Slovak Spectator

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:28:54 +0100
News digest: Crisis in health care ends after doctors and government reach agreement
Today Slovakia evacuated 25 Palestinian children from Gaza for urgent medical care.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:53:23 +0100
Slovak Paradise's Piecky Gorge is now open to tourists after extensive reconstruction
The 3km-long gorge is among the quieter routes in the national park.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:54:31 +0100
Young Slovak chess player Lucia Ševčíková is now among the world's best
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:54:07 +0100
A shift in Slovakia’s energy landscape, as financiers move to take over dominant firm
Once on the brink of collapse, Slovenské Elektrárne is now the country’s most profitable company.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:20:16 +0100
Weekend: Is this your first Christmas in Slovakia? Here's everything you need to know
Here's how to get ready for Christmas this weekend.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:28:00 +0100
In the driving seat to close the e-mobility gap with China
Trenčín Technology Center at Adient Slovakia has become a European leader in car seat development.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:59:42 +0100
News digest: Fico caught off guard by Zelensky’s criticism
Fall in love with a dictionary, an intriguing exhibit, a short tale about pricey chairs, and a logistics mega deal.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:53:36 +0100
Slovakia’s tycoon takes fight to European court for shorter sentence
Marian Kočner is currently serving a 19-year prison sentence for forgery.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:35:24 +0100
Celebrated gallery head quits over successor’s carpenter job offer
Meanwhile, the National Gallery saw an unusual protest during the opening of a new exhibition.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:29:12 +0100
Lukashenko gave him a dog. Now Slovakia is sending him back to Minsk
Jozef Migaš returns to Minsk as Slovakia’s ambassador.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:17:33 +0100
The Ottomans brought more than coffee to the Kingdom of Hungary.
A new exhibition at the Slovak National Gallery demolishes traditional ideas about Ottoman presence.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0100
Many Slovaks lost their lives in US mine disasters, but a holy day spared others
Working conditions in mines were abysmal, safety conditions even worse.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:27:21 +0100
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Join Christmas workshops and create festive decorations or watch the film by director Parajanov in Nová Cvernovka.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:35:00 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for events between December 21 and December 27.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:47:00 +0100
Slovník is its own reward
Reading the dictionary is also funny.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:59:00 +0100
Ana Dodea: Dialogue, expertise, funding and continuity are key
The General Director of Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Slovakia draws attention to the need to improve healthcare standards for Slovak patients.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:58:35 +0100
News digest: Repair work for Ukraine moves from Slovakia to Germany
A pandemic mystery, a Russian talent, and PM Fico heads to Brussels.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:39:36 +0100
They installed bold exhibition in street-facing windows. Then harassment started
A display in Nitra sought to challenge perceptions of Slovak folklore.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:52:17 +0100
A fresh start in Slovakia: The rising star of Slovak biathlon
Slovakia became the natural choice for Artur Ischakov from Russia.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:50:25 +0100
Ski tourers heading to the Tatras this season can rest easy
Fees for using the slopes postponed to next season.

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