Slovak Spectator

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: Experience Venice flair in High Tatras
Here's what to do during the weekend of 17-19 July.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200
The lookout tower shaped like a wine barrel and four more hidden gems in eastern Slovakia
Looking for a great view? This list has got you covered.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:54:00 +0200
News digest: The suitcase rules – what you can bring home from outside the EU
Far-right leader becomes Slovakia’s second most trusted politician, a sofa hits a police car, and southern Slovakia faces a heat warning.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:43:11 +0200
The small Slovak town where a swim costs more than in Paris
What dual pricing reveals about Slovakia’s struggle to build prosperous regions.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:12:37 +0200
Komárno’s Millennium Fountain reopens after its first major renovation in 25 years
The town landmark has been restored with new pumps, nozzles, cladding and coloured LED lighting.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:17 +0200
Russia accuses Ukraine of using Slovakia route to smuggle 35 drones into Moscow in ‘secret attack plot’
The FSB claims drones disguised among ceramic tiles travelled through Europe before a planned strike on Russian military targets.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Celebrate Slovak music, sing along with Sia, soak up the mediaeval atmosphere and discover Indonesian culture.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:11:32 +0200
Dôvera moves to buy Union, leaving Slovakia with two health insurers
Penta will strengthen its position across Slovakia’s healthcare sector.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0200
Bratislava’s rooftop market’s revenues are rising, but the operator remains loss-making
Tržnica Nivy increased sales to €4.8 million in 2025, but the company has never reported a profit.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200
Slovaks are snapping up used Chinese cars. Here is what makes them tempting
They cost more than the market average, but are considerably younger, have lower mileage and often come with better equipment.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200
Slovakia abandons paper certificates for new cars in EU digital shift
The new eCOC system allows Slovak authorities to access vehicle data electronically.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:23:56 +0200
Police investigate sale of air defence equipment labelled as scrap
New documents suggest the key decision to classify 14 KUB vehicles as unusable was made under Robert Kaliňák’s Defence Ministry.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:01:03 +0200
News digest: Fico has run out of patience with his own economy minister
Cargo Slovakia axes hundreds of jobs, Slovakia ranks as Europe’s second-most polarised country, and a new trail opens in the south.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:44:41 +0200
Justice Ministry pushes to tighten WHO pathogen-sharing rules over bioweapons fears
Scientists say the existing international system is already highly secure.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200
Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire. Earth’s tax systems can’t tax him — maybe Mars will
Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar fortune highlights the challenge of taxing extreme wealth in a modern economy.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:28:22 +0200
Babka trail connects Veľký Krtíš and Modrý Kameň in southern Slovakia
The route offers visitors a mix of hiking, cycling, forest landscapes and insights into the region’s traditional vineyards.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:31:57 +0200
President Pellegrini reveals he plans to fire the revolver gifted by Erdogan
Other leaders took a far more cautious approach to the unusual diplomatic gift.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:10:00 +0200
Everyone knows Bratislava’s pyramid. Few know the one hidden in Košice
Built in 1969, the neglected modernist landmark is set for a sensitive renovation.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:52:00 +0200
The German factory bringing heat to a cold jobs market
Winkelmann’s largest one-off investment will make hot-water tanks in Rimavská Sobota for markets across the continent.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:50:00 +0200
Cargo Slovakia cuts jobs as rail freight business enters uncertain new era
The state-owned carrier has lost key customers and millions of euros, while private rivals continue to expand.

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