Slovakia Spectator

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100
From American Tiktokers to 'sausage' signage: Slovakia's hidden taste treasures
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:24:00 +0100
Bridging the gap
Cooperation between academia and the business service sector in Slovakia is gaining momentum.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100
News digest: Interior minister wants to be kept in the loop – perhaps too much so
Slovaks are less happy than last year, there is an attack on Slovak culture, weekend tips are included, and astronomical spring has arrived.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:48:25 +0100
Arts Support Fund cancels live grants, throwing cultural projects into uncertainty
Nearly €2 million withdrawn from ongoing festivals and centres as legal concerns mount.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Why Slovakia is losing ground in the race for the cars of the future
A turning point for Slovakia’s car industry: growth today, uncertainty tomorrow.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100
With women’s football on the rise, Slovak scientists lead studies on heading impact on players
General awareness of long-term effects on brain remains low.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:42:12 +0100
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
From choral concerts to a clothing swap and a piano recital.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:31:15 +0100
Bratislava is moving its Foreigners’ Police – and not everyone is happy
After years on the outskirts, the office is heading closer to the centre.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Weekend: A symbolic farewell to winter on slopes and with a tradition
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 20-22 March.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100
News digest: Canards in the corridors – coalition dismisses, opposition insists
Sacked and shaky – coalition loses another MP, fuel crunch puts foreign drivers in focus, and Bratislava picks.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:47:27 +0100
Slovakia limits diesel sales as shortages hit border regions
Drivers face caps on fuel purchases while foreign motorists will pay more under new emergency measures.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:42:35 +0100
ESET Science Award returns with focus on impact of knowledge in uncertain times
Since last year, the award has been open to all scientists, regardless of their field.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:37:32 +0100
Slovak-Dominican goalie impresses in top junior league in US
Roberto Leonardo Henriquez’s performances underline his growing potential.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:30:43 +0100
Slovakia is the latest stop in China’s auto expansion
Chery adds four SUVs to the mix, joining a growing list of Chinese brands moving into central Europe.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Slovak astrophysicist at MIT sheds light on early universe
Dominika Ďurovčíková took approach to career into non-profit helping women.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:40:23 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Discover the stars through a professional telescope, visit the zoo, and experience the distinctive music of MAG.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:47:00 +0100
The Habans of Sobotište
Persecuted from Switzerland to Slovakia.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:24:34 +0100
The job is dead. Long live the skill.
In the age of AI, organizations must move from rigid job descriptions to dynamic skills that allow people and companies to adapt, learn and compete.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:54:00 +0100
News digest: Government to tackle ‘fuel tourism’, measures aimed at foreign drivers
Red light mystery explained, a Trump-friendly US channel could land in Slovakia, and a controversial monument in Dunajská Streda.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:50:28 +0100
Hungarian far-right leader tells Dunajská Streda rally he is “closest yet” to power
László Toroczkai used a campaign stop in southern Slovakia to present his party as a potential kingmaker in Hungary’s election.

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