Slovak Spectator

News digest: Gvt scrambles to contain foot-and-mouth disease
Legendary Bratislava inn for sale, how to get medical help, and Slovak biathlete's fabulous performance.

Unique lake doubles its size, as do its fish, attracting fishermen from all over Slovakia
The formation of the lake is directly linked to mining.

Legendary Bratislava establishment for sale
Funus has a approximately 200-year history.

New cybersecurity requirements impact energy sector
Cyber threats in Slovakia and other European Union countries have been on the rise in recent years and are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Last Week: Fico regains his strength. Or does he? 
A closer look reveals the dark side of Fico’s deal with the rebels.

Out-of-hours medical help in Bratislava: a quick guide
Where to go when your GP is unavailable and the problem cannot wait until morning.

Teenagers sentenced after brutal assault leaves man without legs
Five youths from eastern Slovakia receive suspended sentences for attacking and sexually assaulting a homeless man.

News digest: Slovakia confirms foot-and-mouth disease, begins culling livestock
Rural areas of Slovakia experience 'transport poverty', taboo literature uncovered in 20th century Bratislava, and Slovakia Is Europe protests sweep Slovakia again.

Slovakia is experiencing 'transport poverty' – and it's a growing issue, says institute
Some Slovaks who don’t have a car must walk kilometres to reach a bus stop.

Slovak bakers reject the idea of using insect-based ingredients in their products
All food products containing this novel food must be properly labelled to inform consumers of the presence of insects.

A century ago, a secret porn publisher operated in Bratislava
Pornography has existed for centuries. Once used to convey political messages, it slid into consumerism as early as the time of Ľudovít Štúr.

Young Slovak photographer wins admiration, patrons among wealthy Arabs
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Weekend: Theatre and chamber music lovers rejoice!
Here's what to do during the weekend of March 21-23.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Basketball, queers, and contemporary flair – all coming your way in the coming days.

She’s got the look – and the vision
Eva Staroňová built a career in modelling but found her true calling in cultural diplomacy—now she is on a mission to showcase Slovakia to the world.

News digest: Fico brought his veto to Brussels—then found nothing to block
While a fire claims young lives, poverty tightens its grip in Slovakia.

Slovakia’s EV charging leader attracts major global investor
GreenWay lands €50 million investment from French fund Mirova.

Sweet but illegal: Home bakers are sidestepping the law
Homemade cakes may taste like tradition, but an unregulated baking boom is estimated to cost the state millions in lost taxes.

Slovakia slammed in secret UN letter over human rights rollback
Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár has downplayed the significance of the letter.

Slovakia’s labour market is thriving. But its workers are stuck.
As agriculture and industry decline, services are driving job growth.