Slovak Spectator

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:08:45 +0200
Second life, real profit
From refurbished IT and clean energy to plastic in concrete, Slovak companies are proving sustainability can pay off.

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Meet the man who drew a heart for every Slovak citizen
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200
Who benefits when Slovakia says no to wind power?
Opposition to turbines often begins with legitimate fears. But when amplified into blanket resistance, the costs go far beyond local politics.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:05:00 +0200
Northern Slovakia hides one of Europe’s rarest lakes
In Nezbudská Lúčka, a flooded quarry became one of Europe’s strangest lakes.

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200
News digest: Fico says Merz. Berlin says nein.
Two years since the attempt on Fico’s life, 40 years since Top Gun hit cinemas, and three things to do for free in Bratislava.

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:04:00 +0200
A Slovak official fell for a hoax about ‘cow masks’ and the EU
The bizarre claim that Europe plans to mask cattle for climate reasons has already been debunked by Brussels.

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:35:37 +0200
Prešov hospital workers speak of ‘wartime conditions’ after mortuary changes
Employees say bodies were kept in old pathology building after demolition of main facility.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:15:46 +0200
Can Slovakia stop the EU’s Russian gas ban?
Slovakia argues the bloc bypassed national vetoes, yet earlier judgments point to a difficult path in court.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200
The mills of Horné Orešany
This postcard is one of the oldest published in History Talks.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:49:55 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate neighbourhood culture, browse a lively women’s market, or enjoy an Austrian chamber concert.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:46:42 +0200
In one Slovak town, Roma children have become concentrated at a single school
Two neighbouring schools share the same catchment area, but almost all Roma children from poorer communities attend one of them.

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: Get the literal taste of Italy in Bratislava and expect unexpected in Košice
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 15-17 May.

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200
SAV scientist helps turn solar cell defects into asset that could help transform power generation
Riddle of perovskites’ properties solved.

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200
News digest: Growth package? First comes the coalition drama
A Slovak dies in Norway, Russian TV mocks PM Fico, a classic Slovak film to watch on Thursday – and a local delicacy to taste on Saturday.

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:30:42 +0200
Bratislava Foreigners’ Police introduces new booking rules
Applicants will need appointments for all services at the police department.

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:05:36 +0200
Košice steelworks to become Nippon Steel Slovakia in October
Japanese parent to take direct ownership of one of central Europe’s largest steel producers following U. S. Steel deal.

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:39:28 +0200
Robert Fico went to Moscow. Russian TV turned him into a punchline
The prime minister’s Victory Day visit was meant to signal dialogue. Instead, state media appeared more interested in humiliating him.

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:40:15 +0200
Slovakia briefly shuts border with Ukraine after Russian drones target nearby region
Ukrainian officials said Zakarpattia experienced its largest attack since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Run through the zoo, take part in an exciting photography challenge, and enjoy one of history’s most celebrated musical masterpieces.

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:44 +0200
The flat shortage fuelling Slovakia’s housing crunch
Smaller households and the slow pace of building are keeping prices high.

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