Slovakia Spectator

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:40:03 +0200
A guide to indoor pools in Bratislava
An overview of indoor swimming pools in the Slovak capital.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: Will these DIY boats float? Come find out
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 19-21 June.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:27:11 +0200
Why are international employees becoming an essential part of workforce strategies in Slovakia?
Many companies say they cannot find enough employees locally. Is the situation really that serious?

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +0200
News digest: Slovakia joins push to curb children’s social media use
Slovaks spend by routine, controversial ambassadors are sworn in, and MPs are packing for summer.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:45:01 +0200
Slovakia’s hidden health burden: polluted air costs over a year of life on average
First nationwide study links fine particles to long-term health and mortality impacts.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:38:23 +0200
Constitutional Court says government should have sought confidence vote months ago
Parliament is set to vote on confidence in Robert Fico’s cabinet on Thursday.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:40:11 +0200
He spent decades breeding roses in Slovakia – and the world fell in love with them
Rudolf Geschwind’s creations remain among the most admired roses for colder climates, from Scandinavia to New Zealand.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:48:11 +0200
New festival brings the stories, flavours and traditions of Šariš to life
From mediaeval banquets and underground opal mines to film locations and folk dancing.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:55:37 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
See Sting live, battle for Clash Royale glory and step into a magical mediaeval world at the forest park.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200
Slovaks distrust the state, but still expect it to fund their future
New study shows Slovakia’s prosperity problem, highlights weak institutions, poor trust and pension system under growing pressure.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:55:58 +0200
Life full of accolades. The key developer of GPS had Slovak roots
Ivan Getting's father influenced the history of Czechoslovakia.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Companies question Slovakia’s competitiveness as tax and labour burdens rise
Experts say the greater risk is not an exodus of businesses but the loss of future investment, high-value jobs and corporate functions.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +0200
News digest: Fico apologises — to his people. His rival films a Croatia stunt
Air pollution cuts lives short, nearly half the country avoids the news, and MEP Blaha is shown the door.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:36:01 +0200
Coach questioned his signing. Now he is one of the stars of the World Cup
Former AS Trenčín goalkeeper Vozinha frustrated Spain as Cabo Verde claimed the first World Cup point in its history.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:55:11 +0200
Former Man City midfielder Touré named Slovan head coach
The 43-year-old takes charge of the Slovak champions in his first senior managerial position.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:01:36 +0200
Fico courts Modi, seeks more Indian workers and attacks EU climate policy
New agreements signed during Modi's visit cover workforce mobility, digital technologies and defence cooperation.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:35:27 +0200
Small objects, big histories
An exhibition in Bratislava’s Jewish Community Museum shows how family photographs, ritual objects and even sports memorabilia can restore the memory of a vanished world.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:25:43 +0200
New via ferrata opens near UNESCO-listed cave in Gemer
The €18,600 project near Jelšava is aimed at drawing more visitors to one of Slovakia's lesser-known tourism regions.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:06:01 +0200
Seven struck down by salmonella after buying cheese from illegal forest salaš
Veterinary inspectors found contaminated sheep dairy products at an unlicensed operation hidden in woodland near Lúčky.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:36:03 +0200
Chinese supplier to Rolls-Royce and Safran plans investment in eastern Slovakia
The Valaliky project would create 335 jobs and produce forged rings for the aerospace, energy and nuclear sectors.

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