Slovak Spectator

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0200
Where Franz Sacher once cooked, a new café will soon serve his famous cake
Želiezovce’s manor is being restored – and in its former kitchen, visitors will be able to enjoy Sachertorte.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 23:55:00 +0200
News digest: While Fico puts on a costly show, Kanye’s festival falls apart
Gen Z reshapes hiring, Slovakia’s car industry wobbles and “Penguin” is charged with arson.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:49:30 +0200
Zvolen’s Deserted Castle set for major makeover
Mediaeval landmark to receive €1.3 million for new visitor facilities, reconstructed buildings, and cultural events space.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:04:43 +0200
Slovakia’s carmakers hit by falling US demand as Trump tariffs loom
Government holds emergency meeting and approves 15-point plan to shield automotive sector.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:17:40 +0200
‘Penguin’ led extortion and arson gang, prosecutors allege
Authorities say Operation Funeral uncovered a mafia-style group plotting arson attacks and commercial takeovers with political and police ties.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:36:15 +0200
Bratislava’s forests sparkle as firefly season draws to a close
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:12:46 +0200
Weekend: Relive distant and not so distant past
Here's what to do during the weekend of July 4-6.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:59:13 +0200
Polestar picks Košice’s Volvo plant for future SUV manufacturing
New Polestar 7 to launch in 2028.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:54:23 +0200
Gen Z wants fast, smart hiring. AI might deliver 
With mobile-first applications and 24/7 chatbots, recruiters are adapting to new expectations. But real human input still seals the deal.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0200
The origins of Slovak anti-Americanism
"We will not let a decadent plutocracy tear our nation apart!" — proclaimed the propaganda of the Slovak People's Party.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:59:00 +0200
News digest: Huliak loses in court, Šimkovičová loses the crowd
Foreign minister stirs anger in Kyiv, former police chief charged amid claims of political payback.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:30:37 +0200
Slovakia draws Kyiv’s ire over call to ‘forgive’ Russia
Despite diplomatic friction, Bratislava and Kyiv plan third joint government meeting later this year.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:16:19 +0200
Finance Ministry rolls out food price tracker
The website compares daily grocery prices across major supermarket chains.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:31:00 +0200
Sabotage or state vendetta? Former top police official charged after investigating Fico-era corruption
Matej Varga faces up to 10 years in prison over covert operation during a politically charged case involving PM Robert Fico.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:35:44 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Step into 1900s elegance at Sad Janka Kráľa or kickstart your day with a fresh-air workout.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:36:26 +0200
They built a lifeline for Ukrainian refugees. Now it is time to pass it on
Octavian Bivol on the end of UNICEF’s emergency mission in Slovakia, the future of refugee support, and what remains to be done.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0200
Giving traditional pottery a modern look
Modra majolica does not sit on shelves anymore, people drink coffee from it.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:59:46 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Soak up some jazz, unravel the secrets of traditional embroidery, and stretch out with yoga at Devín Castle.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:54:40 +0200
Key trends shaping the Slovak labour market in 2025
ManpowerGroup has identified 16 global trends influencing how people work and what they expect from employers.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:36:03 +0200
News digest: After repeated delays, is this the final launch date for the Petržalka tram?
High temperatures warnings issued for Thursday, Slovaks abroad form informal hubs driven by concerns over political developments. Learn more in today's digest.

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