The sculptue of M.R. Štefánik on today's Štúrovo Square.

Wandering sculptures go on tour

Hitler commemorative plaque in Bratislava did not last long.

25. mar 2022

News digest: Court orders Smer MP to stop lying about president

Big changes for universities in Slovakia. Politicians pay tribute to Madeleine Albright.

24. mar 2022
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrives for a media conference during an extraordinary NATO summit at NATO headquarters in Brussels, March 24, 2022

NATO gives green light to new battle group in Slovakia

President Čaputová says move is welcome.

24. mar 2022
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More than 30,000 jobs available for foreigners

Labour Ministry expects vacancies to grow in coming months.

24. mar 2022
The Zborov church has recently hosted the first concert following the completion of its restoration.

A restored Zborov church will serve as a cultural venue

St Žofia’s Church burned down in 1914 and later served as a warehouse.

24. mar 2022
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Operation of universities will change. MPs pass crucial reform

One of the largest universities in Slovakia still does not consider the amendment to be optimal.

24. mar 2022
President Zuzana Čaputová

Smer MP Blaha must stop spreading lies about the president

The MP should remove false claims about the president from his Facebook posts.

24. mar 2022
The Eduard Heger cabinet

Government at midterm: Some anti-corruption achievements, but coalition could have done more

The ruling parties are united in their stance on the war in Ukraine, but struggling to deal with its consequences.

24. mar 2022

News digest: New law to further simplify the life of Ukrainian refugees

Parliament passes Lex Ukraine. Slovak embassy in Ukraine moves to Uzhhorod. Omicron subvariant BA.2 likely to be dominant in the country.

23. mar 2022
The launch of the S-300 system in Bulgaria.

S-300 to stay in Slovakia if Russia leaves Ukraine, defence minister says

The comment came shortly after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned of sending the system to Ukraine.

23. mar 2022
Investments Minister Veronika Remišová

Companies from risky countries will be excluded from public procurement

The amendment adopted by the parliament responds to the Russian attack on Ukraine.

23. mar 2022
Bojnice Castle

How Bojnice Castle became a fairy-tale place

Bojnice Castle’s Golden Hall is arguably the most famous room in the complex.

23. mar 2022
The new EIA legislation might limit citizens’ rights to object to projects.

Another problem with European funds. EU stopped money for roads and railways

One operational programme is currently suspended but all money may be endangered in future.

23. mar 2022
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Parliament approves new legislation for further helping Ukrainian refugees

Refugees also do not have to pay municipal taxes and can open a bank account without the usual documents.

23. mar 2022

News digest: Foreigners' Police to gradually deal with other agenda besides refugees

An additional 365 million euros will flow into Slovakia's healthcare sector. Slovak parliament will discuss an amendment that will allow the government to exclude companies with Russian co-owners from tenders.

22. mar 2022
Volkswagen Bratislava

Volkswagen suspends production for two days

Another carmaker reports that there are no problems yet due to war in Ukraine.

22. mar 2022
Foreigners' Police in Bratislava

Foreigners' Police gradually open to all foreigners again

Agenda that can be addressed at the departments is limited, police promises they will expand it.

22. mar 2022
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Covid impacts travelling abroad. This is what you should prepare for

The Slovak Spectator has picked some destinations for travelling and requirements incomers have to meet when entering them.

22. mar 2022
The Museum of Luther's Reformation in Bratislava officially opened on March 10, 2022.

New museum celebrating Reformation opens in Bratislava

Its founder Martin Kováč hopes people will also be able to hear the gospel.

22. mar 2022
The Eduard Heger cabinet

Government lags behind in fulfilling anti-corruption promises

One plus is that the police launched investigations of corruption among prominent figures.

22. mar 2022
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