Slovakia Spectator
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:44:00 +0100News digest: Ice triumph in Milan, icy debate in Strasbourg
The Constitutional Court has spoken — and so have MEPs debating Slovakia.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:02:04 +0100In Slovakia, IKEA’s hottest seller isn’t a sofa — it’s Swedish meatballs
Swedish retailer sells up to 4,500 meals a day in Slovakia, with restaurant revenues rising 11 percent.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:34:39 +0100Environment Minister cites Italian national park to justify flagpoles, but the flag isn’t in a park at all
Tomáš Taraba’s video points to Italy as inspiration, but the location shown lies outside a national park, according to Italian officials.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:21:04 +0100Copper lost at sea for 500 years returns to Banská Bystrica
Artefacts bearing the Fugger seal have returned to the town that once stood at the heart of Europe’s copper trade.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:18:36 +0100By honouring my grandfather, I secured my future in Europe
I was intrigued — not just by reconnecting with my heritage, but by the unexpected doors it could open across Europe and beyond.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:58:06 +0100The Tatras are hosting a snowman symposium. Yes, really
Cold weather, creative chaos.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:41:00 +0100Constitutional Court suspends law curbing use of cooperating defendants
Judges halted a law critics say could derail corruption trials and protect powerful figures.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:19:13 +0100Bratislava court rejects controversial case against anti-corruption investigators
A judge ruled the prosecution’s case was too procedurally compromised to go to trial.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:25:10 +0100Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Japanese DJ, a popular Slovak band, or a stroll through a bazaar in a Bratislava square.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:56:00 +0100European Capital of Culture drives long-term urban investment in Trenčín
From a new river promenade to renovated cultural landmarks, European Capital of Culture projects aim to strengthen the city’s public and cultural infrastructure.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:07:34 +0100News digest: Estonia holds firm; Slovakia slips again
Holocaust witness dies, Purgatory corruption case goes to trial, Polish deaths rise in Slovak mountains.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0100How employees can settle their 2025 tax – and what deadlines matter
Workers must choose between employer settlement and filing a tax return.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:29:03 +0100Criminal law amendment halts thousands of tax crime cases, prosecutors warn
More than 2,300 investigations were dropped after new thresholds and limitation rules took effect in 2024.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:06:03 +0100Citizen science sheds light on Bratislava’s urban snakes
Nearly 600 verified sightings provide the first systematic picture of the Aesculapian snake in the city.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:32:51 +0100Supreme Court clears path for trial in politically sensitive Očistec case
The ruling allows indictments filed in 2021 against figures linked to the Smer era to proceed to trial.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:05:00 +0100It’s time to rethink Čumil
A recent controversy asks whether a joke statue should still represent Bratislava.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:46:01 +0100News digest: Paris sees hope for Slovakia, doubts about Fico remain
National Gallery visitor slump, African hair salon, Vlhová’s Olympic return.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:48:20 +0100Danish retailer Normal to open first store in Slovakia
The discount chain will open its first outlet in Bratislava.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:23:07 +0100New drone science centre aims to transform STEM education in central Slovakia
The planned hub will link schools, experts and industry in drone technology, robotics and data analysis.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:05:56 +0100Košice IT firm hiring again after layoffs as ad campaign draws criticism
A controversial slogan used in online recruitment advertising has angered former staff laid off last summer.