Slovak Spectator
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:37:04 +0100Putin is threatening all of us. Right now
The Russian president is sending a signal to all the crooks of the world.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:04:00 +0100Coronavirus in Slovakia: 15,183 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 1,408,000.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:27:22 +0100Heger: Putin will be held responsible for all the victims of this war
In the aftermath of the Russian attack on Ukraine, Slovakia will ask NATO allies for consultation under Article 4.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:05:00 +0100News digest: One step closer to normal life. Slovakia prepares for big easing of measures
First restrictions end on Saturday. No pressure on the border with Ukraine yet. Slovakia sends a diplomatic note to the Russian embassy.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:24:14 +0100Slovakia prepares for potential refugees from Ukraine
There is no pressure on the eastern border for now, interior minister said.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:22:07 +0100Big easing of measures, but some restrictions remain in place
The measures will be lifted in two phases.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:35:24 +0100Fulla cracks: Gallery dedicated to one of Slovakia’s greatest artists crumbling
Works by Ľudovít Fulla removed from his own gallery over building fears.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:05:25 +0100Foreign Ministry hands protest note to Russian Embassy
The Foreign Affairs Ministry stated that Russia's actions are in direct contradiction with Russia's declaration of seeking for a constructive and diplomatic solution to the conflict.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0100Where the legend of the murderous Blood Countess lives on
Elizabeth Báthory’s tenure at Čachtice Castle was only a short episode in its history, but her name draws thousands of tourists every year.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:58:22 +0100How will the conflict in Ukraine impact people in Slovakia? (Q&A)
Petrol is expensive even now and could become more expensive.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:46:24 +0100Russian imperialism must be stopped, says PM Heger
No direct military threat to Slovakia now, but disinformation campaigns have intensified, state officials report.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:01:32 +0100How Bratislava plans to use its kitchen waste
Kitchen waste collection system to help reduce the capital's CO2 footprint.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:22:42 +0100News digest: Slovakia supports Ukraine and condemns Kremlin's steps
Slovak ice-hockey players return home with Bronze medals. The US purchased a building in Bratislava but the embassy did not confirm the move.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:15:11 +0100Slovak post office change prices as of March, international consignments also impacted
Slovenská Pošta tries to motivate people to submit consignments electronically.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:35:06 +0100Trivialising aggression towards Ukraine undermines Slovakia’s sovereignty, foreign minister says
Russia has violated international laws and its own pledges with its recent steps.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:47:09 +0100A once-banned film chosen as Slovakia's film of the century
Dušan Hanák's psychological drama, 322, was made in the late sixties.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:33:16 +0100Problems with EU funds: regional governors complain about the ministry in Brussels
Governors say that they are expected to receive less money from the funds and point to unclear powers.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:20:28 +0100Slovak diplomacy condemns Kremlin's steps as unacceptable
Slovakia's foreign minister and prime minister back Ukraine.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:05:00 +0100The man who contracted fever for Europe
Vladimír Šucha learned early on in life that even the powerless can do great things.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:45:00 +0100Money is poor glue, we need shared values to hold us together (interview)
Slovakia is not ready for the challenges of the 21st century, but nobody really is, says the new head of the European Commission’s office in Bratislava.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:18:00 +0100News digest: Slovakia commemorates journalist’s murder
National emergency to end tomorrow. The ministry recommends that people leave some Ukrainian territories. Prominent Slovak architect dies. More in today’s digest.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:34:52 +0100Unlike schools, MPs seem to have no problem with the university reform
Comenius University suspended teaching on Monday, and plans to hold an earlier election of its rector.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:27:00 +0100Energy prices for households will be frozen
Analysts are not happy about the solution.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:56:32 +0100How to turn Slovakia into a modern country? Twelve personalities offer advice
The state should not interfere with business too much and instead focus on other areas.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:15:58 +0100The spectre of violence returns
The assassination of a journalist gave Slovakia an opportunity to take stock. It has been squandered.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:08:00 +0100Get ready for a sleepover in a bunker. The Cold War Museum will open in late spring
Matica slovenská wants people to realise “the value of peace” again.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:59:59 +0100Group of people banging on MP’s door because of his vote on defence agreement
After they left, Benčík found leaflets in the corridor, calling him traitor of the nation.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:54:42 +0100Hlas would win election before second Smer; Christian Democrats grow
OĽaNO would lose 1.3 percentage points.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:30:04 +0100Many findings but few convictions: Kuciak-related investigations are progressing slowly
The retrial of Kočner, charged with ordering journalist’s killing, begins on February 28.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:08:25 +0100Four years after Kuciak's murder, hostility towards journalists is back
The corruption that Kuciak wrote about is the real high treason.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:23:50 +0100Historic success for Slovak ice hockey: national team wins bronze Olympic medal
Slovakia defeated Sweden.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:55:00 +0100In a Bratislava gallery window, a Roma breastfeeds her baby
The photo is one of many depicting Roma people taken by photographer Šymon Kliman.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:29:30 +0100Ruling coalition put out the fire in people, says Kuciak's editor-in-chief
2018 was a ground-breaking year for Slovakia, but politicians who received people's trust to make a change did not use it well.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:44:50 +0100Recognition lags behind the economic power of the BSC sector
Shared services now the third-biggest sector of the Slovak economy.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:58:28 +0100News digest: More foreigners living in Slovakia
Bratislava Region is only rich on paper, national broadcaster marks colour anniversary, and US soldiers in Slovakia for exercises.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:19:52 +0100'Rich' Bratislava Region appeals for EU funding
Local leaders send open letter to European Commission
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:18:40 +0100Court map fails in parliament, recovery plan funding under threat
Two coalition partners rejected key reform proposed by Justice Minister.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:27:04 +0100Weekend: Great views are overrated. This peak offers something different
Flume will perform at Pohoda 2022, Jake Bugg cancels his Bratislava concert.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:23:51 +0100News digest: Could Tiso's birthplace become a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis?
Slovak carmaker Kia launches serial production of a plug-in hybrid version of its latest Sportage model. The Presidential Palace was lit up in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:51:33 +0100Kia in Žilina launches production of new Sportage plug-in hybrid
After an earlier hybrid and mild-hybrid version, this is the third electric version of the model.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:39:35 +0100Tiso's birthplace could end up in the hands of extremists
Austria resolved a similar problem.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:36:13 +0100Tomáš Slovinský: Revealing the night sky
Slovak photographer who caught NASA’s eye on how he shows what we cannot see.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:55:08 +0100From air travel boost to a colossal crash: SkyEurope
Despite the Slovak low-cost airline declaring bankruptcy in 2009, it changed the travel habits of Slovaks.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:44:28 +0100Can you conquer all these Trenčín Region landmarks in less than a year?
Vrchárska Koruna Trenčianska comes back for the seventh time.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:41:57 +0100The ministry changes the criticised manner of prescribing medications
The change will remain in place until the emergency situation is over.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:37:56 +0100Strong wind will give Slovakia a hard time
Bratislava zoo is closed, visits to the woods around the capital not recommended.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:35:10 +0100Košice restores direct flights to Germany
The plane will be dispatched three times a week.