Slovakia Spectator
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:38:13 +0200Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Explore the story behind Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, cheer on Slovan Bratislava against Sweden’s Mjällby, and see Robbie Williams live.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:55:00 +0200News digest: Former MP accused of sending explicit messages to minors
A Smer MP ‘reports’ from Ceuta, the Government Office platforms authoritarian former PM Mečiar, and Slovakia gets even redder as the heatwave intensifies.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:31:27 +0200She slapped a Russian soldier after his rape threat – yet worried the man she loved would be disappointed by her red hair
Amália Mikušová survived a lonely voyage to America, Nazi bombs, Soviet occupation, and 13 years apart from her father before finding peace on a Connecticut farm.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:00:52 +0200Zemplínska šírava gets its first floating accommodation
A new floating stay on Zemplínska šírava comes with a sauna, hot tub – and prices from €278 a night.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:21:43 +0200A church built by Slovak Americans is about to become something different
The century-old building will reopen as an interactive museum.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:56:49 +0200Far-right politician at centre of mystery over Black Sea villa: ‘Elect me and I’ll show you my house’
Marian Kotleba’s growing real estate portfolio includes a Bulgarian villa purchased at a declared price well below comparable market listings.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:02:43 +0200Six firms made the cut as Slovakia tightened its crypto rules
The new EU regime raises standards for providers but does not protect clients from losing their investment.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:41:26 +0200Defence 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 +0200News 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 +0200Giant 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 +0200British 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 +0200Russian 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 +0200Vietnam looks to Slovakia for weapons
Defence officials say Hanoi is exploring artillery systems and ammunition production.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:48:40 +0200Supreme 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 +0200Slovakia’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 +0200He 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 +0200News 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 +0200Fico 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 +0200The 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 +0200Beckov Castle reopens restored wing after nearly 300 years following devastating fire
Visitors can now explore two newly reconstructed floors of the mediaeval landmark.