Slovak Spectator

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: Add more colour and flavour into your life
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 8-10 May.

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200
News digest: Fico’s sacred cow
The premier heads to Germany, an arms giant hits trouble, extreme drought grips Slovakia – and Europe Day celebrations on Thursday.

Wed, 06 May 2026 20:22:11 +0200
Long on promises, short on results: Troubled debut for Leo Express in Slovakia
Limited fleet, tight schedules and technical issues complicate rollout of new rail services.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:55:01 +0200
A Czech arms giant promised a European defence future. A report put Slovakia at the centre of doubts.
An analysis by Hunterbrook questioned production claims at Slovak ammunition plants tied to CSG.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:10:27 +0200
One of Slovakia’s biggest via ferrata parks is back open for summer
Mountain rescue teams say the popular Skalka via ferrata is not “an ordinary walk in the forest”.

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:26:43 +0200
Drivers were told Russian oil would save money. It did not.
European Commission data show Slovakia now has the highest fuel prices among V4 countries.

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:25:12 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Discover the history of Devín Castle, enjoy Italian cuisine, and learn something new at the science festival.

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:40:36 +0200
From ESET Campus to Dubai risk: the legal realities behind property deals
Lawyers Martin Kluch and Martin Hricko discuss development partnerships, market uncertainty, force majeure clauses and why contracts must prepare for conflict, not comfort.

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:20:00 +0200
Hay in boots, cash in coffers
In centuries past, this was the site of a Bratislava square with the name Senné námestie or Hay Square.

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:06:00 +0200
Slovakia hit by extreme drought as farmers fear sharp fall in harvests
Experts say rainfall levels have dropped far below normal with wheat, potatoes and forests already showing signs of severe stress.

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200
News digest: Postal voting fight enters phase two and it’s messy
Foreigners barred from municipal policing for now; Foreigners’ Police relocation dates set – plus a castle where you can sleep.

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200
Bratislava Foreigners’ Police to shut public office for one week
Authorities say all services will resume at a new address on Račianska Street from 18 May.

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:17:25 +0200
Bratislava luxury development with foreign investors faces auction
Project involving Luxembourg and Dutch structures remains incomplete years after launch.

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:28:40 +0200
They fly 18,000 kilometres – only to be caught, bound and eaten
As war and hunger spread across parts of Africa, even migratory storks from Slovakia are becoming victims – and many will not make it home.

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:48:35 +0200
Far-right push to bar foreigners from municipal police passes parliament; president urged to veto
Existing foreign officers can stay, but critics question why residents eligible to vote cannot serve in policing.

Tue, 05 May 2026 11:47:46 +0200
He left Slovakia as an orphan and became a doctor. In a California orchard, he remembered home.
Raised in Ohio, Štefan Grega became a dentist, built a family, and carried his past with him – until he returned to it.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:39:30 +0200
Volunteers bring Tematín Castle back to life, visitors can now sleep there
Nearly 20 years of grassroots effort have transformed the ruins into a growing visitor site.

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:54:00 +0200
News digest: In Yerevan, Fico and Zelensky talk. Danko pushes back
Science updates from Slovakia, a Slovak national arrested in Austria, and the Leo Express Bratislava–Prague rail launch hits early problems.

Mon, 04 May 2026 19:16:33 +0200
Slovak man arrested in Austria over baby food scare
Prosecutors seek custody after alleged blackmail attempt and contamination of HiPP products.

Mon, 04 May 2026 18:42:52 +0200
Historic park near Bratislava reopens after restoration
The Bratislava Region says the project aims to improve biodiversity and adapt the site to climate change.

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