Slovakia Spectator

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:12:40 +0200
News digest: Slovaks clock in on September 1 — for the first time in 32 years
Some storks swap migration for landfills, some politicians struggle to get from A to B without mishaps, and an innovative drug delivery platform.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:05:30 +0200
Iconic Tatra hut to get new keeper, selection sparts controversy
Outgoing keeper talks about non-transparency.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:22:04 +0200
Some storks in Slovakia swap migration for landfills
Experts warn that “garbage storks” may become increasingly dependent on landfills for survival.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0200
Where to enjoy halušky: Slovakia’s top-rated kolibas
You can find them in Orava, the Tatras and Muráň.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:34:21 +0200
Slovakia quietly resumes issuing tourist visas to Russians after three-year halt
Change comes without official word from the government.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:01:17 +0200
Car trouble
Slovak politicians are still struggling to get from A to B without encountering expensive mishaps.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:28:33 +0200
Slovakia’s spy chief crashes muscle car, reviving questions over his wealth
Pavol Gašpar, 39, drove a yellow Dodge Challenger into another vehicle, injuring a teenager. The accident has intensified scrutiny of his assets.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0200
Slovakia honours its anti-Nazi uprising. But its legacy has become a stage for today’s battles.
PM Robert Fico invoked Hitler, defended Russia and warned of East–West conflict, as other leaders railed against hatred, the media and social networks.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +0200
FAQ: State citizenship of the Slovak Republic
The Slovak Spectator brings you the set of the most frequently asked questions with regard to acquiring and losing Slovak state citizenship.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:01:00 +0200
A random act of kindness that reduced a family to tears
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: Defence Minister Kaliňák’s parties keep rolling — and costing
A New Zealander’s Lučenec story, a long-delayed kidnap trial, and a stargazing podcast.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:00:00 +0200
Bratislava never had a planetarium. Families built an observatory instead.
The city pulled the plug on its long-promised planetarium.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:41:49 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
Enjoy guided tours of the Presidential Palace, or live music in the park.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:52:44 +0200
Slovakia’s debt servicing costs surge to record high
The country has already spent more than €1bn on interest payments this year, as high deficits and rising rates put pressure on public finances.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:07:03 +0200
Courts edge closer to trial in decades-old presidential kidnapping case
Slovakia’s security authority has granted clearance to lay judges, allowing a court to move closer to hearing the shocking 1995 case.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0200
Weekend: End the summer with a bang
Here’s what to do during the weekend of August 29-30.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:33:13 +0200
Slovakia’s first burčiak of 2025 goes on sale
Winemakers anticipate stronger harvest after poor yields in recent years, with tradition-bound drink available until December.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Dance at the Družba Fountain, enjoy open-air classical music, and visit the Presidential Palace.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:59:15 +0200
In Slovakia, the film studio is outside the walls
Its castles and villages, preserved in comedies, fairy tales and Oscar winners, have been guiding tourists into the frames they remember.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0200
Slovak scientists developing innovative drug delivery platform for smarter therapies
Challenger Science programme helps SAV team see its work differently.

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