Slovak Spectator

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:13:30 +0100
News digest: Guns, shells and billions. Slovak arms exports are exploding
Fico writes Zelensky a letter demanding access to Russian oil, Slovnaft and MOL file an EU complaint over Croatian pipeline fees, and the Bojnice bear cubs take their firsts steps.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:30:14 +0100
Overhaul continues: Layoffs at STVR may affect around 60 employees
List reportedly includes journalists who criticised the broadcaster’s leadership and took part in protests against the abolition of RTVS.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:29:27 +0100
Ancient bears and underground rivers brought to life in new exhibition
Interactive installations and visualisations will explain how water formed the Tatra cave systems over thousands of years.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:58:48 +0100
Three generations of one Liptov family celebrate a continental culinary win
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100
New minerals discovered in historic Slovak mining region
New research helps expand scientific knowledge of silver–gold mineral formations.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:24:00 +0100
One of Slovakia’s biggest employers is talking about menopause
Volkswagen Slovakia has introduced a menopause ambassador network, signalling a slow shift in how companies approach women’s health at work.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:12:00 +0100
News digest: Slovak minister warns Fico could be shot in Kyiv
Evacuation flights from the Middle East completed, threats at Zvolen schools, some Wolt and Bolt Food couriers plan a Friday strike – plus weekend tips.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:04:00 +0100
Smer politician thought he beat Eset. An appeals court just blew that victory apart
A court has thrown out an earlier ruling that favoured the populist politician after he accused the firm of CIA links and election meddling.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0100
Slovak drivers are panic-buying diesel as some petrol stations run dry
A surge in motorists filling canisters and even containers has forced at least one fuel chain to introduce refuelling limits.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:42:16 +0100
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Enjoy chamber music, try a tango lesson, or explore an exhibition dedicated to women’s stories.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Weekend: Sending light signals, Lord of the Rings style
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 13-15 March.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:54:00 +0100
News digest: Rising fuel prices? Fico bets on Slovnaft – and Pellegrini signs off
Slovakia rejects updated WHO health rules, students sit their English maturita exams, plus events to attend in Bratislava.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:48:05 +0100
Slovakia moves to reject WHO health regulations
Officials say the decision is temporary and based on legal questions, not pressure from anti-vaccine figures.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:41:15 +0100
Spanish automotive supplier to shut Trnava plant
Antolin’s other operations in Slovakia appear to be performing better.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:49:20 +0100
Not your grandmother’s paprikáš
Slovak-American cooking shows that cultural authenticity is not about purity, but about continuity.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:31:02 +0100
What was in this year’s English maturita?
The tests included stories about carnivals in Malta, hidden gems in Paris, a Dutch watchmaker and a Puerto Rican physician.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:28:54 +0100
Concrete falls from Bratislava bridge, prompting temporary closure of walkway
Residents reported chunks breaking off the Prístavný Bridge last week. The path below has since been cleared and reopened.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:28:54 +0100
Court finds far-right influencer Daniel Bombic guilty of extremism
The internet provocateur received a three-year prison sentence suspended for four years. Both sides have appealed, meaning the decision is not yet final.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:59:56 +0100
Slovakia cannot shoot down drones legally in peacetime, officials say
Leaders propose constitutional change, but they lack the votes needed and opposition parties question the plan.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Explore the beauty of the Little Carpathians on a scenic hike, take a passionate tango lesson, and feel the rhythm of true jazz.

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