Slovakia Spectator

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Slovak time-traveller Ema is breaking the internet
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200
News digest: First in the EU. Pellegrini hosts controversial Georgian leader
Women advance in Slovak business, mountain flora fades, a university says no to an STVR director — and why April is perfect for birdwatching.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:46:37 +0200
Chinese-owned tech trader exits Slovakia
Bluefin Century generated more than €100 million in annual sales with just a handful of employees before filing for bankruptcy.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:23:20 +0200
Fico adviser David Lindtner cleared as court questions reliability of key witnesses
Prosecutor Ján Hrivnák has lodged an appeal.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200
Slovak mountains losing plants as climate warms
Country’s ecosystems increasingly dominated by warm-adapted species.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:59:04 +0200
Leading through change
Five women at the helm of major companies in Slovakia reflect on trust, responsibility and what it takes to lead in uncertain times.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:55:56 +0200
Breaking the boardroom glass ceiling
Women are gaining ground in Slovak businesses, but men remain in charge of most of the biggest firms.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:33:00 +0200
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate spring with international culture, music and traditions.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Weekend: The ins and outs of Easter in Slovakia and where to hunt for eggs
Here’s what to do during the long weekend of 3-6 April.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200
News digest: Rail row gathers steam as drivers protest camera plan
Russian drones strike near Slovakia, Bratislava’s must-see events, and Slovak scientists join a NASA-linked mission.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:45:48 +0200
Russian drones hit Ukraine just 10 kilometres from Slovakia
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini pushes for new powers to deal with aerial threats.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:44:57 +0200
Slovak émigré’s US firms linked to companies owing millions at home
Liquidations are handled by his brother in Slovakia.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:08:17 +0200
Easter shopping in Slovakia: Who opens and who stays shut
Retailers take different approaches to Easter Monday as rules change.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:56:14 +0200
Lone apple tree from Liptov wins Slovakia’s best-ever result in European contest
The tree was nominated by a local pensioner who visits it almost every day.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200
Easier journeys to Košice airport as bus links expanded
New timetable adds dozens of services and higher-capacity buses.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Celebrate Nauryz in the park, step into the rhythm of tango, and catch a six-Oscar-winning film.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:34:00 +0200
At this Slovak farm, you get paid in milk and homemade coins
Biofarm Park mixes education, labour and novelty tokens in a hands-on agritourism experiment.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200
Elusive cosmic rays to be tracked using detectors made by Slovak physicists
A NASA stratospheric research balloon is set to launch in March next year.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: ‘Slovaks, go home’: Czech and Slovak governments reunite after long pause
People march, central bank issues a negative outlook, and caves reopen.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:46:00 +0200
‘My ex treated me better than the culture minister’: thousands rally in Bratislava to defend culture
Blending folk tradition with modern political dissent, protesters called for Martina Šimkovičová to be dismissed.

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