Slovak Spectator

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200
He moved from Nigeria to Slovakia and accidentally became an internet sensation
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200
News digest: Slovakia’s €8 billion problem
Military hospital project falters, most Slovaks say Zelensky prolongs the war, PS defends Šimečka after a satirical prompt, and a micromoon spectacle to watch.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200
May Day: How 1 May became a public holiday in Slovakia
First marked in 1890, Labour Day was officially recognised in 1919 and later took on new meanings during the communist era.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200
Nitra win title in centenary season despite early play-off scare
After losing last year’s final in overtime of a deciding game against Košice, Nitra went all in on their title ambitions.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200
Far-right SNS pushes through law on insect-based foods, dubbed ‘most unnecessary law of the year’
Four insects are approved for use in EU food, following strict safety assessments.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:25:38 +0200
Cancer research, space mission: What’s new in science in Slovakia
An overview of the first quarter of 2026.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:12:03 +0200
Tatras dubbed ‘budget Alps’ as cheapest summer destination for UK travellers
Flights from the UK start at around £55.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:27:58 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate friendship in music, enjoy a major city festival and explore Europe.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:05:13 +0200
Where the promise of technology goes to die
E-government apps work in some places. Just not here.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: The best way to have a great time in Košice
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 1-3 May.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:54:00 +0200
How Slovak women invest: New data on risk, Bitcoin and financial independence
A NextŽeny survey reveals how women in Slovakia differ from men in portfolio diversification, property investment and risk appetite.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:53:44 +0200
News digest: Public broadcaster gets a new watchdog. It is tied to the govt.
Calls grow to freeze EU funds for Slovakia, what to do in Bratislava and a baby is discovered in a rescue box.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:47:06 +0200
AC Milan fan, dancer, loyal friend to the end: who was Róbert Remiáš?
His life was ordinary in many ways, until loyalty drew him into one of Slovakia’s darkest political scandals.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200
Citizenship is easy to claim. Belonging is not.
While Slovak-Americans are rediscovering their roots, communities in Serbia’s Vojvodina have preserved them, speaking Slovak even after ten generations.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:52:06 +0200
Store opening hours for 1 and 8 May: What to expect this year
Victory over Fascism Day is no longer a day off.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:07:17 +0200
Hiking this gorge now comes with a ‘traffic light’
Officials hope a digital crowd tracker will stop the infamous ladder jams.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:19:38 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Bratislava Majáles – learn new dances, explore a refuse collection lorry, and enjoy the thrill of horse racing.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:34:18 +0200
Mystery of the knocking grave: Village shaken by claims dead man ‘spoke back’ to mourners
Body exhumed after terrifying incident. Officials say natural causes are behind the sounds.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:35:00 +0200
A Catholic island in Spiš
Though today part of the same town, at one time town councillors from Spišské Podhradie did not allow students from Kapitula’s secondary school to lodge there.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Nematodes cannot hide from this Slovak scientist
Marek Renčo looked at how specific plant forms in the Arctic circle affect soil nematodes.

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