Slovakia Spectator

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200
This summer, discover the Slovakia most travelers never see
Explore all Spectacular Slovakia Guides and claim your 23 % discount.

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:59:00 +0200
News digest: The great langoš climbdown
The most popular langoš, a rare lightning strike and volunteering opportunities this week.

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:10:02 +0200
Lightning strike forces Wizz Air flight back to Bratislava
Passengers reported a loud bang and smell of burning after a Wizz Air plane bound for Košice was hit mid-flight.

Mon, 18 May 2026 18:33:04 +0200
Canadian spotlight falls on Slovakia’s Pospíšil brothers
Martin and Kristián Pospíšil have become central to Slovakia’s early World Championship campaign.

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:29:31 +0200
Bratislava Foreigners’ Police reopen at new location
Services have resumed at new premises on Račianska Street after a week-long closure linked to the relocation.

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:07:51 +0200
Police probe fake parking fines in Bratislava
More than 20 drivers reported suspicious notices left on vehicles in parts of the Slovak capital.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:35:22 +0200
Roses come into bloom in Dolná Krupá, drawing visitors
Visitors can explore the historic manor grounds and the country’s largest privately owned rosarium.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:26:59 +0200
At Bratislava’s Miletička, QR codes arrive but cash remains the norm
Slovakia’s new payment rules have reached one of the capital’s busiest markets, though card terminals remain rare.

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:38:12 +0200
Acquiring a Slovak business: why it takes longer than foreign buyers expect
Slovakia is indeed a small but interesting acquisition market.

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200
The famous Slovak writer who reinvented himself in Patagonia
Michaela Rosová wants readers to look past what was taught about Martin Kukučín in school.

Sun, 17 May 2026 22:06:22 +0200
Last Week: Fico’s ‘fake it till you make it’ foreign policy 
What was announced as an official visit will not happen – even as an unofficial coffee date. 

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:22:36 +0200
Slovakia beat Italy to make it two wins from two at the Ice Hockey World Championship
Slovakia defeated Italy 4-1 a day after edging Norway 2-1.

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:11:43 +0200
News digest: Fico on Handlová anniversary: ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ (video)
Diplomatic row erupts after minister defames Zelensky, another police officer wins in court against Šutaj Eštok, and Wizz Air resumes Bratislava-Tel Aviv flights.

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:08:45 +0200
The Slovak companies finding profit in what others throw away
From refurbished laptops to recycled plastics, firms are proving waste can still hold value.

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Meet the man who drew a heart for every Slovak citizen
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200
Who benefits when Slovakia says no to wind power?
Opposition to turbines often begins with legitimate fears. But when amplified into blanket resistance, the costs go far beyond local politics.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:05:00 +0200
Northern Slovakia hides one of Europe’s rarest lakes
In Nezbudská Lúčka, a flooded quarry became one of Europe’s strangest lakes.

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200
News digest: Fico says Merz. Berlin says nein.
Two years since the attempt on Fico’s life, 40 years since Top Gun hit cinemas, and three things to do for free in Bratislava.

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:04:00 +0200
A Slovak official fell for a hoax about ‘cow masks’ and the EU
The bizarre claim that Europe plans to mask cattle for climate reasons has already been debunked by Brussels.

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:35:37 +0200
Prešov hospital workers speak of ‘wartime conditions’ after mortuary changes
Employees say bodies were kept in old pathology building after demolition of main facility.

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