Slovakia Spectator

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:46:37 +0200
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Witness thrilling medieval combat, enjoy a delicious barbecue with your neighbours, and celebrate the grand opening of Bratislava’s City Gates!

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:15:38 +0200
In Piešťany, a closed bridge does not mean a closed spa
Spa Island may still be within reach, but the town’s other highlights are well worth your time.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:03:30 +0200
News digest: Too valuable to lose, too risky to let into the fold. SNS blocks Taraba
The 'Why Slovakia?' question, layoffs at AT&T, and citizenship changes in parliament.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:07:29 +0200
Luxury chalet of former Slovak intelligence chief goes on sale
A mountain property built on a former military site in the Low Tatras is listed for €1.63 million.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:57:08 +0200
Slovakia reforms citizenship-by-descent rules after four years, alongside broader law changes
Proposed reforms promise less bureaucracy for Slovaks while raising the bar for citizenship-by-descent claims.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:32:44 +0200
Nazi-era ammunition depot discovered near Bratislava, archaeologists say
The forest site once supplied German defences and has revealed a cache of improvised weapons from the final phase of the war.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:53:31 +0200
AT&T targets Slovakia jobs in latest cost-cutting drive
More than 200 roles at risk as US telecoms group shifts work to lower-cost locations and invests in AI.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0200
Why not Slovakia? 
For many students, the real question isn’t why they come – but why so many people assume they shouldn’t. 

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:51:00 +0200
News digest: Fico ready to cooperate, Magyar too — with conditions. Opposition: Fico is next
Far-right MEP called out on TV by opposition MP, MPs return to work on Tuesday, and Daffodil Day approaches.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:18:45 +0200
Wealthy Slovaks give tens of thousands annually, new survey finds
Many donate over €10,000 a year, with most supporting education and social causes.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:31:01 +0200
End of an alliance: Orbán’s defeat leaves Fico isolated in the European Union
With Hungary shifting westward, Slovakia’s leader must decide whether to confront or conform.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200
“I enjoy using word ‘blbosť’”: A Scottish comic finds his voice in Slovak
From awkward first sentences to brand collaborations, Ross Craig proves humour travels surprisingly well across languages.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:14:37 +0200
Fico lacks capacity to obstruct Brussels like Orbán, says Haraszti
The Hungarian writer suggests Fico will struggle to replicate Hungary’s role in blocking EU decisions.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200
They found not one, but two Roman aqueducts under Bratislava
The discovery suggests frontier soldiers may have had access to advanced infrastructure — and maybe even baths.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:32:59 +0200
Slovakia’s tallest climbing wall reopens atop a historic chimney
Utekáč is attracting visitors with a unique climbing wall built on a reconstructed chimney dating back to 1787.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:28 +0200
A passport is not enough
As more Americans look to Europe, countries like Italy are tightening citizenship rules — shifting from ancestry to genuine connection.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:37:26 +0200
Where people can still eat lunch standing up in Bratislava
A fish counter in Nová tržnica has fed generations for 30 years — now drawing both loyal regulars and curious newcomers.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:20:52 +0200
Orbán goes. Where does that leave Robert Fico and Slovakia?
To Slovaks, the closely watched election is a mirror of sorts. 

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:55:47 +0200
News digest: How Bratislava turned a crisis into a system to welcome newcomers
Slovakia is under scrutiny over the state of media freedom, Fico targets a judge, and new rules will require small businesses to allow cashless payment.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:49:44 +0200
‘There is a place I can turn to if I have a problem.’
At LOOM, newcomers arrive for help – and often stay for something more.

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