Slovak Spectator

News digest: After ignoring EC warning, Slovakia now faces infringement procedure
Netherlands donates high-spec vehicles to Slovakia, Daniel Bombic remains in pre-trial detention, and Tatra banka raises its fees.

'Never retreat' is the message of support sent by Ukrainian soldiers to students in Poprad
Signed flag from the Ukrainian front reaches Poprad students after Fico clash.

Dining cars scrapped and local trains cancelled: Why the rail timetable is changing again
'Tatran' and 'Kriváň' express trains will run at different times.

€600m Istropolis redevelopment breaks ground in Bratislava
Major mixed-use project to transform Trnavské Mýto with offices, housing and cultural venues by 2031.

Love Slovak stories but can’t read Slovak? The amazing Mrs Sherwood's got you covered
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Slovak roots: dedication to get things done
Learn how a Slovak immigrant to the US hunted mobsters.

Slovak helps make city services more intuitive with AI
Dominik ‘Niko’ Dubovský lives and works in the US.

News digest: Macron breaks the ice with Fico
Legal action over vaccine scepticism, Ukrainian flag for Slovak students, water outages in Tornaľa — and weekend tips.

Slovakia to relaunch retail bonds at lower yields after strong demand
Popular scheme returns in March after last year’s rapid sell-out.

New supercomputer, money for a solar telescope: What’s new in science in Slovakia
An overview of activities in the last quarter of 2025.

Immunologist challenges Slovak official over Covid-19 vaccine claims made in Czech parliament
Zdeněk Hel plans legal action after Peter Kotlár questioned vaccine safety and the origins of Covid-19 at a seminar in Prague.

Štúr review – a carefully crafted film trapped by an old myth
A new historical drama revisits the legendary romance of Ľudovít Štúr and Adela Ostrolúcka, but hesitates to breathe new life into it.

The Ľudovít Štúr we know — and the one we invented
Historian Dušan Kováč on why Slovaks cling to myths about Ľudovít Štúr — and what history tells us about the man, his time and his ideas.

Weekend: Climb an icefall, start celebrating Fašiangy
Here's what to do during the weekend of 30 January - 1 February.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate carnival and join a community puppet-making workshop.

More than dumplings, a Prague restaurant rethinks Slovak food
A restaurant in the Czech capital is attracting attention for showing that Slovak cuisine extends well beyond its most familiar dish.

News digest: Fico denies telling EU leaders Trump is ‘dangerous’
Spy chief crash case moves on, the state turns to the public for borrowing, and what’s on in Bratislava.

Cycle, run and ski — all beneath one of Europe’s most dramatic castles
A new year-round sports complex aims to attract outdoor enthusiasts with marked trails and mountain-bike shuttle services.

‘I always felt like a European stuck in Canada.’ Actress on how Slovak roots shaped her
Brigitte Bako tried to obtain Slovak citizenship 15 years ago, but life got in the way. Now she’s determined to get it.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Learn to work with clay, sample a variety of wines, and cheer on the Slovan hockey team at a key match.