Slovakia Spectator
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:46:37 +0200Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Witness thrilling medieval combat, enjoy a delicious barbecue with your neighbours, and celebrate the grand opening of Bratislava’s City Gates!
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:15:38 +0200In Piešťany, a closed bridge does not mean a closed spa
Spa Island may still be within reach, but the town’s other highlights are well worth your time.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:03:30 +0200News digest: Too valuable to lose, too risky to let into the fold. SNS blocks Taraba
The 'Why Slovakia?' question, layoffs at AT&T, and citizenship changes in parliament.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:07:29 +0200Luxury chalet of former Slovak intelligence chief goes on sale
A mountain property built on a former military site in the Low Tatras is listed for €1.63 million.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:57:08 +0200Slovakia reforms citizenship-by-descent rules after four years, alongside broader law changes
Proposed reforms promise less bureaucracy for Slovaks while raising the bar for citizenship-by-descent claims.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:32:44 +0200Nazi-era ammunition depot discovered near Bratislava, archaeologists say
The forest site once supplied German defences and has revealed a cache of improvised weapons from the final phase of the war.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:53:31 +0200AT&T targets Slovakia jobs in latest cost-cutting drive
More than 200 roles at risk as US telecoms group shifts work to lower-cost locations and invests in AI.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0200Why not Slovakia?
For many students, the real question isn’t why they come – but why so many people assume they shouldn’t.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:51:00 +0200News digest: Fico ready to cooperate, Magyar too — with conditions. Opposition: Fico is next
Far-right MEP called out on TV by opposition MP, MPs return to work on Tuesday, and Daffodil Day approaches.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:18:45 +0200Wealthy Slovaks give tens of thousands annually, new survey finds
Many donate over €10,000 a year, with most supporting education and social causes.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:31:01 +0200End of an alliance: Orbán’s defeat leaves Fico isolated in the European Union
With Hungary shifting westward, Slovakia’s leader must decide whether to confront or conform.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200“I enjoy using word ‘blbosť’”: A Scottish comic finds his voice in Slovak
From awkward first sentences to brand collaborations, Ross Craig proves humour travels surprisingly well across languages.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:14:37 +0200Fico lacks capacity to obstruct Brussels like Orbán, says Haraszti
The Hungarian writer suggests Fico will struggle to replicate Hungary’s role in blocking EU decisions.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200They found not one, but two Roman aqueducts under Bratislava
The discovery suggests frontier soldiers may have had access to advanced infrastructure — and maybe even baths.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:32:59 +0200Slovakia’s tallest climbing wall reopens atop a historic chimney
Utekáč is attracting visitors with a unique climbing wall built on a reconstructed chimney dating back to 1787.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:28 +0200A passport is not enough
As more Americans look to Europe, countries like Italy are tightening citizenship rules — shifting from ancestry to genuine connection.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:37:26 +0200Where people can still eat lunch standing up in Bratislava
A fish counter in Nová tržnica has fed generations for 30 years — now drawing both loyal regulars and curious newcomers.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:20:52 +0200Orbán goes. Where does that leave Robert Fico and Slovakia?
To Slovaks, the closely watched election is a mirror of sorts.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:55:47 +0200News digest: How Bratislava turned a crisis into a system to welcome newcomers
Slovakia is under scrutiny over the state of media freedom, Fico targets a judge, and new rules will require small businesses to allow cashless payment.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:49:44 +0200‘There is a place I can turn to if I have a problem.’
At LOOM, newcomers arrive for help – and often stay for something more.