Slovakia Spectator

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Slovak computing infrastructure makes a small contribution to research recognised by Nobel Prize
SAV's involvement illustrates how research institutions can support major scientific projects by sharing computing resources.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Born in Poland, raised partly in Ukraine, now Slovakia’s ‘mini-Crosby’
Oleksij Myklucha now plays in Finland. His Slovak career began in Spišská Nová Ves.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:57:00 +0100
News digest: Slovak prime minister not afraid of big Germany
The coalition’s voting mishap in parliament, industrial production keeps falling, and 11 November marks Remembrance Day – get your wild poppy.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:28:58 +0100
Slovaks earn almost twice as much as a decade ago. But they can afford fewer pancakes
A European study shows how food affordability has changed since 2016.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:11:57 +0100
Slovaks still value the Velvet Revolution. Most believe the country wasted its opportunities
A new poll finds that 56 percent consider the 1989 change worthwhile, but 59 percent believe Slovakia failed to make the most of the freedoms it brought.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:41:26 +0100
From cargo cranes to skyscrapers. Bratislava picks winning design for its old port
A Swiss-led team won a competition to transform 65 hectares beside the Danube.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:00:47 +0100
Football association calls Slovak sports law a ‘tragedy’. Minister says money will reach clubs
Parliament has approved new funding rules as a dispute over millions in state support disrupts youth football.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:45:00 +0100
‘He brought a pro-Kremlin rabble to Košice.’ Actors clash over colleague’s rally
An actor in Košice organised a rally attended by politicians close to Moscow.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:51:58 +0100
He turned down Slovakia for years. Now the former Barcelona midfielder wants a Slovak passport
Ludovit Reis spent years dreaming of playing for the Netherlands. One call from Slovakia coach Vladimír Weiss helped change his mind.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:20:19 +0100
News digest: Worried about war, but not ready for it
Falling rocks cause trouble below Trenčín Castle, Fico wants to hand over the Environment Ministry, and Christmas markets are just around the corner.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Slovak engineers helped build an instrument for Mercury mission. Why is the planet so hard to reach?
After eight years in space, the European-Japanese BepiColombo mission is preparing to enter Mercury’s orbit.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:15:28 +0100
Christmas is coming: where and when to visit Slovakia’s festive markets
Slovakia’s regional capitals will soon fill with Christmas stalls, seasonal treats and festive lights.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:41:26 +0100
Slovakia U20 player Matúš Válek recovering after skate cuts neck during game
Válek underwent surgery after being struck by an opponent’s skate during a game against Czechia at the Five Nations Tournament in Sweden.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:38:17 +0100
Fico says Slovakia’s EU referendum was rigged. His defence minister raises doubts too
Prime Minister Robert Fico has revived allegations about Slovakia’s 2003 vote to join the European Union.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:06:45 +0100
News digest: Slovak pop star slams US Republicans for using her song in campaign video
Slovakia sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine, police investigate another case of threatened school violence, and our ideas for what to do this weekend.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:50:30 +0100
‘This was no party.’ Slovak doctors explain why they used apple brandy to treat poisoning
A patient at Martin University Hospital received controlled doses of alcohol after swallowing antifreeze.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:18:45 +0100
A pressure cooker could hold the key to safer nuclear power
A Slovak engineer is developing technology to detect dangerous steam leaks in ageing nuclear reactors before they escalate.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0100
The family in northern Slovakia that spends its days caring for wild animals
A round-up of uplifting stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:11:55 +0100
News digest: PM Fico brings promises to Ukraine
The prime minister joins Musk on a press freedom blacklist, Slovakia says goodbye to Blue Grandma, bomb threats continue to disrupt flights, and Patti Smith returns to Pohoda.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:33:15 +0100
Bratislava’s beloved fried pastries bring back sweet memories of the 1980s
Locals remember queuing for pirôžky under communism.

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