Slovakia Spectator

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:54:00 +0200
News digest: In Yerevan, Fico and Zelensky talk. Danko pushes back
Science updates from Slovakia, a Slovak national arrested in Austria, and the Leo Express Bratislava–Prague rail launch hits early problems.

Mon, 04 May 2026 19:39:30 +0200
Volunteers bring Tematín Castle back to life, visitors can now sleep there
Nearly 20 years of grassroots effort have transformed the ruins into a growing visitor site.

Mon, 04 May 2026 19:16:33 +0200
Slovak man arrested in Austria over baby food scare
Prosecutors seek custody after alleged blackmail attempt and contamination of HiPP products.

Mon, 04 May 2026 18:42:52 +0200
Historic park near Bratislava reopens after restoration
The Bratislava Region says the project aims to improve biodiversity and adapt the site to climate change.

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:19:33 +0200
From homelessness to the finals: Slovak bodybuilder’s comeback story
With just eight months to prepare, Adam Cibuľa proves his comeback was no empty talk.

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:20:44 +0200
In Spiš, borders changed but identity did not
Ludwika Włodek explores a region where people resist simple national labels.

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:17:35 +0200
Last Week: Fico scores at foul play against his main opponent 
The possibility that Slovakia may lose the EU funds like Hungary did before is out in the open after an EP vote. 

Sun, 03 May 2026 03:15:40 +0200
Fico vows 2027 win, urges men to kiss women and attacks rivals at Labour Day rally
Cheering supporters were bused in from across Slovakia, with more than 1,000 said to have attended.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:56:28 +0200
PM Fico to hold talks with Ukraine’s Zelensky in Yerevan
Leaders agree meeting after call on Saturday.

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:26:00 +0200
They went largely unnoticed. Now the race is on to save wartime bunkers from a new highway
Concrete bunkers and a destroyed bridge, hidden for decades in northern Slovakia, are being uncovered.

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200
He moved from Nigeria to Slovakia and accidentally became an internet sensation
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200
News digest: Slovakia’s €8 billion problem
Military hospital project falters, most Slovaks say Zelensky prolongs the war, PS defends Šimečka after a satirical prompt, and a micromoon spectacle to watch.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200
May Day: How 1 May became a public holiday in Slovakia
First marked in 1890, Labour Day was officially recognised in 1919 and later took on new meanings during the communist era.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200
Nitra win title in centenary season despite early play-off scare
After losing last year’s final in overtime of a deciding game against Košice, Nitra went all in on their title ambitions.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200
Far-right SNS pushes through law on insect-based foods, dubbed ‘most unnecessary law of the year’
Four insects are approved for use in EU food, following strict safety assessments.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:25:38 +0200
Cancer research, space mission: What’s new in science in Slovakia
An overview of the first quarter of 2026.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:12:03 +0200
Tatras dubbed ‘budget Alps’ as cheapest summer destination for UK travellers
Flights from the UK start at around £55.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:27:58 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate friendship in music, enjoy a major city festival and explore Europe.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:05:13 +0200
Where the promise of technology goes to die
E-government apps work in some places. Just not here.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: The best way to have a great time in Košice
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 1-3 May.

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