Slovak Spectator

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:53:42 +0100
News digest: Druzhba pipeline still offline as Fico criticises EU, slates Zelensky, praises Orbán
Prices dip below €3 in “ticket war” on Bratislava-Vienna buses, no more vending machines selling psychoactive substances, and the 2025 tax return deadline can be extended.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:27:16 +0100
Zelensky’s 'evil plan' for Hungary and a tale of a fictitious Slovak journalist
A regular monitoring of disinformation, influence operations, and hybrid threats in central Europe, the Baltics and Romania.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:22:45 +0100
I left America. It took a Slovak passport to feel at home in Europe.
For years, my life in Europe depended on visas and luck. A passport changed everything.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:54:02 +0100
Bus prices dip below €3 in Bratislava-Vienna “ticket war”
The three main operators are vying for customers by offering lower prices to Vienna Airport.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100
From American Tiktokers to ‘sausage’ signage: Slovakia’s hidden taste treasures
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:24:00 +0100
Service sector teams up with universities to train future workers
As business service centres expand, companies are helping shape courses and skills to meet growing demand for graduates.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100
News digest: Interior minister wants to be kept in the loop – perhaps too much so
Slovaks are less happy than last year, there is an attack on Slovak culture, weekend tips are included, and astronomical spring has arrived.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:48:25 +0100
Arts Support Fund cancels live grants, throwing cultural projects into uncertainty
Nearly €2 million withdrawn from ongoing festivals and centres as legal concerns mount.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Slovakia built a car empire. Now it risks squandering it.
An automotive industry leader warns that rising costs, weak competitiveness and a lack of new projects could stall growth in the years ahead.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100
With women’s football on the rise, Slovak scientists lead studies on heading impact on players
General awareness of long-term effects on brain remains low.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:42:12 +0100
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
From choral concerts to a clothing swap and a piano recital.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:31:15 +0100
Bratislava is moving its Foreigners’ Police – and not everyone is happy
After years on the outskirts, the office is heading closer to the centre.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Weekend: A symbolic farewell to winter on slopes and with a tradition
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 20-22 March.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100
News digest: Canards in the corridors – coalition dismisses, opposition insists
Sacked and shaky – coalition loses another MP, fuel crunch puts foreign drivers in focus, and Bratislava picks.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:47:27 +0100
Slovakia limits diesel sales as shortages hit border regions
Drivers face caps on fuel purchases while foreign motorists will pay more under new emergency measures.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:42:35 +0100
ESET Science Award returns with focus on impact of knowledge in uncertain times
Since last year, the award has been open to all scientists, regardless of their field.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:37:32 +0100
Slovak-Dominican goalie impresses in top junior league in US
Roberto Leonardo Henriquez’s performances underline his growing potential.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:30:43 +0100
Slovakia is the latest stop in China’s auto expansion
Chery adds four SUVs to the mix, joining a growing list of Chinese brands moving into central Europe.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100
She studies the universe’s first giants
Dominika Ďurovčíková is using Webb telescope data to investigate ancient quasars – and the mystery of how supermassive black holes formed so quickly in the early universe.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:40:23 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Discover the stars through a professional telescope, visit the zoo, and experience the distinctive music of MAG.

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