Slovak Spectator

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0200
New marked trail leads cave called 'Hell', soon to be officially accessible
Entry to caves in Slovakia remains generally prohibited.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0200
How Bratislava’s elites are terrorising Slovakia – and themselves
Let’s put the existential dread behind us.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0200
Bratislava’s skyline is on course to change dramatically
Seven projects promise to alter the look of the city. 

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:55:14 +0200
News digest: Smer MEPs condemn VW action after worker removed pride flag
A major football tournament in Slovakia, an opinion on proposed constitutional changes, and two weekend event tips.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:07:53 +0200
Minister plans for state web to replace Booking – his ministry disagrees
The eVisitor system is to help with collection of taxes.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0200
A Czechoslovak dream fades and rises again on Croatia’s coast
Kupari’s Grand Hotel nears rebirth after decades in ruin.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:44:21 +0200
Slovakia hosts major football tournament for the first time in decades
Overview of important information.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:19:30 +0200
The Sútok Festival unites history, art and nature
Devín Castle, towering over the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, will host the first edition of the multi-genre festival, headlined by Berlin Manson and FVLCRVM.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0200
Driving sustainable innovation and community growth
Finalists of Via Bona Slovakia 2024.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:14:33 +0200
The boat is ready. The lake, less so.
While the Bohemia waits for deeper waters, visitors can explore hilltop castles, forest trails, and hidden frescoes in Slovakia’s overlooked northeast.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:20:21 +0200
Croatia’s answer to healthy fast food arrives in Bratislava
Koykan will soon launch two new restaurants in the capital.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:59:11 +0200
Fico has, ironically, become the father of modern Slovak multiculturalism
Despite his anti-Muslim rhetoric, the premier boasts of a pledge to welcome economic migrants from a Muslim country with open arms.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: Fico wants Uzbek workers, defence deals – and keeps quiet on religion
Teachers to get a pay rise, an MEP invites people to Belarus, and theatre tickets are set to become cheaper.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:40:45 +0200
Fico looks for a system where power is held forever
What the prime minister learned in Uzbekistan.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:02:04 +0200
What the Constitution change is really about
Many have failed to notice that a constitutional coup is unfolding before our eyes.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:34:09 +0200
Hospitals told to let in priests under new Slovak law – even without patient request, critics say
AI image shows Muslim cleric approaching hospital bed of conservative MP – Islamic Foundation brands it hateful.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:48:00 +0200
Ancient Maya city unearthed in jungle by Slovak and Guatemalan archaeologists
Los Abuelos lies in a region dense with cultural significance.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:59:40 +0200
Igniting social entrepreneurship in Slovakia, Swiss Re-style
Putting a Shine on innovative solutions and helping talented people find their place.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:48:51 +0200
Where ruins whisper and gardens bloom: Discovering Humenné’s charm
Trade the city noise for cycling trails, manor house museums and views from crumbling castles in Slovakia’s lesser-known northeast.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:47:38 +0200
News digest: Fico wants Europe to take lessons from Uzbekistan
Canadians, Americans sign with Slovak ice hockey teams, European Commission criticises the transaction tax, and an unusual couple that chases storms.

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