Slovakia Spectator
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 07:16:55 +0200Slovakia's most beautiful meadow is in Kysuce
Tourists will soon feast their eyes on flower carpets of violet lavender, yellow mustard and red poppy.
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:24:11 +0200Slovak opera globetrotters ready to enchant Bratislava
The New York Times noticed the bass Peter Kellner in January. Critics compared the soprano Slávka Zámečníková to Anna Netrebko.
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:52:11 +0200News digest: Volunteers are getting Slovakia in shape
Man confesses to Ukrainian student's killing in Bratislava. Chatam Sofer Memorial opened 20 years ago. And a 110-million-year-old reptile.
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:13:23 +0200Fellow Ukrainian confesses to killing student in Bratislava
A man who initially reported the death of a 21-year-old woman on Friday, June 3, has told police he is the killer.
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:32:52 +0200Weekend: Figure-skating legend to get a film
Recommendations for the weekend, latest culture news on Bratislava, and feature stories.
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0200Slovak paleontologist names reptiles after important historical figures
Andrej Čerňanský’s work changes our understanding of many animals.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:09:52 +0200News digest: State lottery CEO accused by NAKA
Court tells extremist party chair to delete defamatory post. Slovak biathlon coach returns to Ukraine. Learn more in today's digest.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:30:41 +0200Court tells extremist party chair to delete posts defaming scientist
Milan Uhrík ordered to pay legal charges.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:16:26 +0200New design of historic Bratislava monument chosen
Parts of Water Tower date back to 2nd century AD
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:49:56 +0200Birth rate can be helped by fairer distribution of domestic work
Money is not enough.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:21:25 +0200Unpaid invoices another problem of troubled highway tunnel
Small businesses talk of threatened existence, transport minister suspects payments are deliberately withheld.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:11:29 +0200Unexpected turn in a major corruption case
Key witness in the Cattle Breeder case now talks of thousands, rather than hundreds of thousands of euros paid in bribes.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:05:30 +0200Ukraine must show how strong it is, says Slovak coach of their national team
Slovak biathlon coach back in Ukraine after weeks of waiting, hopes sport could help further boost Ukrainian morale.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:44:00 +0200News digest: EU's single charger rule
Storm warnings issued for Thursday. Disney Plus coming to Slovakia next week.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:35:27 +0200Dutch couple living farming dream in southern Slovakia
As the Covid pandemic eases, Yvon and Sabine van der Laan are hoping for a good summer season.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:06:56 +0200Good news for canoeists: allowed to river in the High Tatras
Yet strict rules apply.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:00:50 +0200How much will people in Slovakia pay for Disney Plus?
The streaming platform will launch on June 14.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:55:30 +0200Europeans to use a single charger for their small devices
New rules set to curb electronic waste and help consumers in the EU.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:38:32 +0200Important witness says Kočner wanted Kuciak and prosecutors dead
The retrial of the Kuciak murder case continued with the testimony of the main witness whom the court doubted in its first verdict.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:29:17 +0200Storm risk for whole country
Meteorologists have issued warnings for the whole of Slovakia, for the whole day.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 19:01:35 +0200News digest: President Čaputová does not sign off on family package
The coalition's latest argument is about teachers' salaries. Wages grew in the first quarter of 2022, but people may not have noticed.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:08:11 +0200Rising prices hamper wage growth in Slovakia
Real wages dropped by 1.4 percent in the first quarter of 2022, the Statistics Office said.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:05:29 +0200President Čaputová vetoes Matovič's package of measures
The Slovak president prepared to turn to the Constitutional Court if MPs override her veto.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:04:14 +0200Ruined church damaged by earthquake listed as cultural monument
Though the church in Prietrž is no longer standing, visitors can see its well-preserved fortification walls.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:33:34 +0200Iconic statue in Petržalka to be restored
The dove of peace statue will be restored both inside and out.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:28:09 +0200MinFin proposes linking teacher salary raise with several tax hikes
SaS accuses Matovič of holding teachers hostage to the coalition conflict, while Matovič says Sulík misled the prime minister.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:47:30 +0200Slovak astronomers key to new European Solar Telescope
High Tatras observations to play key role.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:40:28 +0200News digest: Foreigners shouldn't forget about upcoming elections
Slovak-US photographer mapping the war in Ukraine, a tragic car accident, and an opinion about the flawed Slovak education system and diligent students.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:52:14 +0200In towns and regions, foreigners can have their say again in autumn
Municipal and regional elections will be held on October 29.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:46:14 +0200Rail staff told to retake a test following a train crash
A train collision from last Friday, June 3, is currently under investigation.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:35:18 +0200Last week: Čaputová in Kyiv, Zelensky in Bratislava
President visits Ukraine, brings back a clear message to a confused nation.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:39:07 +0200Poll: Progressive Slovakia shows biggest jump
Hlas still most popular.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:32:59 +0200Police raid victims in Moldava nad Bodvou will be compensated by state
The Roma will get €110,000 jointly.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:29:17 +0200Transport Minister: We're doing the opposite of the rest of the world
Even busy lines might be affected by the lack of funding.