Slovakia Spectator

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:41:26 +0200
Defence minister meets oligarch, charged in corruption cases, at Belgrade UFC event
Robert Kaliňák defends meeting with charged businessman Norbert Bödör, saying their encounter in Serbia was ordinary.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:27:04 +0200
News digest: Who’s really running Slovakia’s arts fund?
SIS spy agency gets 'nul points' in French magazine survey; it's about to get even hotter, with weather warnings issued for Tuesday afternoon; and allegations fly in hockey player-influencer-politician ding-dong.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:24:35 +0200
Giant teak sculptures from Indonesia open new attraction in Liptov
A woodland park near Liptovský Mikuláš features unique animal sculptures carved from teak roots and tree trunks on the Indonesian island of Java.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:04:55 +0200
British WWII mine discovered in Slovakia’s Danube
Bomb disposal experts secured and removed the naval mine near Virt before river traffic was allowed to resume on Monday afternoon.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:02:09 +0200
Russian discount chain shuts all stores months after entering the Slovak market
Mere’s unexpected shutdown comes amid possible sanctions-related complications.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:51:09 +0200
Vietnam looks to Slovakia for weapons
Defence officials say Hanoi is exploring artillery systems and ammunition production.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:48:40 +0200
Supreme Court explains why Fico gunman was convicted of terrorism
The 31-page ruling says the attack was intended to kill Robert Fico and examines the evidence, the injuries he suffered and the conduct of the police investigation.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Slovakia’s birds are sending a warning we can no longer ignore
From disappearing farmland birds to new southern species moving north, ornithologist explains how climate change is reshaping Slovakia’s birdlife.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:07:54 +0200
He raced at the Olympics. Then he picked up a shovel to fund his dream
Ukrainian Dmytro Shepiuk explains why he chose work over handouts and how a Czech-Slovak support network is helping him build his skiing career.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:52:21 +0200
News digest: The media’s out to get us, says institution that sprayed its own hedges green
Bad news for same-sex couples, Slovak artist exhibiting in Berlin highlights Roma issues, and upcoming astronomy events.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:14:04 +0200
Fico turns to UAE for investor to rebuild Slovakia’s irrigation network
Only a fraction of the country’s former irrigated farmland remains operational after years of state inaction.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:36:42 +0200
The student guide from a 1992 British travel show is now Bratislava’s governor
A rediscovered documentary records a city preparing to become Europe's newest capital.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:06:53 +0200
Beckov Castle reopens restored wing after nearly 300 years following devastating fire
Visitors can now explore two newly reconstructed floors of the mediaeval landmark.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:38:57 +0200
European capital of culture: Fill your August with culture in Trenčín
Cultural highlights at a glance.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Meet the 24-year-old cycling and paddling 1,730km from Slovakia to the Black Sea
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:48:00 +0200
News digest: Slovak MEP visits Russia, meets officials linked to Putin’s party
Interior minister’s video on Ukrainian refugees, what to expect this weekend in Slovakia, and the country’s Oscar contender.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200
Cafés in Slovakia start serving a Japanese tea for those who don’t like matcha
Hojicha, a roasted green tea with a mellow flavour and less caffeine, is gaining ground.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:08:04 +0200
Pellegrini embraces China’s economic offer but sidesteps the risks
Opposition politicians and analysts say Pellegrini overlooked Slovak and EU concerns over Chinese technology and strategic dependence.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:20:12 +0200
Bratislava responds to heatwaves with new cooling centres
The network will be activated when the Slovak weather service forecasts extreme heat.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200
Slovak roots: correcting the history
For many years, the story of Mária Gulovič, a teacher turned spy, was not known in Slovakia.

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