Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:11:15 +0200European capital of culture: guide to Trenčín’s cultural events
A roundup of upcoming July events.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:58:47 +0200Conspiracy publisher returns to Slovak watchlist after court ruling
Watchdog says the publisher promotes sanctioned Kremlin-linked authors and historical revisionism.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:01:36 +0200News digest: Long-awaited highway link to remove thousands of vehicles daily from Bratislava
German goalkeeper on life in Slovakia, defence supplier faces questions, and heatwave continues.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:27:14 +0200Delayed wages cast shadow over Slovak defence firm’s €145 million state deal
Unions say workers went months without full pay despite the company’s landmark government contract.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:51:02 +0200‘Culture is glue’: the man trying to turn a Bratislava landmark into a civic space
Peter Kavecký’s vision for Metropol blends coffee, concerts and conversation in an attempt to reconnect a city that he believes has forgotten how to gather.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:02:49 +0200Tajch reservoir in Nová Baňa ready for the summer season
A new jetty, improved access points and regular water testing are among the latest additions.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:42:13 +0200‘People see you differently when you speak the language’: a German goalkeeper on life in Slovakia
Handball player Toni Grosse came to study and play in Slovakia.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:07:43 +0200Last Week: Immediately means immediately
Fico’s government wins a confidence vote in the house – but continues to show its contempt for parliamentary democracy.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200‘Say you love Putin and Fico’: A traveller’s journey into today’s Russia
State television celebrates ruined villages, strangers avoid political conversations and young recruits fill the streets.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:31:46 +0200Record-breaking Zapletalová extends unbeaten Diamond League run in Doha
The Slovak hurdler set a national and meeting record as she claimed a fourth consecutive Diamond League victory.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:26:20 +0200News digest: China fills the gap
Exploding ATMs, Slovakia supports migrant deportation centres, and Emma Zapletalová wins in Doha.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200WATCH: The High Tatras film that has just won an international award
Featuring mountain views, archive footage and an aerobatic stunt, the Slovak campaign was recognised at a festival in South Africa.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:04:28 +0200Influencer joins foreign minister’s trip, with his flights paid. His exact role is unclear
The 25-year-old content creator has built a large online following, largely through soft-soap interviews with politicians.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200Beavers have found their happy place... in Bratislava’s most populous borough
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200Exploding ATMs put Slovak villages and towns on alert
Police say several groups may be behind the attacks, while banks stress they are strengthening protection of cash machines.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:58:00 +0200News digest: It is going to be a scorcher
How to make the most of your weekend, where to join Pride events, PM Fico wins a confidence vote and meets Hungary’s new premier.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:28:00 +0200Missed a registered letter? You can now pick it up from a parcel locker
The new service lets customers reroute eligible mail to BalíkoBox lockers and collect it using a PIN code.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:26:28 +0200A minister lost a court case because he did not check his messages. Now he is getting a do-over.
Six police investigators are seeking damages and an apology over comments they say falsely linked them to organised crime.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:33:44 +0200Slovakia asked foreign experts to grade its science. Chemistry stood out
The Education Ministry reported a 40-percent rise in research quality since 2022.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:17:13 +02003 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Events celebrating community spirit during World Refugee Day and contemporary music.