Slovak Spectator
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:53:37 +0200Smer chair was robbed of gold coins and money, but failed to report it to police
Meanwhile, some politicians submitted criminal complaints in the case.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:05:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 4,981 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 470,000.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:05:00 +0200Abortion is legal but comes with many obstacles. MPs now debate adding more
Some women cannot afford an abortion or fail to find a provider in their area, survey shows.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:40:53 +0200Looking back at 'utopian' Bratislava housing estates through graffiti and symbols
Artists Matúš Maťátko and Filip Sabol worked on their latest paintings together for the first time. Break the Wall is their first joint display.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:18:31 +0200News digest: Pandemic situation worsens, more districts join black tier
Robert Fico refuses to explain leaked recordings. Daily caseload the highest since the second wave’s peak.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:29:46 +0200Bratislava is finally linked to Košice, through Hungary
The missing stretch of the M30 highway was put to use on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:24:40 +0200Number of black-tier districts doubles, but national emergency will not be declared
The districts in the black tier of the Covid automat follow the strictest anti-pandemic measures.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:06:25 +0200When injured or lost in the mountains, who do you call?
Mountain rescue service has an app that can save lives.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:27:12 +0200Why do you care how I eat bacon? Fico refuses to explain meetings at cottage
Fico plays down journalists’ questions.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:55:34 +0200New block of flats will rise where former block exploded, only some inhabitants want to return
Plan for three flats on each floor, 15 flats altogether.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:36:28 +0200Third doses administered in Slovakia but not for everyone at the moment
Six months must pass from the administration of the second dose, people with immunity problems an exception.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:01:30 +0200News digest: Former PM met with people close to corruption scandals
Košice and Bratislava finally get highway connection - via Hungary. Supreme Court hands editor-in-chief of Zem a Vek magazine €4,000 fine.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:40:29 +0200With her mom’s recipes, popular radio host taught Slovaks to cook Rusyn meals
Regional meals succeeded beyond community, beyond Slovakia’s borders.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:48:55 +0200Thumbelina and Ugly Duckling, soon to be read by Rusyns in their native language
An architect decided to make a book translation and collected money via crowdfunding.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0200What is next for philanthropy?
Martina Kolesárová describes the current trends reshaping philanthropy with the aim of delivering meaningful solutions with a lasting impact.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:37:09 +0200Pumpkin! Worms! Action! What to do with your pumpkin after Halloween
A group of Žilina activists is live streaming Californian worms eating a pumpkin to promote composting.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:30:53 +0200Bratislavans visit shopping centres for entertainment, not just for shopping
Willingness to innovate and expand their function as places of entertainment makes shopping centres ‘crisis-resistant’.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:17:39 +0200Long-standing frame of Železná Studnička restaurant is history, building was removed
It should be replaced with something tasteful that continues the Snežienka tradition, the mayor of the borough opined.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:10:05 +0200Police recorded cottage meetings of Fico, Kaliňák and people close to corruption cases
Prosecutors claim the recordings confirm attempts to interfere with the investigation of major corruption cases under Smer governments.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:08:00 +0200News digest: One half of districts is following very strict pandemic measures
Court decision reveals details about war among the police. Problems surround another planned reform. Slovak film awarded in Chicago.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:34:49 +0200Conspiracy theories impact the decision to get vaccinated
More than 60 percent of people in Slovakia believe in at least one conspiracy theory.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:30:46 +0200Reform of national parks to be postponed, also due to objections of coalition partner
Boris Kollár and his Sme Rodina party talk about objections to the current draft reform. Some coalition partners do not understand, and the prime minister even talks about having a certain line.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:27:54 +0200Who needs an opposition when you have Boris Kollár?
The Recovery Plan has a problem - one of its own architects.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0200Writer of history: Dobrá Voda
Discover the ancient castle ruins breathing with history.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:14:02 +0200Man finds ancient grave and remains while digging foundation for garage
Archaeologists date the uncovered grave in Gbely to the Migration Period.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:58:10 +0200Direct flights to Dubai return to Bratislava
They will be operated by the Smartwings airline once a week.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:55:34 +0200Court sees no reason to detain NAKA investigators, but describes suspicions of the police inspectorate
The reasoning of the regional court that decided to release the charged police officers working on high-profile corruption cases was published.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:57:45 +0200German investor moves R&D to Slovakia, promises extraordinary salaries
The German concern Hella built four industrial parks in Slovakia.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:15:00 +0200Divers' latest find fished out of mountain lakes dates to Austria-Hungary
Divers clean up mountain lakes in Slovakia every year.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:32:25 +0200News digest: Slovakia marks anniversary of one of its biggest accidents in water transport
People are obliged to show Covid passes, the Bratislava's Old Town promotes its most beautiful trees and construction of the traditional ice house in the High Tatras has started.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:22:04 +0200Bratislava’s Old Town introduces most beautiful trees via game
One of the spotlighted trees is a majestic European beech in the evangelical cemetery Kozia Brána (Goat Gate).
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:02:32 +0200Slovak e-mobility specialist expands its e-van portfolio
Voltia is partnering with Stellantis to expand its e-vans and adapt them for urban delivery.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:02:35 +0200Time capsule stored in Bratislava's St Michael statue 176 years ago reveals its secrets
The public can see the items found in the box in the Bratislava City Museum at the Old Town Hall this weekend.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:18:26 +0200Parents did not want them to speak Slovak, but “totally Americanised” old boys are giving it a try
I want to become a Slovak citizen so I must learn Slovak, says second-generation Slovak-American Gregory Fabian.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:51:39 +0200Weekend: German adventurer is walking to Iran, with his stubborn donkey
Jazz music is taking over Bratislava this weekend.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:40:32 +0200‘Speaking English is almost like having a hot potato stuck in your mouth the entire time you talk’
But in Slovak, your tongue actually works, says an American who learns Slovak.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0200Slovakia’s industry strives to be greener, needs more money and time
Companies in Slovakia innovate to reduce emissions.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:58:09 +0200News digest: Part of Slovakia in the worst possible colour of European Covid map
The Covid vaccine booster will be available for more people starting Monday. Education system reform is about to start.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:36:01 +0200Educational reform should move Slovak schools into 21st century
The reform is made up of three main laws that have been already approved by parliament.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:09:52 +0200State sent millions of euros in pandemic first aid to shell companies
It is possible that suspicious companies have gained up to €24 million from public finances.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:07:41 +0200In a rich English family, she had to shower an eight-year-old. What followed surprised her even more
The experience of the first Slovak au pairs is wide-ranging. Some dealt with sexual harassment or no windows in their rooms, others had a wonderful time.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:01:59 +0200New Low Tatras attraction fascinates and worries hikers
Two white chamois have been observed in the national park, but their colour exposes them to danger.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:58:59 +0200Twitter buys chat app co-developed by Slovak
The price of the transaction has not been published.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:56:48 +0200Some petrol stations report a shortage of fluid for diesel engines. Minister says no cars will have to remain parked
Production of AdBlue substance impacted by high prices of natural gas.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:52:29 +0200Hundreds of thousands in Slovakia have income below poverty line
Yet Slovakia belongs among countries with lowest poverty risk rates in Europe.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:45:17 +0200Russia, not emission allowances, is to blame for electricity and gas prices
Gazprom is tightening the taps and gas prices are rising, claims MEP Martin Hojsík.