Slovakia Spectator
Fri, 29 May 2026 10:39:22 +0200A niche built on what survived
Loft living in Bratislava depends on a small number of preserved industrial buildings and is likely to remain a fringe segment.
Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200She feared Easter, hated halušky – and fell for Slovakia anyway
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Thu, 28 May 2026 23:51:00 +0200News digest: The maths of beating Fico
Fico brings LGBT+ issues back into politics, a US investor sees Slovakia as a future AI data-centre hub, and a British website backs a Slovak getaway.
Thu, 28 May 2026 20:40:47 +0200Trenčín ranks among Europe’s cheapest city breaks
The Slovak town placed fifth in a British ranking of the continent’s best-value weekend destinations.
Thu, 28 May 2026 20:16:33 +0200She wanted the world to taste Slovakia properly
After finding Slovak cuisine reduced to a brief entry in a European food encyclopaedia, Jarmila Hlávková decided to create a culinary portrait of her country.
Thu, 28 May 2026 19:37:09 +0200US investor sees Slovakia’s future not in cars, but in AI data centres
Bob Lesko says the country’s overlooked advantage is abundant electricity.
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:52:54 +0200Why Slovakia is no longer happy
The country’s slide in well-being rankings reflects years of economic underperformance and weak governance.
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:23:56 +0200Passenger says bedbugs bit him 27 times on Slovakia–Prague overnight train
The incident led to the temporary removal of a couchette carriage.
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:54:27 +0200A lifeline for Slovakia’s industrial east? Nippon Steel unveils Košice overhaul
Japanese owner signals long-term commitment to steelworks employing more than 7,500 people.
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:46:13 +02003 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
The capital brings May to a close with culture in many forms, from books to live performance.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:26:27 +0200A business partner
for tax, law, accounting and growth
Paperless processes, automation and AI can make advisory services more efficient,
but human oversight remains essential, says ETL SLOVAKIA’s Managing Partner
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200Weekend: Take to the skies with colourful balloons
Here’s what to do during the weekend of 29-31 May.
Wed, 27 May 2026 22:02:38 +0200News digest: Could Slovakia’s best-known music festival be forced out of Trenčín?
Temu’s Slovakia boom, Bratislava’s top 10 events, and Slovakia opts out of backing a tribunal for Putin’s war.
Wed, 27 May 2026 20:52:22 +0200He grew up in New York but hockey has brought him to Prešov
Lukáš Sedláček, who idolised Slovak NHL stars growing up, is joining HC Prešov for his first spell in Europe.
Wed, 27 May 2026 17:22:34 +0200Temu’s rapid rise in Slovakia comes with growing concerns
From addictive shopping features to investigations over unsafe products, the fast-growing platform is drawing criticism across Europe.
Wed, 27 May 2026 16:11:50 +0200Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Explore Bratislava’s parks and gardens, experience Iron Maiden live, and cheer on your team at the European Championship.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200Slovak roots: taking the opportunity
Do you fear overtourism? In western Slovakia there is a region that people overlook.
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:43:43 +0200Companies are asking whether Slovakia is the right place to invest, top banker says
Komerční Banka’s Richard Kellner says Slovak firms are now more likely to refinance existing projects than invest in new production capacity.
Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200Surprising find in debris from first nuclear bomb by team with Slovak scientist
Extreme conditions during blast produced unique material.
Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200One politician to Moscow, another to Minsk — Helsinki group sends children to Crimea brainwashing camp
A monthly look at disinformation and hybrid threats across Central Europe, the Baltics and Romania.