Slovakia Spectator

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0200
Barrel of love! Slovakia unveils romantic spot with views across three nations
The new Capsule of Love in Skalité invites couples to seal their dreams in writing — and enjoy a breathtaking mountain panorama.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:07:39 +0200
News digest: Inspired by Danko's, Taraba wants his own flagpoles – in national parks
Leadership shake-up at the state forestry firm, PS takes five-point poll lead, and new flights to Pisa and Málaga unveiled.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:49:03 +0200
Ryanair to launch new flights linking eastern Slovakia and Spain
Košice to gain direct route to Malaga as airline expands in Bratislava too.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:30:16 +0200
Culture Ministry fined for publishing ‘Russian links’ database
Former minister denies ordering creation of list that exposed thousands of names.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:29:36 +0200
Volunteers rally to rebuild Slovakia’s oldest mountain climb after floods
Floods destroyed the famous Ferrata HZS trail — now locals and volunteers are racing to reopen this much-loved route.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:55:22 +0200
Šínweg, Rača – honest food for hungry hikers
Nestled in the foothills above Bratislava, this rambling garden pub serves up warmth, smoke and Slovak comfort in generous spoonfuls.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:34:46 +0200
Slovak photographer lights up NASA’s feed with cosmic beauty again
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:59:00 +0200
News digest: Gambling night in parliament
Weekend tips, far-right MEPs wooing young voters — and Defence Minister Kaliňák makes a curious comparison between Britain and Russia.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0200
Kia’s Slovak factory slows output as Europe’s EV market stumbles
Layoffs denied, but workers face shorter weeks and uncertainty as demand weakens.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0200
Mystery ‘explosion’ over Slovakia sends panic online
It was just a radar glitch, said the weather office.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:28:48 +0200
Slovakia’s energy independence fails to cut business electricity prices
Despite new nuclear capacity, companies still face some of the highest energy costs in the EU.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: From jazz and wine to haunted castles and cold-water swims
Here's what to do during the weekend of October 24-26.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:17:30 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Enjoy autumn in motion with a scenic hike from Kačín to Rača or a guided walk through the Botanical Garden.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:59:00 +0200
News digest: Blame the Brits, squeeze NGOs and media
Fico vents at Europe, a notorious businessman faces justice, and where to unwind in Bratislava.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:49:26 +0200
Foreign tourists attempted dangerous Tatra hike with baby
Parents ignored multiple warnings, prompting outrage among mountain rescuers and guides.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:40:06 +0200
Slovak teen missing in US: Parents launch search effort
Michal Hübler from Bardejov was last seen in Staten Island.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Visit the jazz festival, enjoy the violin music, or soak up the Halloween vibe in the city centre.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:49:28 +0200
Digital licences and tougher tests: big changes coming for EU drivers
The European Parliament has approved new driving rules.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0200
Paying more or changing form: What the new levy hike means for the self-employed
From 2026, self-employed people in Slovakia will pay nearly €1,000 more annually in levies.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:56:32 +0200
Hope arrived in my inbox: How I reclaimed my Slovak roots
A single document unearthed in a Slovak archive became the key to my family’s citizenship — and to understanding who we are.

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