Slovak Spectator

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Weekend: Geeking out over space, anime, comics, fairy tales
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 27-29 March.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:40:36 +0100
Bird boxes pop up in Bratislava’s Petržalka. Why are they red, and will vandals destroy them?
The Greenpoints are meant to be something between a park and a relaxation zone.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:42:00 +0100
News digest: Fuel rules tighten again — with just 24 hours’ notice
MP Ferenčák in jaw-dropping video, what’s on in Bratislava, major job portal hit by cyberattack.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:09:21 +0100
Slovakia are close to the World Cup. Kosovo fans could complicate that
A decisive play-off comes with the prospect of a stadium split far beyond the usual away allocation.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:27:35 +0100
From diesel prices to Druzhba, Slovakia is ‘kicking problems down the road’, says Mikloš
Former finance minister says government measures are populist, masking deeper issues from weak wages to energy dependence.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:49:47 +0100
State broadcaster’s board chair wants journalists to stop using “USA”, threatens fines
Lukáš Machala wants journalists to use “SŠA”, an abbreviation unfamiliar even to his colleagues.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:26:15 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Search for eggs around Devín Castle, celebrate World Piano Day and experience music in all its diversity.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:02:00 +0100
The Neanderthal of Gánovce
The town was long known for its healing spring until a surprise discovery.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:43:05 +0100
We’re still finding out where AI will pay off, says expert 
Ivan Tomko, vice-chair of the Business Service Center Forum, explains the falling headcount in the business and shared services sector, as well as Slovakia’s strengths. 

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:52:33 +0100
News digest: Brussels rebukes Slovakia for discriminating against foreign drivers
Slovakia leads the EU – in meth use, police will investigate Fico over halt to electricity aid to Ukraine, and deaf people can now use online interpreters.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:43:42 +0100
Police watchdog officer smashes car into underpass and walks away
Driver linked to scandal-hit police inspectorate faces sack after crash, with the unit already embroiled in a bitter internal police feud.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100
He forgot Slovak as a child to fit in. Now he is trying to get it back
After being mocked at school, Jordan Banasik ditched Slovak. Relearning it as an adult is not easy.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:25:41 +0100
Self-driving cars set for Slovak roads as first trials begin this spring
Tests made possible by partnership between Chinese firm and influential Slovak investors, as government races to update laws.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:38:36 +0100
You can now cycle from a castle straight onto one of Slovakia’s longest bike routes
A new trail in Považie links medieval Beckov with a major cycling artery.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:16:00 +0100
Starting primary school: a confident first step
When children begin primary school, one of the most important priorities is helping them feel safe, welcome, and confident in their new environment.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Balancing elite biathlon and motherhood, Bátovská Fialková ended her career on her own terms
Paulína Bátovská Fialková’s career tells a story of growth, setbacks and a remarkable comeback that redefined her final years.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:56:00 +0100
News digest: Fuel prices and data leak – Slovakia’s latest headaches
Hungary and Russia’s alleged pre-election support for Smer, long journeys to the ballot box for Slovaks abroad and a planned Bratislava–Austrian villages route.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:10:12 +0100
‘It is of key importance’: how Hungary sought Russian help to sway Slovakia’s 2020 election
Before the 2020 election, Peter Pellegrini – now president – pursued a visit to Moscow as prime minister, with alleged assistance from Hungary.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:38:36 +0100
New bus line to allow easy border hopping between Bratislava and Austrian villages
A free three-month trial operation is planned to assess demand.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:34:54 +0100
European capital of culture: Upcoming events in Trenčín
Your April guide to the city’s cultural highlights.

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