Slovak Spectator

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100
Weekend: Everything you need to know about Christmas in Slovakia
Here's what to do during the weekend of December 19-21.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:59:00 +0100
News digest: Fico doubles down on Ukraine
The Constitutional Court grabs attention, the Finance Ministry’s flop, Levice celebrates on the court — and tips on how to enjoy Bratislava.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:29:24 +0100
The government wanted to police NGOs. Slovakia’s top court said no.
Judges struck down a law critics likened to Russia’s crackdown on civil society.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:16:27 +0100
Slovakia’s biggest fitness brand is leaving home after landing €110 million
GymBeam built a regional e-commerce empire from Košice. Now, after attracting heavyweight investors, it is moving its headquarters to Austria.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:28:37 +0100
Government tried to kill a whistleblower office. The court hit pause.
Judges froze a law critics say was rushed through and could weaken protections for whistleblowers.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:23:58 +0100
Emergency care over Christmas: Where to go in Bratislava and beyond
Regions publish holiday lists of outpatient, dental and pharmacy services operating during holidays.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:02:00 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Discover Slovak traditions, take part in deer feeding, and enjoy a festive Christmas hockey match.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:40:02 +0100
Every journey leaves a trace
On International Migrants Day, a reminder that migration is an opportunity, not a problem.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:20:19 +0100
High Tatras to charge for ski touring on ski slopes
Fees will apply from 20 December as the resort seeks to manage rising numbers of ski tourers and improve safety on the slopes.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:36 +0100
Levice turn debut into belief as Champions League journey continues
Backed by a sold-out arena and a ruthless performance, the Slovak champions secured progression from their first BCL group stage.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:20:18 +0100
News digest: Facebook for Fico, Instagram for PS, TikTok for chaos
From a Slovak name on a US banknote to questions for Washington, Fico’s narrative battles — and a landmark lighting up for two days before Christmas.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0100
The Slovak banker who made it to a US banknote
Michal Bosák went from working in mines to being a bank president.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:03:11 +0100
Prime minister attacks prosecutor who investigated his allies
Robert Fico accuses Vasiľ Špirko of violence and forgery despite previous inquiries clearing the former corruption investigator.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:45:31 +0100
Police add €100,000 fire-rescue vehicle to PM’s convoy
Interior Ministry says specialised Land Rover will improve emergency response.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:55:57 +0100
PM Fico spins court decision in corruption case as proof of innocence
Robert Fico claims vindication after a procedural ruling in the case of former prosecutor Dušan Kováčik, despite judges saying they did not assess guilt.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:59:50 +0100
Supreme Court overturns corruption conviction of former top prosecutor
The ruling followed an extraordinary appeal by the justice minister and came hours before parliament approved changes weakening tools used in corruption cases.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:23:32 +0100
New law reshapes Slovakia’s construction environment
The Construction Act is the most extensive legislative change in five decades, but experts say it’s too early to assess the impact.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100
After the invasion, a Ukrainian editor built a news lifeline far from home
After Russia’s invasion, Alina Graffyová began leading a Ukrainian news site in Slovakia that helps displaced people navigate daily life.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:58:00 +0100
News digest: Protests return, ‘mafia’ chants follow
A Slovak victim in the Sydney attack, Fico’s US invitation, and a tip to visit Stará Ľubovňa Castle.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:00:21 +0100
She fled communism for a new life in Australia. She was killed at a Hanukkah event in Sydney.
Marika Pogany, who emigrated to Australia in 1968, is among 16 people killed in a terrorist attack at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach.

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