Slovak Spectator

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: Same-sex wedding bells alarm PM Fico, ex-PM Matovič’s rally turns ugly
Trains through Žilina are expected to return to normal on Tuesday after nearly two weeks, Fico criticises a queer politician, and Spanish Week continues.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:29:18 +0200
Not everyone could holiday in the Tatras under communism. The story of Hotel Morava
Once a popular trade union holiday centre in communist Czechoslovakia, Hotel Morava has reopened as a four-star hotel.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:19:36 +0200
XXXLutz and Möbelix operator posts €4 million loss as customers change their habits
Slovak operator is looking to cut costs and adapt its business model.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:43:13 +0200
New forest trail opens near Slovakia’s ground squirrel meadow
The hour-long route near Muránska Planina National Park passes through woodland, with stops explaining the area’s forests and wildlife.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:33:06 +0200
‘A reminder for future generations’: Memorial to Kuciak and Kušnírová unveiled
The shape of the memorial carries a meaning.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:32:07 +0200
Twenty-six EU countries back pledge to return Ukrainian children. Slovakia stays out
Slovakia says it helps Ukrainian children through other programmes.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:45:08 +0200
Staff spent winter wrapped in blankets, says Slovak Design Centre director. Now he is resigning
Maroš Schmidt says the institution’s heating remains broken and funding cuts have left it struggling to operate.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:08:45 +0200
Ryanair to fly from Bratislava to Crete. New service will start next spring
The new connection to Chania is part of the airline’s summer 2027 schedule, which begins on 28 March.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:41:11 +0200
Last Week: Why this should be Kamenický’s last state budget
Fico’s government continues to bend the rules.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:10:35 +0200
News digest: Blood Countess's castle in Čachtice closes its gates to the public (for now)
Another legal defeat for the interior minister, a Slovak firm wins a NATO contract, and our tips for events this weekend.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200
A lost dog from the Tatras found his way to a new family through social media
A roundup of uplifting stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:23:00 +0200
German industry, Slovak momentum
Investments by Evonik and Winkelmann are joined by new automotive projects in Bratislava and Košice.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: No evidence he sold cannabis. He still faces 25 years in prison
Court IT staff resign en masse, two ministry employees get €100,000-plus bonuses, and White Night returns to Košice.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:40:02 +0200
Entire IT department hands in notice at top court
The opposition fears for the security of court files, while the court rejects claims that the departures threaten its operations.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:23:01 +0200
Algerian military plane flew over Slovakia and landed in Moscow. Similar flights have been recorded for weeks
The plane flew through five NATO countries before reaching Moscow.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:54:55 +0200
‘A sign of the EU’s decline.’ Fico wants naked Trump statue removed from parliament
The prime minister said the sculpture was insulting and asked whether similar depictions of Macron or Merz would be allowed.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:56:43 +0200
They photographed war, Mafia violence and life on London’s streets. Their work is coming to Bratislava in November
The 36th Month of Photography will feature 27 exhibitions.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:54:35 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate Spanish culture, explore contemporary art or an interactive performance.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: Flamenco, tapas and more bring a little Spanish sunshine to Bratislava
Here's what to do during the weekend of 9-11 October.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:20:48 +0200
A good leader not only sets the direction but also inspires people to pursue a common goal
Martin Medveď, the first Slovak to lead Philip Morris Slovakia s.r.o., on leading through change, making tough decisions and bringing people together.

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