Slovakia Spectator
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:13:00 +0200What a garden in Slovakia taught me about family
I met relatives I had never known, and they welcomed me as though I had simply come home.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:03:00 +0200A teenage dream, 50 years later: This stretch of Slovak river is now protected
Ján Gábor spent decades pursuing an idea that has helped preserve 12.71 hectares of the Ipeľ and its floodplain.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200TikTok-era folklore made this Slovak cinematographer a Student Oscar contender
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:56:00 +0200A thermal camera caught an extraordinary sight in a cornfield
As many as 26 bears were feeding near the central Slovak village of Očová.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:35:53 +0200Three groups reportedly interested in Tesco’s Slovak stores
The companies behind Lidl and Kaufland, Biedronka and Albert are reportedly interested in Tesco’s Slovak and Czech businesses.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:25:57 +0200Viktória Chladoňová went to Montreal for the title. She is bringing it home
The Slovak teenager beat the Canadian favourite to become U23 road world champion.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:26:15 +0200News digest: PM Fico angry with chief prosecutor, wants to ‘give’ him to Ukraine
Family firms rethink innovation, Poland tightens security on its border with Ukraine, and science takes over five cities this weekend.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200Slovak police investigate suspected lye in bottle of mineral water
Inspectors have checked more than 700 premises. No other contaminated bottle has been found so far.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200Progressive Slovakia member vows to keep talking about gay Hlas MPs. Rights groups warn of the risks
David Púchovský says he will not reveal identities.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:20:27 +0200For generations, people have visited this forest spring in search of healing
Stories of cured ailments and improved eyesight surround Hoštecná, an hour’s walk from the spa village of Smrdáky.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:10:18 +0200Weekend: 7 ways to enjoy Slovakia this weekend
Here's what to do during the weekend of 25-27 September.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:24:58 +02003 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
From a city-wide science festival to a new celebration of Silk Road cultures.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:34:58 +0200News digest: Small towns top financial health ranking, Bratislava struggles
Half-price trains, a stolen €3,440 Pokémon card, and Almodóvar for your Thursday night.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:36:39 +0200MAN could take over Volkswagen’s factory in Martin
The plant employs more than 700 people. Its current production is reportedly set to move abroad.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:12:36 +0200Slovakia halves train fares as fuel prices rise
The government is also capping fuel retailers’ margins.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:50:02 +0200Camels by the roadside draw visitors to a farm in central Slovakia
Dolinka is home to more than 60 species, from familiar farm animals to meerkats, kangaroos and rescued camels.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:19:29 +0200Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Enrique Iglesias, Roman Games and world-class classical music.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:33:53 +0200Family firms rethink innovation
Slovak businesses are redesigning products, modernising production and testing AI, but the most useful ideas often solve simple, practical problems.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200 A city that attracted disasters
Nové Mesto nad Váhom sits right where invading armies of past centuries marched along.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200Slovak government succeeds in bid to remove Russian billionaires from EU sanctions list
France and Luxembourg joined Bratislava in seeking the delisting of Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.