Slovakia Spectator

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: Your invitation to two popular autumn fairs
Here's what to do during the weekend of 11-13 September.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:37:00 +0200
The hills around Kremnica
Male Rock was so named because of its shape.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:28:26 +0200
Dug deep, flowing again
Restored Small Foki Danube arm passes first drought test.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:15:55 +0200
Slovan faced a different level of football in Paris
The match exposed the huge challenge of competing at Europe’s highest level.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:51:05 +0200
News digest: Culture Ministry power duo is over. Šimkovičová pushes Machala out
Skilled trades out-earn graduates, Hont turns to rural tourism, cities fight to keep integration centres alive.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:27:51 +0200
From industry to shared services, Slovakia faces a changing labour market
Slower industrial growth, job cuts in shared services and the growing role of AI are reshaping Slovakia’s labour market.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Join the festival at Devín castle or a weekend of wine, music and harvest traditions in Rača.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:37:35 +0200
Competition need not bring down a family business – a dispute among members is enough
Tomáš Demo of Highgate Law & Tax explains how to set rules for succession, ownership and profit distribution before disagreements put a company at risk.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:23:29 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein bring the sound of Stranger Things to the stage. The Rumjacks play Celtic punk, and Comics Salon returns.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:53:14 +0200
Dudince has mineral water similar to Vichy. Its famous hotel once served communist officials
Mediaeval wine cellars beneath Krupina and an unusual museum in Lišov offer more reasons to explore Hont.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:59:44 +0200
Skilled trades are out-earning university graduates. These jobs are in highest demand
AI is unlikely to replace them anytime soon.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:28:28 +0200
Why scientists are worried about plans to put giant mirrors in space
Reflect Orbital wants to provide sunlight after dark using mirrors in orbit.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:46:55 +0200
News digest: Fico’s feud with the general prosecutor heats up
Red flags in Slovakia’s PISA results, Foreigners’ Police advice for international students, and a politician’s “ideological somersault”.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200
Hont turns to rural tourism, with foreigners helping it grow
Dutch farmers have made a home in the region, a Slovak-German couple produces local oils, and Japanese tourists come to sleep above working beehives.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:02:57 +0200
Slovak pupils lag in reading but fare better in maths, PISA results show
The education minister says Slovakia may have stopped its decline, though an analyst says the evidence is not yet there.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:28:31 +0200
How much could a CO₂ car tax cost Slovak motorists?
A central bank model suggests most family cars could face an annual bill of €20 to €100, but the government says it is not considering such a tax.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:53:35 +0200
Slovak goalkeeper Belko impressed by Norway’s equality and sporting culture
The 24-year-old says life in Norway is expensive, but people can still save more – and believes Slovakia could learn from the country’s approach to sport.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:39:15 +0200
A taste of Slovakia: ryžový nákyp, the sweet rice soufflé Slovaks eat for lunch (+ recipe)
In Slovakia, ryžový nákyp is more often a sweet main course than a dessert.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:25:01 +0200
Russia tries and fails to disrupt close Polish-Czech ties, while Romania’s president shifts right
A monthly look at disinformation and hybrid threats across Central Europe, the Baltics and Romania.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:13:47 +0200
Train travel between Petržalka and Vienna will change for five days
Some REX trains will be replaced by buses. ZSSK recommends using the unaffected route via Marchegg.

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