Slovak Spectator

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0200
Why not Slovakia? 
For many students, the real question isn’t why they come – but why so many people assume they shouldn’t. 

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:51:00 +0200
News digest: Fico ready to cooperate, Magyar too — with conditions. Opposition: Fico is next
Far-right MEP called out on TV by opposition MP, MPs return to work on Tuesday, and Daffodil Day approaches.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:18:45 +0200
Wealthy Slovaks give tens of thousands annually, new survey finds
Many donate over €10,000 a year, with most supporting education and social causes.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:31:01 +0200
End of an alliance: Orbán’s defeat leaves Fico isolated in the European Union
With Hungary shifting westward, Slovakia’s leader must decide whether to confront or conform.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200
“I enjoy using word ‘blbosť’”: A Scottish comic finds his voice in Slovak
From awkward first sentences to brand collaborations, Ross Craig proves humour travels surprisingly well across languages.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:14:37 +0200
Fico lacks capacity to obstruct Brussels like Orbán, says Haraszti
The Hungarian writer suggests Fico will struggle to replicate Hungary’s role in blocking EU decisions.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200
They found not one, but two Roman aqueducts under Bratislava
The discovery suggests frontier soldiers may have had access to advanced infrastructure — and maybe even baths.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:32:59 +0200
Slovakia’s tallest climbing wall reopens atop a historic chimney
Utekáč is attracting visitors with a unique climbing wall built on a reconstructed chimney dating back to 1787.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:28 +0200
A passport is not enough
As more Americans look to Europe, countries like Italy are tightening citizenship rules — shifting from ancestry to genuine connection.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:37:26 +0200
Where people can still eat lunch standing up in Bratislava
A fish counter in Nová tržnica has fed generations for 30 years — now drawing both loyal regulars and curious newcomers.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:20:52 +0200
Orbán goes. Where does that leave Robert Fico and Slovakia?
To Slovaks, the closely watched election is a mirror of sorts. 

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:55:47 +0200
News digest: How Bratislava turned a crisis into a system to welcome newcomers
Slovakia is under scrutiny over the state of media freedom, Fico targets a judge, and new rules will require small businesses to allow cashless payment.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:49:44 +0200
‘There is a place I can turn to if I have a problem.’
At LOOM, newcomers arrive for help – and often stay for something more.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:21:11 +0200
Scientists search for spruces that can withstand climate change
Norway spruce struggling amid threats from drought, high temperatures, and pests.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:34:42 +0200
Declassified Škoda concepts reveal models that never made it to the road
From military vehicles to futuristic concepts, a new exhibition reveals prototypes spanning decades.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:20:39 +0200
Where is public transport cheapest? For short journeys, Bratislava beats Košice
Municipal subsidies play a big part: without them, a 30-minute ticket in Košice would cost €3.50 instead of €1.40, operators say.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200
This dog is flying private to New York while we scroll for economy deals
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:55:00 +0200
These strange clouds over Slovakia have a simple scientific explanation
The lens-shaped formations seen earlier this week are known as lenticular clouds, formed by air moving over mountains.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200
News digest: Pellegrini shelves “state of threat”, shifts to military simulations
Diesel prices for foreign drivers drop, Bratislava Marathon brings traffic disruptions, a dispute over the Rusyn museum — and how to spend the weekend.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:35:00 +0200
Pilgrimage to Rajecká Lesná
Festively dressed in their best — with bare feet.

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