Slovakia Spectator

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:54:00 +0100
News digest: Rising fuel prices? Fico bets on Slovnaft – and Pellegrini signs off
Slovakia rejects updated WHO health rules, students sit their English maturita exams, plus events to attend in Bratislava.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:48:05 +0100
Slovakia moves to reject WHO health regulations
Officials say the decision is temporary and based on legal questions, not pressure from anti-vaccine figures.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:41:15 +0100
Spanish automotive supplier to shut Trnava plant
Antolin’s other operations in Slovakia appear to be performing better.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:49:20 +0100
Not your grandmother’s paprikáš
Slovak-American cooking shows that cultural authenticity is not about purity, but about continuity.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:31:02 +0100
What was in this year’s English maturita?
The tests included stories about carnivals in Malta, hidden gems in Paris, a Dutch watchmaker and a Puerto Rican physician.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:28:54 +0100
Concrete falls from Bratislava bridge, prompting temporary closure of walkway
Residents reported chunks breaking off the Prístavný Bridge last week. The path below has since been cleared and reopened.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:28:54 +0100
Court finds far-right influencer Daniel Bombic guilty of extremism
The internet provocateur received a three-year prison sentence suspended for four years. Both sides have appealed, meaning the decision is not yet final.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:59:56 +0100
Slovakia cannot shoot down drones legally in peacetime, officials say
Leaders propose constitutional change, but they lack the votes needed and opposition parties question the plan.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Explore the beauty of the Little Carpathians on a scenic hike, take a passionate tango lesson, and feel the rhythm of true jazz.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:28:00 +0100
Building a life beyond borders
What began as a work opportunity for John Patrick Pletado turned into an 11-year journey of growth, community, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:58:00 +0100
News digest: Fico and Šimečka trade straitjacket and booze jibes over fuel prices
An Afghan teen’s win, President Peter Pellegrini’s “state of threat” proposal, and St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Slovakia.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:29:58 +0100
We disagree. We toast. We stay.
Preparing a Ukrainian feast with 20 women, I kept thinking about how solidarity is less about harmony than about staying at the same table.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:23:48 +0100
Afghan teen thought he was in Austria but was detained by Slovak police – court challenge succeeds
A judge ruled authorities must reconsider the rejection of his asylum claim.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:03:42 +0100
Where to get great coffee in a town beneath a castle – and where beer lovers should go
Plenty of reasons to stop in and around Trenčín. Here are a few.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:23:21 +0100
Trenčín wants foreigners to visit and stay. A castle and square alone are not enough
The city is using its European Capital of Culture year to build a stronger cultural and culinary draw.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:03:40 +0100
What even is paradise anymore? A Slovak photo festival wants your answer
The winning photographer will get a €2,000 prize, residency and a solo exhibition in Banská Štiavnica.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100
News digest: Ukrainians boost economy, while culture minister courts (another) scandal
Slovakia celebrates Paralympic medals, secondary school leaving exams return, and Pitbull – aka Mr Worldwide – will perform in the country.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:34:37 +0100
How to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Slovakia
A Lord of the Dance, three priests and a funeral.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:12:14 +0100
A man is turning a mountain into a climbing playground
Nearly 700 routes, hidden rock walls and a DIY via ferrata in the Vtáčnik Mountains.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:56:15 +0100
Law firm founded by Minister Kaliňák posts striking profits
Kallan Legal earns heavily from cases linked to Smer.

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