Slovak Spectator

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:10 +0200
ESG: Companies gear up to meet new social responsibility reporting rules
Who needs a report, what needs to be in it, and how much does it cost? (Q&A).

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:45:42 +0200
Culture minister sees "anti-Slovak activity" at Venice arts festival
PM Fico has called the critics of Minister Šimkovičová "empty homeless people".

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:37:18 +0200
On Czech news website, hacker posts fake story about Ukrainians trying to kill Pellegrini
The hacker made a mistake in Pellegrini's name.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:27:40 +0200
News digest: Masturbation, defecation..., and SNS MP's disapproval of 'high culture'
A rain warning issued for Bratislava, a selective understanding of Slovakia's history by some Czechs, and a fake Pellegrini story.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:33:22 +0200
New zipline opens in the treetops
The latest Košice Region attraction is located near a popular cave area.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:28:53 +0200
Slovaks were told about golden American streets, but the real America was a different story
Thousands of Slovaks emigrated in the latter half of the 19th century.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:36:19 +0200
A Czech Slovakia: A country destined by history to fail
It's striking to observe that some Czech scholars still possess a selective understanding of Slovak history.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:23:44 +0200
News digest: Science communicator on what to look for regarding conspiracies
Slovaks standing up for Ukraine, cancelled dental benefits makes people flock to dentists, and gambling on the rise.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:17:30 +0200
E-car battery production launches, Slovakia 5th European country to do so
Slovak company Inobat with plans for giga-factory.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:09:52 +0200
Gambling is growing in Slovakia. People spent €1.32 billion last year
Popularity of online gambling is increasing.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:05:29 +0200
Bratislava places in top 10 Eastern European airports
Budapest tops the latest ranking.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:42:10 +0200
Science communicator: School trips show why conspiracy theories don't stand up
Hoaxes promote tribal thinking.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:16:19 +0200
Last Week: No bullets for Ukraine? Watch us try, say people of Slovakia
Ordinary Slovaks join Czech initiative and put their money where their mouth is.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:52:24 +0200
Hop on a tram to explore Bratislava more quickly
Tips on how to enjoy the city on a budget.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:02:15 +0200
Insurers cancel dental benefits overnight. Subsequently, patients flock to dentists
Experts warn of negative consequences.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:01:23 +0200
News digest: A million-strong Bratislava? Dream on, say demographers
Cracks continue to plague Bratislava Castle, Slovak Easter eggs conquer the world, and reckless e-scooter riders can be fined.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:40:01 +0200
History Talks: The downfall of Sobrance spa
Only one of 16 buildings was left standing after air raids during WWII.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:12:32 +0200
Slovaks are spending more on lunch deals in restaurants
The most expensive region to eat out is not Bratislava.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:56:43 +0200
Cracks are appearing in and around Bratislava Castle. No one seems to know why
A reported link to the construction of nearby luxury condos is hotly denied by the developer.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:32:45 +0200
The communists' dream of a million-strong Bratislava will not come true
The Bratislava 2025 study presents five scenarios for the capital’s development.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:01:00 +0200
Weekend: Experience Bratislava, have fun with robots and get a glimpse of Tatras
Bratislava City Days offer the best way to learn more about Bratislava, its history, nooks and crannies. Here's what to do during the weekend of April 19-21.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:35:00 +0200
What should e-scooter riders in Bratislava watch out for?
Riders may face a fine of up to €50 if they violate traffic rules.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:31:45 +0200
He became an egg decorator by chance. His work now adorns households worldwide
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for events between April 20 and 26.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:55:54 +0200
News digest: Putin admirer as head of public broadcaster? It could happen.
MP Huliak's odd test, whooping cough on the rise, and a Slovak detained in Congo.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:55:38 +0200
Vaccines missing as whooping cough cases on the rise
The Health Ministry doesn't plan to buy vaccines against the disease.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:55:26 +0200
Yummy! A new halušky stand opens in downtown Bratislava
In one place, people can find a bakery, a haluškáreň, and a dairy shop.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:55:10 +0200
VIDEO: Lawmaker violates law during his odd "CO2" experiment
MP Rudolf Huliak claims that he wanted to help a plant.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:54:55 +0200
From Ohio to Slovakia? Fast food brand doesn't say no
Wendy's plans expansion to the region.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:46:16 +0200
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Party at Silent Disco in the Klarisky Church or visit the performance of Czech theater group V.O.S.A.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0200
Remains of burnt mediaeval church unearthed in Ostrá Lúka
Building to be reconstructed, masonry preserved.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:35:37 +0200
News digest: Members of NGO government council dismissed, no reason given
Slovakia's reservations regarding the EU directive on combating corruption, an event to experience Bratislava to the fullest, and how to get the best views of the High Tatras.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:17:41 +0200
Eurobarometer: Slovaks see EU more positively than Czechs
However, participation in EP elections in Slovakia has been the lowest in Europe.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:25:48 +0200
Ferry ride and extraordinary astronomical clock: Bratislava City Days will offer more than 350 events
During the weekend, Bratislava will open its doors.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0200
10 vantage points in the Košice area from which you can see the Tatras
Winter offers best conditions.

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