour it only at their own risk.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:34:45 +0100
Penta plans to sell share in bookmaker Fortuna in possible billion-euro deal
The Slovak investment group says it wants to focus instead on its healthcare assets.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:32:47 +0100
Weekend: Let your inner geek out, whether you are a science, book, or pop culture enthusiast
Come cheer for athletes, taste coffee, chocolate and tea. Here's what to do during the weekend of March 22-24.

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