Slovak Spectator

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0200
How a Czech arms group is reshaping Slovakia’s defence industry
A defence minister who is both politically and personally present throughout emerges in the background.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:41:00 +0200
In defence of the Chuck Norris Bridge
After Norris’s death, it is worth revisiting the failed bid to name a former Cold War crossing after him.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:52:00 +0200
News digest: Fico: Brussels meddling in Slovak politics, sending “love letters” to Ukraine
Slovakia is named among Europe’s rule-of-law “disruptors”, STVR buries a music awards show, and a busy Tuesday lies ahead.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:49:04 +0200
Nuclear as money machine? Slovakia wants more reactors
As the digital economy expands, the question is not only how much electricity Slovakia can produce, but how effectively it can turn that power into growth.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:31:05 +0200
Transport Ministry shuts down driving school system over potential threat
Instructors left waiting days for answers as precautionary shutdown halts courses and spills over into vehicle inspections.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:48:40 +0200
Hungarian foundation linked to Orbán ‘interested in Slovak publisher’
Reports say Mathias Corvinus Collegium is exploring a deal involving major publisher Ikar.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:52:39 +0200
Slovakia’s “Gemer Caribbean” is back for the season
A one-of-a-kind attraction near Slovakia’s largest lake in Slovak Paradise is set to reopen.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:40:04 +0200
Public broadcaster drops Radio_Head Awards broadcast after artists’ criticism
STVR says the ceremony became “politicised” after performers criticised layoffs and cultural policy, while artists accuse STVR of censorship.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:13:45 +0200
Last Week: What happened at a meeting Fico did not want the public to know about 
The coalition will have an increasingly tricky job explaining the economy before the next election.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:50:00 +0100
News digest: Another orphan arrives at Bojnice. This one is a rarity
Don’t forget: Clocks go forward from 2:00 to 3:00 this weekend.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:27:44 +0100
She left everything at 19. We inherited the endurance.
From a Slovak village to industrial America, my grandmother’s journey reveals what migration really asks — and what it gives in return.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:32:47 +0100
‘Vlkolínec is bleeding’: protest banner greets foreign delegation in UNESCO village
Norwegian-linked visitors touring the Slovak site were met with a stark message from residents.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:45:11 +0100
Ronaldinho will play in Slovakia again but not like before
Brazilian icon will face Slovak legends in Trnava.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:45:55 +0100
With thistles and wind, he criticised the government. Popular actor faces backlash
Milan Ondrík should have been tougher, critics say.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:03:16 +0100
Did they have help in their ears? TV debate sparks earpiece speculation
Online sleuths pore over footage of Smer politicians as opponents and viewers raise questions – but proof remains elusive.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:06:47 +0100
Modernising finance, one day at a time
Inside Vladimír Oškera’s day as he drives automation, talent development and innovation at Clarios Business Centre.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:07:53 +0100
Behind the scenes of Slovakia’s fine dining scene
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Slovak scientist: Why ‘problematic gaming’ is not what we think
Conflation with gambling leading to misunderstanding of condition.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:58:00 +0100
News digest: Mixed messages — and a children’s poem — in culture funding row
No TV slot for film awards, weekend tips, and YouTubers in action.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:08:43 +0100
Would you ride this? Slovakia’s longest cycle bridge looks great
A new elevated route near Brezno promises safer travel for cyclists, though some residents have raised concerns about its height.

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