Slovakia Spectator
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:54:00 +0100News digest: From mailbox to embassy? Opposition warning raises questions
A Frenchman in love with Slovakia, a Slovak brand quits, a whistleblower helps, and a Slovak journalist makes the NYT front page.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:58:30 +0100Slovakia’s rents steady as life in Bratislava grows ever more expensive
Smaller flats gain value.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:05:56 +0100French embassy rebukes Slovak official over claims of diplomatic influence on court
The dispute follows a ruling striking down a law regulating non-governmental organisations.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:19:09 +0100What the war in Ukraine looks like from a Slovak playground
Living near Bratislava, I have watched conversations about Ukraine shift from solidarity to fatigue.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:33:12 +0100High Tatras praised in Romania for turning nature into adventure
The mountain region received the Adventure Star – Certificate of Excellence at an international tourism fair in Bucharest.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:06:06 +0100What foreigners must report to the Foreigners’ Police – and how to do it properly
When your life changes in Slovakia, your paperwork must too.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:50:03 +0100International schools among targets as police respond to renewed threats
Police patrols were deployed outside schools in Bratislava after messages posted on Telegram warned of possible attacks.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:55:00 +0100News digest: Everyone delivered. Nobody ordered. This is Slovakia’s iPhone saga
Cities mark four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as PM Fico halts emergency electricity to Slovakia’s eastern neighbour.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:12:29 +0100Crime against humanity? Slovakia halts emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine
Prime Minister Robert Fico says further measures could follow unless Russian oil transit to Slovakia and Hungary resumes.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:59:02 +0100‘Is this going to make me a star?’ American influencer reacts after Slovaks say she looks like their prime minister
Slovak social media users have flooded TikTok star Gwen McMullen’s posts after noticing her striking similarity to the country’s controversial premier.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100The French scientist who found his calling – and love – in Slovakia
Olivier Monfort first encountered Slovaks at a festival. The friendships that ensued eventually led him here.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:42:04 +0100Artificial intelligence helps with lectures, and admin
AI is making teaching at universities more interactive, and saving lecturers time.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:34:00 +0100These drones are terrorising Ukraine. Now they are on display in Slovakia
Campaigners bring replicas of Russian attack drones to Slovak cities to highlight civilian suffering and the need for continued solidarity with Ukraine.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:43:42 +0100In the Low Tatras, a cave that once sheltered Jewish refugees
Known as Kamenné mlieko, the site above Liptovský Ján provided refuge to 45 people during the Second World War.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:16:00 +0100The lost boys
Who, exactly, are the ‘hyenas’ in this story?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:13:02 +0100The battle for Olympic bronze is over. Slovakia lost to Finland 6–1
Slovakia ends the Olympic hockey tournament in fourth place.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:34:54 +0100Slovakia marks anniversary of murder of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová
Eight years after the killing of the journalist and his fiancée, the identity of the alleged mastermind remains unknown.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:02:31 +0100From murdered journalist Ján Kuciak to the Bödör Republic
How did this happen?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:14:30 +0100Earthquake shakes south-west Slovakia
The epicentre was near Šamorín, close to the Slovak–Hungarian border.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:13:00 +0100USA defeat Slovakia to reach Olympic final as Slovaks turn attention to bronze game
A dominant American performance built an early lead that Slovakia could not overcome.