Slovakia Spectator

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200
‘A bold move’ wins Slovak composer a music award – for a video game
Buoyed by his success, Robert Bruckmayer wants to work on film scores too.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:11:50 +0200
News digest: The prime minister’s son becomes the story
Head to Levice, keep an umbrella handy, and do not miss cherry season.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:44:25 +0200
Coalition drops proposed botox restrictions despite doctors’ warnings
Hlas lawmakers voted to remove their own minister’s proposal after SNS demanded changes to the legislation.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:06:55 +0200
Foreigners see tourism potential in Levice – and the obstacles holding it back
Expats and local entrepreneurs point to missing accommodation, weak promotion and overlooked attractions.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:09:24 +0200
Where Schubert taught and Sacher was born: exploring Slovakia’s overlooked south
In the Levice region, history links small Slovak towns to Vienna’s cultural giants.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:12:36 +0200
After €29 billion in EU support, Slovakia still struggles to close regional gaps
European Union funds transformed Slovakia. They also made it dependent on Brussels, a review shows.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:12:21 +0200
After years of waiting, Petržalka moves ahead with crossings over Chorvátske rameno
Two permanent footbridges will replace pontoon crossings as the city’s project remains on hold.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:16:23 +0200
Why Slovakia is falling behind its neighbours
The country’s economic decline is the result of two decades of missed opportunities, misguided policies, and four cabinets led by Robert Fico.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:53:08 +0200
Government rejects Žilinka’s bid to rewrite tax crime rules
The decision comes as police and tax officials unveil a new ‘Tax Shield’ unit aimed at strengthening the fight against tax fraud.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:38:49 +0200
News digest: Slovaks are coming back — sort of
Slovakia’s most heavily fined football club, Ružomberok’s iconic stepped streets, and why two Czech tourists could be fined up to €3,000.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:01:51 +0200
Bratislava’s strangest traffic stop? Police intercept moving couch
The bizarre late-night ride ended outside the Bratislava Regional Police Directorate.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:42:36 +0200
Italian beauty giant to open first-ever Slovak store
KIKO Milano will make its Slovak debut at Aupark Bratislava.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:07:35 +0200
A Polish campaign backfires, and a drone story finds its black sheep
A monthly look at disinformation and hybrid threats across Central Europe, the Baltics and Romania.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:28:23 +0200
A top-flight club fined every other game, becoming Slovakia’s most heavily penalised side
Spartak Trnava paid €54,650 in disciplinary fines during the 2025/26 season.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:01:15 +0200
Virtual reality brings one of Slovakia’s finest Gothic churches to life
A new project in Štítnik will let visitors explore centuries of history, art and symbolism while creating a digital archive to support future research.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:47:57 +0200
The town where locals still climb centuries-old staircases to get to the main square
Ružomberok’s network of steps has linked homes, churches and markets with its hilltop centre for generations.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:15:13 +0200
Petržalka-Vienna rail services return to normal after train ban
Slovakia's transport regulator temporarily barred Austrian trains from entering the country last week over missing documentation.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:37:12 +0200
Last Week: President Pellegrini faces a dilemma 
He must choose whether to appoint two contentious ambassadors. They wouldn’t be the first reprobates to represent their country abroad, but still... 

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:32:14 +0200
News digest: First Russia, now Belarus? Smer leaders continue their eastern approaches
Blanár visits Ukraine to discuss cooperation, volunteers expand roe deer rescue across Slovakia, and the economy grew modestly in early 2026.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:47:35 +0200
Austerity measures push supermarket chain Billa into loss
Retailer blames higher taxes, rising labour costs and weaker consumer spending as profits swing to an €8 million loss despite higher sales.

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