Slovak Spectator
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.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:32:44 +0200How laws are made in Slovakia
A step-by-step guide to the legislative process.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:01:24 +0200The "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 +0200They 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 +0200Central 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 +0200News 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 +0200A 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.