Slovakia Spectator

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200
Slovak scientists’ art and study published in prestigious journal
Polyphenols currently in scientific spotlight.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:56:30 +0200
News digest: High Tatras region in the running for 'most desirable destination' honour
Fico angrily denies Slovakia's involvement in coalition of the willing, Austrian earthquake felt in Slovakia, and another scorching heatwave is on the way.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200
Fico says Slovakia didn’t join the coalition of the willing. Its ambassador showing up complicates things
A media report triggered a political storm, with Fico denying membership and Paris saying the issue was a misunderstanding.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:20:29 +0200
Quiet people belong in leadership too - even in showbiz
At Slovakia’s largest private broadcaster Markíza, Monika Zemančíková is reshaping learning and wellbeing programmes.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:53:32 +0200
My Slovak citizenship journey began as an escape plan from America
I did not expect the process to reconnect me with a country already woven into my life.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:39:48 +0200
AI, salaries and hiring: Key changes on Slovakia’s labour market
Explore the key developments shaping Slovakia’s labour market in 2025 and 2026.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200
A former Argentine soldier reveals what has surprised and impressed him in Slovakia
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:58:00 +0200
News digest: A quiet U-turn in Bratislava
Slovak firefighters head to France to help with wildfires, a US-born skier with Slovak roots, and our picks of quirky weekend events.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:28:00 +0200
Four injured after propane-butane cylinder explodes at Bratislava market
Three people were taken to hospital with burns after the blast.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:24:09 +0200
Ukraine to host Nations League matches in Slovakia
Trnava’s Anton Malatinský Stadium will stage October fixtures against Northern Ireland and Hungary.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200
Irish teenager accused of fatal hit-and-run near Bratislava found by police
A 51-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a BMW near Čunovo.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:19:00 +0200
A mountain haven for bandits
All the buildings but one were flattened during WWII.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:15:14 +0200
Weekend: Relive Bratislava’s royal history as Maria Theresa returns
Here's what to do during the weekend of 24-26 July.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200
A desert in Slovakia? This protected sand dune reserve proves it exists
Šranecké piesky combines towering dunes, rare species and a landscape unlike anywhere else in the country.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:31:52 +0200
News digest: Foreign hiring drops down employers’ priorities
Russian-linked hackers target Slovakia; Arts Support Fund chairman runs out of answers; and 10 tips for enjoying Bratislava.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:49:22 +0200
Little-known Slovak road rule requires reflective marking for bikes on car carriers
Police say the requirement is in line with current legislation.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:45:08 +0200
US-born skier with Slovak roots strengthens Slovakia’s alpine team
Nineteen-year-old Emma Guggenheimer brings elite training into the national squad.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:15:11 +0200
The boys who taught one robot to rescue and another to talk
Their virtual machine won two world titles in Korea, while Štvorec the humanoid robot is already moderating press conferences in Slovakia.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:12:14 +0200
New Slovak mushroom map shows where pickers are finding success
MapaHub collects recent mushroom reports while hiding the exact locations of popular forest spots.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:55:41 +0200
Slovakia targeted in Russian cyber campaign, opposition demands answers
Slovak authorities confirmed that Russian-linked hackers targeted the country.

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