Slovakia Spectator

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:37:10 +0200
News digest: Bratislava is climbing, and Vienna is descending, in Ryanair's plans
An impromptu autumn vacation for MPs, another milestone for the Mochovce power plant, and recognition for Slovakia's leading scientists.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:59:43 +0200
Slovakia expelled most of its Germans. Their legacy is everywhere
The story of the Carpathian Germans spans mediaeval prosperity, Nazism, anti-fascist resistance – and a post-war expulsion that remains little discussed.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:03:30 +0200
Nanoemulsion research bringing together natural compounds and modern medicine
Biophysicist Zuzana Garaiová is researching pomegranate seed oil nanoemulsions for potential use in drug delivery.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:02:59 +0200
Industrial problems no longer come one at a time. Plants must tackle them simultaneously
Wesconi combines consultancy with hands-on plant management.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200
This foreigner explores Slovak villages – and leaves some treasure for locals to hunt
A roundup of uplifting stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200
News digest: Nothing says opposition unity like sniffing a colleague
Another nurse attacked at a Bratislava hospital, Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár reportedly heading to Moscow, and tips for the weekend.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:19:47 +0200
Glass recycling research earns Dušan Galusek top Slovak science award
The 2026 ESET Science Awards have recognised researchers whose work could benefit society.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:42:40 +0200
Chinese investor moves planned factory from Slovakia to Morocco
The factory near Košice was expected to create more than 330 jobs, but delays in the approval process prompted a change of plans.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:51:23 +0200
Slovakia wants change. But what kind?
The ruling coalition is losing voters, yet the mainstream opposition is struggling to benefit. The answer may lie in a far-right party — and in what defines the next election.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:08:47 +0200
Austrian man charged after nurse attacked at Bratislava hospital
The 23-year-old nurse was punched and strangled after asking an intoxicated patient to use the toilet.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:41:53 +0200
Missing Ukrainian student found dead in Bratislava
The 18-year-old disappeared shortly after moving to Slovakia to study at Comenius University.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:56:15 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Discover award-winning festival films, enjoy a student concert or knit a warm scarf for someone in need.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: From craft beer to fine dining, Košice serves up a month of food events
Here's what to do during the weekend of 16-18 October.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:58:29 +0200
News digest: Fico’s Moscow trip gets a thumbs-down from most Slovaks
Coalition MPs narrowly pass the 2027 state budget, wages outpace inflation, and the government heads to Lviv for talks in November.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:35:33 +0200
Evicting non-paying tenants will be easier. New law also limits rent increases
Security deposits will be capped at three months’ rent.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:05:46 +0200
Police sped through Bratislava with sirens on. Their night-time drive is now under investigation
The officers were filmed by young people in a sports car who appeared to know them.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:59:12 +0200
Slovak meat industry turns highly profitable, with five companies generating up to €200 million each
Rising food prices, cheaper livestock and growing export markets have helped boost their performance.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:39:26 +0200
Visitors can now climb a 27-metre railway tower. It stood abandoned for decades
The restored landmark in Spišská Nová Ves combines railway history with contemporary art, a café and shared workspaces.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:47 +0200
AmCham head: US tariffs alone will not break Slovakia
Martina Slabejová warns of high energy prices, taxes and unpredictable rules.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:58:54 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Bratislava revisits its 1990s club scene, welcomes jazz stars Ibrahim Maalouf and Caravan Palace, and hosts a lantern parade at Devín Castle.

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