News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe

News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe

Robert Fico celebrates WWII liberation with Russian and Belarusian ambassadors, 'Slovakia is Europe' protests take place once again, and Austria closes two borders with Slovakia.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Plant something on your balcony, enjoy the craft beer from famous breweries, discower the metamorphoses of silence or just enjoy classic music.

A partnership centuries in the making

A partnership centuries in the making

Slovakia’s accession to the EU enabled Germany to become its biggest trade partner.

Thomas Kurz
Slovakia’s rising stars are changing what it means to lead

Slovakia’s rising stars are changing what it means to lead

Armed with science, creativity, and global ambition, young Slovaks are leaving their mark on industries ranging from space tech to psychology.

Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons

Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons

Here's what to do during the weekend of April 4-6.

Syrian about to finally finish hotel in Bratislava started 17 years ago

Syrian about to finally finish hotel in Bratislava started 17 years ago

The hotel will have a fitness centre, wellness centre, and a congress hall as well.

Volkswagen Slovakia posts strong 2024 results despite tariff threat

Volkswagen Slovakia posts strong 2024 results despite tariff threat

The Bratislava plant boosted profit and output last year, but US protectionism and rising costs pose fresh risks for Slovakia’s flagship exporter.

Slovakia clings to its gas transit dream, even as pipelines burn

Slovakia clings to its gas transit dream, even as pipelines burn

Despite an explosion at a key Russian station, Bratislava presses ahead with plans to restore gas flows via Ukraine.

News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill

News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill

The premier has remained silent on Trump’s new tariffs. The country’s central bank governor called the move “a small Armageddon”.

Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed

Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed

From Mečiar’s NATO sabotage in the 1990s to Fico’s photo-ops with Putin today.

What abides: Giving a shit

What abides: Giving a shit

The twin towers are down, we’ve all moved on, but The Slovak Spectator’s essentials are as relevant as ever.

Číž spa water once even sent to USA

Číž spa water once even sent to USA

A local accidentally discovered salty water on his land.

Branislav Chovan
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