Slovak Spectator

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:19:48 +0100
Walking through the snowy forest above Bratislava
A simple trail to enjoy the current snow cover.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:25:03 +0100
News digest: Why are Brits favouring Bratislava as a travel destination in 2026?
Slovakia wants to protect itself, but can't say from whom; shivering through the coldest night in five years; and plans to fill a long-vacant Constitutional Court seat.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:25:28 +0100
Vandals damage the UFO at Bratislava’s Medzijarky once again
The symbol of the Podunajské Biskupice borough has already endured a great deal.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100
How one Slovak fan got up close with James Cameron
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:15:00 +0100
Queue-jumping or clever hack? Skiers leave equipment to save place at Jasná
The practice, spotted during a busy holiday week at Slovakia’s largest ski resort, divided opinion as crowds packed the slopes.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0100
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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:59:00 +0100
News digest: Fico’s law, Orbán’s headache
Czech and Slovak PMs show unity, sirens will be tested across Slovakia, and how to spend the weekend.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:45:23 +0100
Deadline approaches for Bratislava property tax returns
Bought or sold property in Bratislava last year? You may need to file a property tax return by January 31.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:03:57 +0100
Slovakia and Czechia revive joint cabinet talks after Ukraine row
Talks frozen over Ukraine will resume in March as Robert Fico and Andrej Babiš seek common ground on energy, EU competitiveness and regional ties.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:02:00 +0100
Bratislava locals are trying — and failing — to catch a runaway parrot
The bird has been moving between balconies and trees for days.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:59:55 +0100
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Stories, kindness and yoga sessions shape January events in the capital.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:03:00 +0100
Why measuring socioeconomic impact is no longer optional
As scrutiny of corporate behaviour intensifies, impact assessments are moving from the margins of ESG reporting to the centre of business strategy.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Weekend: Go watch birds and taste meals prepared by the best chefs
Here's what to do during the weekend of 9-11 January.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:00 +0100
News digest: Europe plans, Bratislava demurs
A German firm pulls out, how to enjoy Bratislava, and an American speed skater aiming to help build a strong Slovak speed skating team.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:25:14 +0100
German-owned factory enters bankruptcy, putting 70 jobs at risk
LES Slovakia, part of cable-harness maker LES Langen Electronic Systems, has filed for insolvency after years of weak profitability.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:16:54 +0100
A winter hike in the Little Carpathians where you’ll come across a ‘donkey’, ‘goat’ and ‘horses’
A tip for a trail often offering a winter wonderland when Bratislava can’t.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0100
A Slovak man died after buying cocaine on the street in Florida. Now his father is warning others
The 27-year-old from Košice took cocaine that was unknowingly laced with fentanyl.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:13:19 +0100
Slovakia slides quietly into the Olympic bobsleigh field
Viktória Čerňanská has secured Slovakia a place in women’s monobob at the Milan–Cortina Winter Games.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Become a DJ at Subdeck, enjoy a dose of art at the French Institute, or head to Ružinov for an evening of jazz with master singer Peter Lipa.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:42:00 +0100
A squire from Podhradie
While there were Slavic mid- and lower gentry at one time, they slowly lost their wealth.

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