Slovakia Spectator
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:55:00 +0200News digest: One less notification for sole traders
A tour operator declares insolvency, Bratislava welcomes more visitors from Norway and Italy, and a public drone show is planned in the capital.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:29:09 +0200Former legal foes reunite to bring dinosaurs back to Bratislava Zoo
The former operator dropped its lawsuit before winning the tender to run the attraction again.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:16:43 +0200Drought leaves parts of the Danube dry as beaches emerge and shipping faces restrictions
Prolonged dry weather has reshaped Slovakia's largest river, exposing new beaches, cutting off side channels and disrupting river transport.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:56:04 +0200The little wine train that takes visitors into Bratislava’s hidden vineyards
Račanská lokálka offers more than tastings — it is a journey into the homes, stories and struggles of local winemakers.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:36:40 +0200What does urban honey from a bank rooftop taste like?
Maple, acacia and linden give Bratislava’s rooftop harvest its distinctive flavour.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:26:24 +0200Gen Z faces old labels and new barriers
Young workers are entering a tougher labour market shaped by automation, rising expectations and fewer traditional entry-level roles.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:14:18 +0200Too old to hire?
Why the 50+ workforce matters more than ever.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:06:29 +0200News digest: Bratislava’s favourite outdoor pool returns to quench the summer heat
AI slop scams are targeting Slovakia and Hungary, Slovak astronomers are hunting dark matter, and we're offering some tips for your weekend.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:39:30 +0200Trenčianske Teplice’s one-of-a-kind pool offers the perfect summer escape
Zelená žaba remains a popular summer destination, attracting visitors from across Slovakia for swimming, sports and relaxation.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200Slovak astronomers help in hunt for elusive dark matter
International team hoping to find out more about elusive substance.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200Ahead of 2027 election, Slovaks fear the influence of AI, Fico and Brussels
More voters see the EU as a threat than Russia.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200Two Bratislava founders built an AI tool with 200,000 users that's being used worldwide
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:38:48 +0200The hardest part of ultrarunning may come before the race
Coach Zdeněk Štěpánek says runners first need to understand what they want from the mountains before they start chasing 100-kilometre goals.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200AI slop monetises falsehoods in Hungary and Slovakia
A monthly look at disinformation and hybrid threats across Central Europe, the Baltics and Romania.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:53:22 +0200News digest: Košice leaders clash as Roma settlement demolition is expected Friday
Snake delays Bratislava trains; heat and storm warnings issued; 95 years since the Great Fire of Važec.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:42:20 +0200The Slovak software company Wall Street knows, but Slovakia does not
Finviz built one of the world’s most popular market visualisation tools from Bratislava.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:14:40 +0200Slovnaft’s next fuel will come from waste oils
The refinery is seeking approval for a new biofuel plant.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:27:57 +0200Arts Support Fund staff claim they found suspected listening device
Employees say the discovery confirmed fears that private conversations were reaching management.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:53:03 +0200Bratislava’s forgotten riverbank gets makeover as city plans return of Danube beaches
The Staré Lido Riverside Park is the first step in a waterfront project that could bring natural beaches back to the capital.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:47:52 +02003 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Enjoy a book in the park on Záhrebská Street or join a celebration of the queer community.