Slovakia Spectator

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0200
A village of Croats in Slovakia
Slovaks perceived the Croats’ demonstrative nature and self-confidence negatively.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:29:00 +0200
The long road to workplace equality
Women in Slovakia still earn less and rarely reach top leadership roles.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:59:00 +0200
News digest: A phone call, €30,000 and President Pellegrini
Slovaks oppose Ukraine’s EU bid, the defence minister frets over delayed armoured vehicles, what to do in Bratislava — and Daffodil Day offers a bright note.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200
Parliament approves equal pay law with new rights for workers
Coalition and several opposition parties backed the reform despite ongoing political tensions.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200
Ruling party Smer blocks plan to freeze ministers’ allowances
Payments set to rise as junior partners argue for restraint during austerity.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:43:27 +0200
Piešťany has the mud, the river and the tourists — but not its golden age
The spa town hits its stride for a few months each year — then slips back into something quieter, despite all its potential.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:40:57 +0200
Disinformation pays: who are the authors?
Their activity is not transparent; some don't even appear to exist.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:17:49 +0200
Hagara leads a promising generation in Slovak figure skating, says Belgian coach
Hagara’s progress reflects wider growth in Slovak figure skating.

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.

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