Slovakia Spectator

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:26:26 +0100
News digest: Fico, after accusing Ukraine, speaks to Zelensky, plots with Orbán
Samsung closes its Galanta plant, Ján Kováčik is re-elected Slovak football chief, and the 'Queen of Slovakia' donates to charity.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100
The problem with common sense is that it is often our beliefs, says psychologist
Vladimíra Kurincová Čavojová on why facts are not always enough to debunk a conspiracy theory.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:29:47 +0100
The Economist: Slovakia builds cars faster than anyone, but can it keep up?
Slovakia remains the world's largest per-capita carmaker, but automation and competition from Chinese electric vehicles are hot on its heels.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:21:55 +0100
Slovak roots: part of her heritage
Discover a town in northern Slovakia that may be easy to bypass, but is called a little Prague.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:41:43 +0100
What makes Prešov tick? This Mexican explorer will show you
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:51:00 +0100
From cybernetics to public art: Slovak universities are reimagining their degree programmes
Institutions have introduced dozens of new programmes, to boost employability and international appeal.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:41:00 +0100
News digest: All to play for in Slovak football
A Fico–Zelensky call, weekend ideas across Slovakia, and Bratislava takes aim at beer bikes.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:30:25 +0100
Nicknamed ‘Julo’, American-born guard becomes new hope for Slovak basketball
David DeJulius arrives from Spain’s Liga Endesa.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0100
In Slovakia, she recognised Tennessee. In Tennessee, her Slovak relative recognised Slovakia.
Cathy Dorko reflects on her roots and the influence of her Slovak grandmother, a gifted baker.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:59:26 +0100
Bratislava to tighten public drinking rules, beer bikes affected
Bratislava city councillors have approved stricter regulations on alcohol consumption in public spaces.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:31:47 +0100
Major makeover coming to Bratislava’s main station as plans unveiled
Toilets, shops and a glass façade part of long-delayed reconstruction plan.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:30:58 +0100
Bratislava airport introduces self-service baggage kiosks
Passengers departing from Bratislava’s M. R. Štefánik Airport with Ryanair can now check in their luggage more quickly.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:22:58 +0100
Slovakia remains among EU’s least advanced economies, new prosperity index shows
Slovakia placed 24th out of 27 member states.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:54:06 +0100
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Enjoy classical music, wind instrument harmonies, and a colourful cultural celebration.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:50:54 +0100
Weekend: Experience the Hindu Festival of Colours
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 27 February - 1 March.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:48:00 +0100
News digest: Kaliňák cites Denmark. Fico warns about pubs
Fatal shelter collapse, Bratislava’s upcoming events, Poles say they like Slovaks.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:05:18 +0100
Man killed after shelter collapses on people waiting outside Komárno office
Two people were seriously injured when a concrete shelter fell outside a government building on Wednesday morning.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:18:41 +0100
European capital of culture: Upcoming events in Trenčín
Your March guide to the city’s cultural highlights.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:09:00 +0100
Now is the ideal time to visit ‘the Slovak Bermuda Triangle’
The Tribeč mountains are shrouded in mystery and unexplained disappearances.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0100
The beggars of Brezová
A view of traditional houses that once lined the road of Brezová pod Bradlom.

home