Slovak Spectator

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: As Bratislava opens to all, now is the best time to explore it
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 24-26 April.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:39:00 +0200
‘Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.’ Why Zuzana Rumiz sees failure as training
The ManpowerGroup Slovakia chief on setbacks, opaque glass ceilings and why HR is no longer a ‘soft’ function.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:12:55 +0200
News digest: EU warning revives farm subsidy fears, minister downplays risks
€17 million iPhone mystery deepens, Bratislava’s event scene buzzes, and Trenčín officials break with a rare mandate.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200
‘Criticism feels like a personal attack’: Slovak voters and the rise of political loyalty
Aneta Világi says one-sided emotional ties to leaders are deepening divisions and driving people into information bubbles.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:03:00 +0200
Missing €17 million iPhones: authorities probe possible Russia link
Authorities are examining the disappearance of thousands of devices linked to the Slovak FA.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200
After illegal demolition, a Slovak town orders a historic building rebuilt
Officials in Trenčín issued a rare mandate requiring the owner of a protected property to reconstruct a wing destroyed without approval, with steep penalties for noncompliance.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:26 +0200
‘The brave traveller’ that brought the world to Slovaks who barely left their village
Daniel Šustek was eager to share his enthusiasm for the world.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:17:13 +0200
Saddle up! Hidden paradise launches horse-riding escape through mountain landscapes
New eco-tourism project in eastern Slovakia offers intimate guided rides through the stunning Slovak Karst.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:53:19 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
From City Days celebrations to a journey through the life of Michael Jackson and a cycling tour of Petržalka, Bratislava offers plenty to explore.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: Fico–Magyar call opens with history, not harmony
Macron leads in a Slovak public poll, Starmer barely registers, environmental clean-up lags — and a bear cub gets a second chance.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200
A man accused of ordering a journalist’s murder just gave a prison interview
Businessman Marian Kočner used a legal loophole to get his message out — and attack the case against him.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200
What 40 years of communism did to Slovakia — and why it still matters
A new series of talks is unpacking how life under the regime reshaped society.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:26:33 +0200
Ministry spent €160,000 on disinformation-flagged sites, watchdog says; more spending planned
Transparency International says some content resembled promotional material and lacked clear labelling.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:28:37 +0200
Rat poison found in baby food jars in Slovak Tesco amid extortion case
Police say two tampered HiPP products were removed from a store before sale as investigations continue across three countries.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:32:44 +0200
How laws are made in Slovakia
A step-by-step guide to the legislative process.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:01:24 +0200
The "Švarc system" and transparent compensation: important labor law changes employers must not overlook in 2026
The year 2026 brings significant challenges for employers in the area of labor law.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:23:19 +0200
They took on anxiety, isolation and the outdoors – and earned gold
Nearly 200 young people in Slovakia completed the Duke of Edinburgh’s top award, turning personal challenges into projects with wider impact.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0200
Central Europe is becoming a credible competitor in higher education
Central Europe is emerging as an alternative to the high cost of studying in the West.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: Summer referendum, minus early elections
Prime minister searches for way to Moscow again — partners no help, Magyar open to phone talks.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:59:15 +0200
A drone enters Baltic airspace — and false claims spread across Poland and Romania
A monthly look at disinformation, influence operations and hybrid threats across central Europe, the Baltics and Romania.

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