Slovak Spectator
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:03:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,459 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 411,000.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:02:00 +0200Bratislava Castle as a tattoo is a cliché, a Ukrainian tattooist says
Many know her as Les, which means forest in Slovak. Olesia Paskarenko planned becoming a landscape architect. Her plans changed a few years ago.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:46:41 +0200News digest: Fear and anger are prevaling emotions in Slovakia, president said
Kočner and Zsuzsová charged with planning murders. PCR tests are free for symptomatic people.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:27:38 +0200Slovak pavilion for Expo Dubai unfinished, exhibition starts on Friday
The pavilion should open in mid-October at the earliest.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:18:23 +0200Underground roundabout opens together with new bus station
Take a look inside via our gallery.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:05:00 +0200Building resilience and seeking balance
Laura Dittel of the Carpathian Foundation urges to make the most of the experience of the last year, build resilience and turn it into a new vision for our future.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:56:13 +0200President Čaputová: We need to protect this world and Slovakia's place in it
In her speech about the state of the republic, the president offered a grim summary of the pandemic so far. Slovakia is in desperate need of stability.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:16:43 +0200Curfew should apply in dark-red and black districts, but not without national emergency
PM Heger said Slovakia will not see another national emergency until the end of 2021.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:10:05 +0200Offer of used cars is record-low, but prices have increased
Market suffers from delayed supplies of new vehicles.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:55:00 +0200Bratislava reminds me of Bangladesh, says exiled writer
Ahmedur Rashid Chowdhury calls on the Slovak capital to help exiled writers and artists work through their trauma.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:32:00 +0200News digest: Fear of Covid vaccines behind low vaccination rate in Slovakia
PM does not expect national emergency to be declared. Romania toughens up rules for incomers from Slovakia. President will present her state of the republic address.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:51:06 +0200Priests, Jesuits and nuns. The pope poked fun at all of them during his Slovakia visit
"I'm still alive" Pope Francis replies to question on how he's doing.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:45:57 +0200Threat of strike averted. Trade unions strikes deal with Košice steelworks
The agreement includes a promise to increase salaries and conditions for longer working hours.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:14:50 +0200Award-winning Slovak director who filmed with murderesses: I no longer have quick answers
Peter Kerekes' movie received an award in Venice for best screenplay.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:26:10 +0200What Slovaks shouldn’t forget when they dream of the perfect foreigner
Bratislava’s mayor is right that integration is a two-way street, but even the capital still has some way to go to see foreigners as residents rather than just visitors.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:50:33 +0200Green pass is not enough. Some people will need to take a test when going to hospitals
The Sme daily sums up conditions for hospitalisations, hospital visits and treatment.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:30:09 +0200More voters trust opposition leader Robert Fico
Extremists are on the rise too, unlike the president and chairs of coalition parties, the recent Focus poll shows.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:23:45 +0200The golden era ends. Several water slalom legends retire from sport
The recent world championships in Čunovo marked the end of six Olympic medallists' careers. Others may follow next year.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200Illusion and bravery of the White deer: Trenčianske Teplice loop
Visit one of the oldest and most beautiful spas in Slovakia and discover the surrounding Strážovské vrchy mountains.
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:35:00 +0200Loved by many bats, this rare species has also found shelter in Muránska Planina
The greater noctule bat is Europe's largest species but also the least studied.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:21:17 +0200Problems with Bratislava bypass opening continue
Not all of its stretches will be put into operation on Sunday as officially planned.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:13:39 +0200News digest: Opening of Bratislava bypass postponed
Interior minister stays, Pavarotti from Slovakia celebrates his 70th birthday and Slovak food producer wins its fourth Great Taste prize.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:35:11 +0200Eustream wants to transport hydrogen along with natual gas via Slovakia
Four gas infrastructure companies have joined forces to develop a hydrogen highway through central Europe.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:34:47 +0200It is a simple question. How many foreigners vote in Slovakia?
The million-dollar question the state and towns can hardly answer.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:17:36 +0200'No one has come to me and spat on my face': Briton on being a councillor in Slovakia
Addy Akram speaks about how he became a local politician in eastern Slovakia and why foreigners should vote in Slovakia.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:00:01 +0200In Sheffield, discriminatory posters targeting Slovaks remain unpunished
First posters appeared around Sheffield before last Christmas.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:48:03 +0200Police have finally found a very old book, arresting alchemy buffs
Set out on a Malá Fatra hike, avoid the Bratislava cable car from Monday.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:43:45 +0200News digest: Bratislava avoids strictest measures thanks to vaccination rate
The coalition disputes are not over. Police broke up an organised group of smugglers in eastern Slovakia.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:16:42 +0200Network of hydrogen stations should be established in Slovakia
The first one will be between Handlová and Prievidza.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:09:01 +0200Healthcare staff want better salaries but cannot go on strike
Representatives of healthcare professions have signed a declaration with a number of demands.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:54:10 +0200Inhabitants of Bratislava should not see curfew or ban on travelling. Capital reaches vaccination milestone
In the current regional Covid automat system, Bratislava should not be worse than the red tier.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:35:56 +0200Foreigner’s community has a big voice, but it needs to be more organised
Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo addressed the questions and concerns of foreigners in Bratislava during a special Q&A.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:05:58 +0200Anti-vax mobilisation starting to look like a losing strategy
Several countries no longer rely on positive motivation to get vaccinated against Covid.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:25:23 +0200Donkey, dog, cat and a rooster. Four friends find a new home in Bratislava
A 'Town Musicians of Bremen' statue has been unveiled in the city.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:19:48 +0200MEPs leave Slovakia “cautiously positive”
The delegation spent two days in the country, and discussed a broad range of topics including the developments in the Kuciak murder case and reforms.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:16:11 +0200Conflict in coalition is far from over. Kollár lacks support for his pet project
Sme Rodina chair Boris Kollár leveraged his stay in coalition with rental flats, but support is uncertain.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:05:45 +0200News digest: Slovakia records highest number of positive cases since mid-April
Covid spreads mostly in schools. Bratislava ring road stretches to open on Sunday. Slovak water slalom athletes successful at world championships.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:46:29 +0200Parking in Bratislava changes. Required registration opens soon
Three boroughs will join the new city-wide system, inhabitants will be required to register.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:23:22 +0200Caseload on the rise, but recent papal visit did not have much of an impact
The virus is spreading mostly in schools. Many districts are forced to adopt stricter measures.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:38:00 +0200Covid impacts travelling abroad. This is what you should prepare for
The Slovak Spectator has picked some destinations for travelling and requirements incomers have to meet when entering them.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:19:01 +0200Playing with colourful and laid-back Jack Sparrow and its crew
A petting zoo with macaws has opened in Banská Bystrica.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:16:02 +0200Pharmacists ready for vaccination but there is no legislation
The health minister said chemists could soon help with vaccination against Covid-19.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:12:37 +0200President to the UN Assembly: Where scientists succeeded, politics is still failing
Zuzana Čaputová recalled the words Pope Francis addressed to Slovak youth during his recent visit to Slovakia.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:09:51 +0200Remaining parts of Bratislava ring road to open by the week's end
The construction of the D4 and R7 roads is nearing its end, though the D1 connection is still years away.