Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:53:08 +0200Government rejects Žilinka’s bid to rewrite tax crime rules
The decision comes as police and tax officials unveil a new ‘Tax Shield’ unit aimed at strengthening the fight against tax fraud.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:38:49 +0200News digest: They are coming back — sort of
Slovakia’s most heavily fined football club, Ružomberok’s iconic stepped streets, and why two Czech tourists could be fined up to €3,000.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:01:51 +0200Bratislava’s strangest traffic stop? Police intercept moving couch
The bizarre late-night ride ended outside the Bratislava Regional Police Directorate.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:42:36 +0200Italian beauty giant to open first-ever Slovak store
KIKO Milano will make its Slovak debut at Aupark Bratislava.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:07:35 +0200A Polish campaign backfires, and a drone story finds its black sheep
A monthly look at disinformation and hybrid threats across Central Europe, the Baltics and Romania.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:28:23 +0200A top-flight club fined every other game, becoming Slovakia’s most heavily penalised side
Spartak Trnava paid €54,650 in disciplinary fines during the 2025/26 season.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:01:15 +0200Virtual reality brings one of Slovakia’s finest Gothic churches to life
A new project in Štítnik will let visitors explore centuries of history, art and symbolism while creating a digital archive to support future research.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:47:57 +0200The town where locals still climb centuries-old staircases to get to the main square
Ružomberok’s network of steps has linked homes, churches and markets with its hilltop centre for generations.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:15:13 +0200Petržalka-Vienna rail services return to normal after train ban
Slovakia's transport regulator temporarily barred Austrian trains from entering the country last week over missing documentation.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:37:12 +0200Last Week: President Pellegrini faces a dilemma
He must choose whether to appoint two contentious ambassadors. They wouldn’t be the first reprobates to represent their country abroad, but still...
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:32:14 +0200News digest: First Russia, now Belarus? Smer leaders continue their eastern approaches
Blanár visits Ukraine to discuss cooperation, volunteers expand roe deer rescue across Slovakia, and the economy grew modestly in early 2026.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:47:35 +0200Austerity measures push supermarket chain Billa into loss
Retailer blames higher taxes, rising labour costs and weaker consumer spending as profits swing to an €8 million loss despite higher sales.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:37:56 +0200EU deploys firefighting helicopter to Slovakia for wildfire season
Drought and weakening forests have increased concerns about wildfires in Central Europe.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:35:35 +0200When the lights go out, Wi-Fi is only the first problem
A major blackout would test Slovakia’s grid, companies’ contracts, and leaders’ ability to communicate. Experts say firms must prepare for a crisis in which digital channels may disappear.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200Global music star spotted at Trenčín European Capital of Culture event
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200News digest: Hungary borders itself. Slovakia disagrees
Britain’s The Telegraph criticises Slovak minister, tips for the perfect weekend, and where to find a new wave pool whose technology is also used by NASA.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:14:46 +0200‘So, if he had not been afraid of the ship, I would be an American?’
A visit to relatives in Slovakia helped me understand how one family’s decisions continue to shape generations on both sides of the Atlantic.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:08:04 +0200Tax property, build homes, reform schools: Brussels’ prescription for Slovakia
The commission says rising debt, an ageing population and weak innovation are testing Slovakia’s economic model.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:49:45 +0200Foreign students bring millions to eastern Slovak universities — and millions for recruiters
Eastern Slovakia is becoming a costlier study destination.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:51:06 +02003 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
A street festival, a classical music livestream from Berlin and a weekend celebrating gardens.