Slovakia Spectator
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200News digest: Church abuse cases – more than half confirmed
Robert Fico heads to Moscow (again); Bratislava hosts a talk on communist-era Czechoslovakia, plus a trip to an extinct volcano.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:13:22 +0200New tool aims to help foreign workers in Slovakia find better jobs
Free platform matches skills with labour market demand and suggests training or relocation options across the country.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:22:00 +0200Will Slovakia follow Italy’s path on property prices?
Ageing demographics and regional depopulation suggest some areas could face long-term declines.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0200From fried Oreo to venison burgers: Slovakia’s best budget bistros
These Gault&Millau-approved spots serve standout lunches across the country – all for under €15.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:07:00 +0200Experiential walks to begin on Poľana in April
Family-friendly tours will explore one of central Europe’s largest extinct volcanoes.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:50:00 +0200Hundreds live in Slovak hamlets with roads that ‘do not exist’
In Horná Mariková, outdated maps and legal barriers mean some roads exist only on paper.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:48:19 +0200Bratislava Zoo welcomes rare golden takin calf, first of its kind
Only a few dozen of the species live in zoos worldwide, with habitat loss threatening populations in the wild.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:28:00 +0200Explained: Slovakia is not blocking EU loan to Ukraine or Russia sanctions
Slovakia has been linked in media reports to blocking two key EU decisions, but this is a misinterpretation.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200Slovak time-traveller Ema is breaking the internet
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200News digest: First in the EU. Pellegrini hosts controversial Georgian leader
Women advance in Slovak business, mountain flora fades, a university says no to an STVR director — and why April is perfect for birdwatching.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:46:37 +0200Chinese-owned tech trader exits Slovakia
Bluefin Century generated more than €100 million in annual sales with just a handful of employees before filing for bankruptcy.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:23:20 +0200Fico adviser David Lindtner cleared as court questions reliability of key witnesses
Prosecutor Ján Hrivnák has lodged an appeal.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200Slovak mountains shifting as climate favours heat-loving plants
Researchers report gradual ecosystem change, as resilient species spread and specialised alpine flora declines.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:59:04 +0200Five women leaders share what it takes to lead today
From factories to telecoms, Slovak executives say results depend on trust, clarity and people, not just numbers.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:55:56 +0200Where are the women? Leadership gaps persist across Slovak business
From industry to finance, women remain the exception at the top, despite strong representation in the workforce.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:33:00 +02003 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate spring with international culture, music and traditions.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200Weekend: The ins and outs of Easter in Slovakia and where to hunt for eggs
Here’s what to do during the long weekend of 3-6 April.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200News digest: Rail row gathers steam as drivers protest camera plan
Russian drones strike near Slovakia, Bratislava’s must-see events, and Slovak scientists join a NASA-linked mission.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:45:48 +0200Russian drones hit Ukraine just 10 kilometres from Slovakia
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini pushes for new powers to deal with aerial threats.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:44:57 +0200Slovak émigré’s US firms linked to companies owing millions at home
Liquidations are handled by his brother in Slovakia.