Slovakia Spectator

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Weekend: A symbolic farewell to winter on slopes and with a tradition
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 20-22 March.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100
News digest: Canards in the corridors – coalition dismisses, opposition insists
Sacked and shaky – coalition loses another MP, fuel crunch puts foreign drivers in focus, and Bratislava picks.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:47:27 +0100
Slovakia limits diesel sales as shortages hit border regions
Drivers face caps on fuel purchases while foreign motorists will pay more under new emergency measures.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:42:35 +0100
ESET Science Award returns with focus on impact of knowledge in uncertain times
Since last year, the award has been open to all scientists, regardless of their field.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:37:32 +0100
Young Slovak-Dominican goalie impresses in top junior league in US
Roberto Leonardo Henriquez’s performances underline his growing potential.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:30:43 +0100
China’s Chery expands into Slovakia with hybrid SUV lineup
Automaker expands regional footprint, importer to be Astana Motors.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Slovak astrophysicist at MIT sheds light on early universe
Dominika Ďurovčíková took approach to career into non-profit helping women.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:40:23 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Discover the stars through a professional telescope, visit the zoo, and experience the distinctive music of MAG.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:47:00 +0100
The Habans of Sobotište
Persecuted from Switzerland to Slovakia.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:24:34 +0100
The job is dead. Long live the skill.
In the age of AI, organizations must move from rigid job descriptions to dynamic skills that allow people and companies to adapt, learn and compete.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:54:00 +0100
News digest: Government to tackle ‘fuel tourism’, measures aimed at foreign drivers
Red light mystery explained, a Trump-friendly US channel could land in Slovakia, and a controversial monument in Dunajská Streda.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:50:28 +0100
Hungarian far-right leader tells Dunajská Streda rally he is “closest yet” to power
László Toroczkai used a campaign stop in southern Slovakia to present his party as a potential kingmaker in Hungary’s election.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:02:42 +0100
Slovak Academy issues most pessimistic 2026 economic forecast yet
Economy seen expanding just 0.5 percent, lagging regional peers as austerity bites.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:27:31 +0100
There is a cave in Slovakia where people go to boil themselves (on purpose)
At Sklené Teplice, locals and travellers soak in 42 °C mineral water inside a natural cave.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The Slovak immigrant to the US that made yellow taxis popular
Never resting, John D. Hertz left a lasting mark on Chicago’s public transport.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:23:04 +0100
Slovakia in line as Trump-linked network Newsmax pushes into central Europe
US broadcaster looks beyond Balkans, with Poland launch expected in 2026.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:09:00 +0100
The education Americans are overlooking — in Europe
After growing up in North America, I returned to Europe and discovered world-class universities at a fraction of the cost.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:54:00 +0100
News digest: EU cash flows to NGOs linked to ruling party Hlas
A strong weekend for Slovak filmmakers, with tourism and spa resorts also reporting strong results.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:02:10 +0100
History on trial as monument builders face extremism charges
Prosecutors say the memorial recalls a 1939 monument tied to fascist-era territorial changes; the defendants say it honours cultural identity.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:19:23 +0100
Slovaks rethink holiday plans amid Iran conflict
Air ticket data shows declining bookings to Middle East destinations.

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