Slovak Spectator

Fri, 29 May 2026 22:48:39 +0200
News digest: Another court tells interior minister: Time to pay up for defaming officers
Hockey talent scout says which Slovak goalkeeper he would pick for NHL, Nitra theatre festival may face cancellation, and Slovaks are rethinking routine spending.

Fri, 29 May 2026 20:08:46 +0200
How mediaeval sword fighting found new life in Slovakia
At Bratislava Fecht, fighters from across Europe and beyond crossed blades in a growing sport built on bruises and centuries-old manuals.

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:24:54 +0200
No, the EU is not banning Czech and Slovak beer labels
The European Commission says no proposal exists to change traditional beer labelling systems in either country.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:20:37 +0200
Wine, stars and reflections: Tokaj unveils unique glamping project
The project offers panoramic vineyard views, modern comfort and a base for exploring Slovakia’s Tokaj region.

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:59:02 +0200
High labour costs, low wages: Slovakia falls behind regional peers
Employers face some of the EU’s highest non-wage labour costs.

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:39:22 +0200
A niche built on what survived
Loft living in Bratislava depends on a small number of preserved industrial buildings and is likely to remain a fringe segment.

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200
The Kenyan model feared Easter, hated halušky – yet fell for Slovakia anyway
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:51:00 +0200
News digest: The maths of beating Fico
Fico brings LGBT+ issues back into politics, a US investor sees Slovakia as a future AI data-centre hub, and a British website backs a Slovak getaway.

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:40:47 +0200
Trenčín ranks among Europe’s cheapest city breaks
The Slovak town placed fifth in a British ranking of the continent’s best-value weekend destinations.

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:16:33 +0200
She wanted the world to taste Slovakia properly
After finding Slovak cuisine reduced to a brief entry in a European food encyclopaedia, Jarmila Hlávková decided to create a culinary portrait of her country.

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:37:09 +0200
US investor sees Slovakia’s future not in cars, but in AI data centres
Bob Lesko says the country’s overlooked advantage is abundant electricity.

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:52:54 +0200
Why Slovakia is no longer happy
The country’s slide in well-being rankings reflects years of economic underperformance and weak governance.

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:23:56 +0200
Passenger says bedbugs bit him 27 times on Slovakia–Prague overnight train
The incident led to the temporary removal of a couchette carriage.

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:54:27 +0200
A lifeline for Slovakia’s industrial east? Nippon Steel unveils Košice overhaul
Japanese owner signals long-term commitment to steelworks employing more than 7,500 people.

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:46:13 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
The capital brings May to a close with culture in many forms, from books to live performance.

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:26:27 +0200
A business partner for tax, law, accounting and growth
Paperless processes, automation and AI can make advisory services more efficient, but human oversight remains essential, says ETL SLOVAKIA’s Managing Partner

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: Take to the skies with colourful balloons
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 29-31 May.

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:02:38 +0200
News digest: Could Slovakia’s best-known music festival be forced out of Trenčín?
Temu’s Slovakia boom, Bratislava’s top 10 events, and Slovakia opts out of backing a tribunal for Putin’s war.

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:52:22 +0200
He grew up in New York but hockey has brought him to Prešov
Lukáš Sedláček, who idolised Slovak NHL stars growing up, is joining HC Prešov for his first spell in Europe.

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:22:34 +0200
Temu’s rapid rise in Slovakia comes with growing concerns
From addictive shopping features to investigations over unsafe products, the fast-growing platform is drawing criticism across Europe.

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