Slovak Spectator
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0100Weekend: Warm up with kapustnica, taste wines and celebrate slam poetry
Here's what to do during the weekend of 6-8 November.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0100In eastern Slovakia, drivers from Ukraine report being targeted by fake police officers
Drivers say men posing as police officers have pulled them over on unlit roads, threatened them and demanded hundreds of euros. Slovak authorities say they are investigating.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:59:00 +0100News digest: Fico’s plan: Stay in power, pass what he can, blame allies
Roma couple faces unequal treatment in flat search, police drop Pellegrini influencer case despite conflicting testimony, and GPS interference hits NATO’s eastern flank.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:01:23 +0100Post-assassination law went too far on protests, court rules
The Constitutional Court rejected part of a provision allowing municipalities to ban gatherings.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:59:03 +0100Slovakia’s gas stores are half-full. Suppliers say winter is covered
Reserves and continued imports should meet winter demand, but replacing Russian gas remains unfinished business.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:42:04 +0100Police decline to open criminal case over alleged payments to Pellegrini influencers
Police uncovered conflicting witness accounts and examined discrepancies in Pellegrini’s campaign finances but found insufficient grounds to open criminal proceedings.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:30:00 +01003 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Discover young wines, swap pre-loved textiles and enjoy a magical autumn lantern parade.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:52:56 +0100PM Fico joins Elon Musk on press freedom predators list
Reporters Without Borders has highlighted the prime minister’s repeated insults against journalists, particularly women.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:57:27 +0100Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
A lantern procession, young wine festival, concerts and a futsal qualifier are among the events taking place in Bratislava from 6 to 13 November.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:25:15 +0100A mediaeval church lost its roof 140 years ago. Volunteers now care for its ruins
The Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian is among the oldest religious monuments in the Orava region.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0100The long legal life of energy projects
From Gabčíkovo disputes to new grid infrastructure, soukeník — štrpka advises on the legal issues shaping Slovakia’s energy assets.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:56:29 +0100News digest: Fico’s majority changes hands
Popular hiking trails off-limits, Fico adviser cleared of corruption charges, foreigners back in populists’ crosshairs and a shooting in Bratislava.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:29:07 +0100Schaeffler is cutting 700 jobs in Slovakia. Its future may lie in robots
The German supplier is cutting thousands of jobs across Europe amid falling demand for car parts, while betting on humanoid robots for growth.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:10:04 +0100PM Fico’s adviser cleared of corruption charges. Case should never have reached court, judge says
The Supreme Court upheld David Lindtner’s acquittal.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:49:19 +0100At 17, she spent a week queuing outside the Foreigners’ Police. Now she helps others navigate Slovakia
From housing shortages to legal paperwork, Yana Prokopovych helps newcomers tackle the practical and emotional challenges of starting over.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:43:49 +0100How children find their confidence through the arts
Music, dance, drama, art and design give students opportunities to discover their talents and express themselves.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0100We’re doing young people a disservice if we don’t prepare them to manage difference, says social psychologist
ESET Science Award jury member Shelley McKeown Jones on the difficulty of bringing people together.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:18:00 +0100Blind woman, 71, went door to door to win votes in Slovak city
With her guide dog and help from others, she campaigned for a council seat in central Slovakia. She lost, but plans to remain active in her community.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0100A 15-metre Christmas tree stands in Bratislava’s Main Square. Market opens on 26 November
Donated by a local family, the fir tree will be lit on 27 November. The Christmas market will run until early January.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:54:36 +0100Roma couple told to wait for a flat. Non-Roma applicants could sign immediately
A Slovak human rights investigation found nine cases of suspected ethnic discrimination during 25 flat viewings in Banská Bystrica.