Slovak Spectator

Fico is preparing his biggest crime
The new nuclear plant is an annuity that should be put to a referendum.

News digest: the most dangerous time to drive in Slovakia? Fridays, say police.
Foreigners’ Police closed on Monday, a presidential motorcade sparks criticism — and ideas for the weekend ahead.

Why Slovakia’s self-employed are rethinking sole trading
Rising insurance costs and unchanged company taxes are forcing the self-employed to weigh whether it is still worth keeping a licence — or switching to a limited company.

Bratislava forest transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland by fresh snow
Winter conditions bring back memories of people.

Small modular reactors get the green light in Slovakia
A feasibility study shows that Slovakia has the conditions needed to build small modular reactors.

Weekend: Admire ice sculptures in High Tatras, cheer for biathletes
Here's what to do during the weekend of 16-18 January.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Give old Christmas trees a second life or enjoy a relaxed community market.

News digest: Slovakia leaves its EU migration box blank
Far-right Republika on the rise, what’s on in Bratislava, and controversy over staff at the public broadcaster.

Public broadcaster appoints HR chief linked to pro-Russian conspiracy radio
Choice of senior manager whose husband hosts a Kremlin-aligned outlet fuels concerns over disinformation and political influence at STVR.

Justice Ministry compensates convicted criminals after asset seizure law struck down
The ministry says it does not know how many people have been compensated or how much has been paid out.

You may already be eligible for one of the world’s strongest passports - and not even know it
Sometimes the most powerful opportunities are not the ones you seek. They are the ones you inherit - and only need to be recognized.

Detva has folklore, history and nature – so why don’t tourists stay longer?
A folk festival beneath an extinct volcano, a vast open-air amphitheatre and forest trails draw visitors – but closed sites make them leave early.

Bratislava residents return to ice-skating on frozen lakes, but caution urged
Freezing temperatures have turned lakes and river branches across the capital into natural skating rinks, reviving childhood memories.

Hohenlohe hunting lodge in the Tatras reopens to the public
Guided tours will offer a glimpse into its aristocratic past and protected natural surroundings.

From karting prodigy to Williams Academy: A Japanese-Slovak driver’s rapid rise
Kean Nakamura-Berta has reached a major milestone on his path towards Formula 1.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Discover the best of contemporary Nordic cinema, enjoy Peter Breiner’s new album, and support the Slovan basketball team.

The wheels of misfortune
Germans seemed particularly set against relics from Obišovce.

What kind of hockey team is Slovakia sending to the Olympics?
After a surprise bronze in 2022, Slovakia returns with a younger but well-balanced line-up.

News digest: Fico takes aluminium to Brussels, Slovalco in tow
Snow strains regions, carmakers warn government, top court reopens 1990s gas dispute.

Abandoned no more: a ruined castle and an old farm found new life
A guide to the best things to see and do in and around Detva, a town in central Slovakia.