Slovakia Spectator
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0100Slovakia’s business service centres seek talent in IT, finance and AI
The positions may be attractive for Slovak experts working abroad.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:59:00 +0100News digest: Fico talks peace, but Slovakia’s arms exports tell a different story
A rising Slovak football star in the Netherlands, an extra day off for students, and a rainy forecast.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:22:11 +0100Slovakia’s next star? Footballer’s value has exploded in just six months
Leo Sauer’s performances in the Netherlands are demanding attention.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:14:36 +0100What does President Pellegrini want?
His voters overwhelmingly support a pro-Western Slovakia. So why does he remain silent as Fico courts Russia’s influence?
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:10:31 +0100A buried solution? Slovakia’s first CO₂ storage site takes shape
A gas firm plans to repurpose a depleted reservoir near Nitra – but environmental concerns linger.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:08:19 +0100Bratislava introduces new parking rules at Železná Studnička
New rules aim to free up spaces for visitors, not commuters.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:11:48 +0100Transit trucks diverted from Bratislava’s busiest bridge. At least in one direction
Authorities hope to ease congestion and pollution by keeping transit trucks out of the city.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:59:00 +0100News digest: Danko goes ballistic after state poll wipes out SNS – and he is not holding back
How much did Slovaks spend on gambling in 2024?
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:19:42 +0100How disinformation groups are twisting Štúr’s legacy for pro-Putin propaganda
Was Ľudovít Štúr truly an opponent of democracy?
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:01:00 +0100Packing up the past: Bratislava’s art institutions move into the future
After 30 years of struggling on obsolete premises, GMB and MMB get a new, joint, modern storage facility, for their artworks and artifacts.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:58:26 +0100A pro-Russian group says 450,000 want to end Russia sanctions
Brat za Brata delivered a petition to the president on Tuesday, but accusations of forgery cast doubt on its claims.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:55:39 +0100Fico’s Croatian getaway? PM hits back at allegations over alleged villa
Reports from Croatian media say the Slovak PM has begun construction in a luxury seaside village.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:25:20 +0100Skalica’s tourism playbook: a canal cruise, trdelník, alcohol, and singing in church
In Skalica, a push for experience-based tourism is reshaping how visitors explore its past and present.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:54:12 +0100In Holíč, a brewery, a castle, and echoes of imperial grandeur
Additionally, the border town is home to the only preserved windmill in Slovakia.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:20:00 +0100Honoring women, uplifting communities
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate, reflect, and take action—honoring it through support and solidarity that make a real impact.
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:59:00 +0100News digest: Former MP scolds actors – audience drowns her out. Unscripted “drama” goes viral.
Brash “journalist” takes aim at EU chief, a reminder to buckle up, and a stressful week ahead for some students.
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:29:36 +0100Syrian legionnaire could be a game-changer for DAC
The smallest player on the pitch, Ammar Ramadan, stunned Trnava with a header over the weekend.
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:27:36 +0100This Slovak town never had a public beach – now it is building one from scratch
Locals have been using the site as an informal beach, but the shoreline is overgrown.
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:25:58 +0100Robert Fico wades into Romania’s election row, calling for EU intervention
But over the weekend, the premier focused on women – offering praise while avoiding their real challenges.
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:57:35 +0100Populism over productivity? Slovakia’s wages stuck in the middle-income trap
Government prioritises family benefits over business support.