Slovakia Spectator

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Hollywood star Ben Stiller is in the Tatras, scouting Slovakia for his next film
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:56:00 +0200
A mint, a football club and a resort top Slovakia’s family business growth story
The 2025 ranking shows just how diverse the engines of expansion can be.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: Republika is coming for Smer
Diesel nears €2 a litre, a Danube dredging deal divides coalition figures, Slovan suffer in Paris, and delivery couriers trade punches in Bratislava.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:46:06 +0200
Slovak diesel prices close in on €2 a litre
Fuel costs have jumped since June.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:57:15 +0200
Slovak crisis line sees sharp rise in people with suicidal thoughts
IPčko says the number seeking help has doubled in five years.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:35:28 +0200
Far-right European anti-migration tour heads to Bratislava
The European Commission rejected the campaign.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:05:58 +0200
Taraba and Danko argue over Italian firm picked to dredge the Danube
The environment minister says the deal saves millions, while the SNS leader asks why the work did not go to a state firm.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:51:29 +0200
Games in the shadow of the church: What medieval boards reveal about daily life
An international team including Slovak archaeologists has documented almost 40 carved game boards around two historic churches.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: Your invitation to two popular autumn fairs
Here's what to do during the weekend of 11-13 September.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:37:00 +0200
The hills around Kremnica
Male Rock was so named because of its shape.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:28:26 +0200
Dug deep, flowing again
Restored Small Foki Danube arm passes first drought test.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:15:55 +0200
Slovan lose 6-1 in Paris and narrowly avoid unwanted history
PSG coach Luis Enrique praised their approach, but one French observer called them “too passive”.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:51:05 +0200
News digest: Culture Ministry power duo is over
Skilled trades out-earn graduates, Hont turns to rural tourism, cities fight to keep integration centres alive.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:27:51 +0200
Degrees of uncertainty as unemployment rises among university-educated Slovaks
More than 5,000 university-educated people were unemployed in the second quarter, up 31 percent year on year, as industry slows and shared services cut jobs.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate Japanese culture, swap your unwanted clothes or enjoy wine and music at a traditional harvest festival.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:37:35 +0200
Competition need not bring down a family business – a dispute among members is enough
Tomáš Demo of Highgate Law & Tax explains how to set rules for succession, ownership and profit distribution before disagreements put a company at risk.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:23:29 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein bring the sound of Stranger Things to the stage. The Rumjacks play Celtic punk, and Comics Salon returns.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:53:14 +0200
Dudince has mineral water similar to Vichy. Its famous hotel once served communist officials
Mediaeval wine cellars beneath Krupina and an unusual museum in Lišov offer more reasons to explore Hont.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:59:44 +0200
Skilled trades are out-earning university graduates. These jobs are in highest demand
AI is unlikely to replace them anytime soon.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:28:28 +0200
Why scientists are worried about plans to put giant mirrors in space
Reflect Orbital wants to provide sunlight after dark using mirrors in orbit.

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