Slovak Spectator
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:56:25 +0200Prešov gym goes viral thanks to the most bizarre AI songs on the Slovak internet
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0200Leadership has no gender, says telco chief
Melinda Szabó, the CEO of Slovak Telekom and T-Mobile Czech Republic, reflects on women in leadership, the changing face of telecoms, and the importance of visibility, authenticity and fair opportunity.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:53:19 +0200News digest: Oil starts flowing to Slovakia again through Druzhba
Meet the man who showed Slovaks the wide world, Slovakia is losing the battle for foreign investment, and tips for weekend events.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:15:03 +0200From May, shops and services must let customers pay cashlessly
Entrepreneurs who fail to comply may face fines.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:13:20 +0200Slovakia is losing the battle for foreign investment: 40 percent of foreign firms would no longer invest here
Economic sentiment at its lowest level since 2020, March survey of foreign chambers in Slovakia shows.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:38:08 +02003 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Explore history, swap treasures or enjoy a world-class concert livestream this weekend.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200Weekend: 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 +0200News 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 +0200Missing €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 +0200After 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 +0200Saddle 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 +0200Top 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 +0200News 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 +0200A 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 +0200What 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 +0200Ministry 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 +0200Rat 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.