Slovakia Spectator

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:41:52 +0100
News digest: After ignoring EC warning, Slovakia now faces infringement procedure
Netherlands donates high-spec vehicles to Slovakia, Daniel Bombic remains in pre-trial detention, and Tatra banka raises its fees.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:58:55 +0100
'Never retreat' is the message of support sent by Ukrainian soldiers to students in Poprad
Signed flag from the Ukrainian front reaches Poprad students after Fico clash.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:47:06 +0100
Dining cars scrapped and local trains cancelled: Why the rail timetable is changing again
'Tatran' and 'Kriváň' express trains will run at different times.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:57:55 +0100
€600m Istropolis redevelopment breaks ground in Bratislava
Major mixed-use project to transform Trnavské Mýto with offices, housing and cultural venues by 2031.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:50:28 +0100
Love Slovak stories but can’t read Slovak? The amazing Mrs Sherwood's got you covered
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:49:00 +0100
Slovak roots: dedication to get things done
Learn how a Slovak immigrant to the US hunted mobsters.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Slovak helps make city services more intuitive with AI
Dominik ‘Niko’ Dubovský lives and works in the US.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:59:00 +0100
News digest: Macron breaks the ice with Fico
Legal action over vaccine scepticism, Ukrainian flag for Slovak students, water outages in Tornaľa — and weekend tips.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:26:38 +0100
Slovakia to relaunch retail bonds at lower yields after strong demand
Popular scheme returns in March after last year’s rapid sell-out.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New supercomputer, money for a solar telescope: What’s new in science in Slovakia
An overview of activities in the last quarter of 2025.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:50:44 +0100
Immunologist challenges Slovak official over Covid-19 vaccine claims made in Czech parliament
Zdeněk Hel plans legal action after Peter Kotlár questioned vaccine safety and the origins of Covid-19 at a seminar in Prague.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Štúr review – a carefully crafted film trapped by an old myth
A new historical drama revisits the legendary romance of Ľudovít Štúr and Adela Ostrolúcka, but hesitates to breathe new life into it.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100
The Ľudovít Štúr we know — and the one we invented
Historian Dušan Kováč on why Slovaks cling to myths about Ľudovít Štúr — and what history tells us about the man, his time and his ideas.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:10:55 +0100
Weekend: Climb an icefall, start celebrating Fašiangy
Here's what to do during the weekend of 30 January - 1 February.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:52 +0100
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate carnival and join a community puppet-making workshop.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:18:00 +0100
More than dumplings, a Prague restaurant rethinks Slovak food
A restaurant in the Czech capital is attracting attention for showing that Slovak cuisine extends well beyond its most familiar dish.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:58:00 +0100
News digest: Fico denies telling EU leaders Trump is ‘dangerous’
Spy chief crash case moves on, the state turns to the public for borrowing, and what’s on in Bratislava.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:05:06 +0100
Cycle, run and ski — all beneath one of Europe’s most dramatic castles
A new year-round sports complex aims to attract outdoor enthusiasts with marked trails and mountain-bike shuttle services.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:06:58 +0100
‘I always felt like a European stuck in Canada.’ Actress on how Slovak roots shaped her
Brigitte Bako tried to obtain Slovak citizenship 15 years ago, but life got in the way. Now she’s determined to get it.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Learn to work with clay, sample a variety of wines, and cheer on the Slovan hockey team at a key match.

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