Slovak Spectator

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Weekend: Admire ice sculptures in High Tatras, cheer for biathletes
Here's what to do during the weekend of 16-18 January.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Give old Christmas trees a second life or enjoy a relaxed community market.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:59:00 +0100
News digest: Slovakia leaves its EU migration box blank
Far-right Republika on the rise, what’s on in Bratislava, and controversy over staff at the public broadcaster.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:28:00 +0100
Public broadcaster appoints HR chief linked to pro-Russian conspiracy radio
Choice of senior manager whose husband hosts a Kremlin-aligned outlet fuels concerns over disinformation and political influence at STVR.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:52:00 +0100
Justice Ministry compensates convicted criminals after asset seizure law struck down
The ministry says it does not know how many people have been compensated or how much has been paid out.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:38:38 +0100
You may already be eligible for one of the world’s strongest passports - and not even know it
Sometimes the most powerful opportunities are not the ones you seek. They are the ones you inherit - and only need to be recognized.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:40:08 +0100
Detva has folklore, history and nature – so why don’t tourists stay longer?
A folk festival beneath an extinct volcano, a vast open-air amphitheatre and forest trails draw visitors – but closed sites make them leave early.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:30:25 +0100
Bratislava residents return to ice-skating on frozen lakes, but caution urged
Freezing temperatures have turned lakes and river branches across the capital into natural skating rinks, reviving childhood memories.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:24:05 +0100
Hohenlohe hunting lodge in the Tatras reopens to the public
Guided tours will offer a glimpse into its aristocratic past and protected natural surroundings.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:18:15 +0100
From karting prodigy to Williams Academy: A Japanese-Slovak driver’s rapid rise
Kean Nakamura-Berta has reached a major milestone on his path towards Formula 1.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Discover the best of contemporary Nordic cinema, enjoy Peter Breiner’s new album, and support the Slovan basketball team.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:12:00 +0100
The wheels of misfortune
Germans seemed particularly set against relics from Obišovce.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0100
What kind of hockey team is Slovakia sending to the Olympics?
After a surprise bronze in 2022, Slovakia returns with a younger but well-balanced line-up.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:59:00 +0100
News digest: Fico takes aluminium to Brussels, Slovalco in tow
Snow strains regions, carmakers warn government, top court reopens 1990s gas dispute.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:08:00 +0100
Abandoned no more: a ruined castle and an old farm found new life
A guide to the best things to see and do in and around Detva, a town in central Slovakia.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:22:37 +0100
2026 will remain a test of resilience for Slovakia’s economy
2026 will likely bring modest but positive growth — not recessionary, but well below potential.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:11:19 +0100
The process of decline in Slovakia’s automotive industry has begun, industry representatives warn
To reverse this process, Slovakia must work on its competitiveness.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:38:00 +0100
Severe winter weather disrupts transport across Slovakia
Freezing rain and heavy snowfall have caused delays on roads, railways and at Bratislava airport, with warnings in place for black ice and difficult travel conditions nationwide.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:58:00 +0100
News digest: Perfectly legal. Politically awkward. A minister pays a five-figure trip in cash
Snow in many areas on Tuesday, the public broadcaster red-faced over an AI image, and a letter urging MPs to behave.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Top court revives decades-old dispute over gas promissory notes
State-owned SPP faces potential liabilities of up to €40 million after a Supreme Court ruling in a case dating back to the 1990s.

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