Miroslav Suja.

Another far-right MP's 'green' past creeps up on him

Miroslav Suja opposes environmental protection, but was on the Green Party's slate.

28. aug 2023
Boris Kollár

What Sme Rodina leaves behind at the intelligence service

And what message it sends to potential coalition partners.

28. aug 2023
A souvenir shop in the Bratislava city centre.

Souvenirs tourists buy in Bratislava are often made in China

The souvenir business is already globalised in Slovakia.

28. aug 2023
Spectator College

Glossary: Hobbies, Leisure Time and Lifestyle

Spectator College provides readers who want to improve their English with glossaries of useful words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.

25. aug 2023
September 2017

News digest: Slovakia signs deal to diversify its nuclear fuel supplies

Most Slovaks oppose abortion ban, August-September's hottest events, and the 79th anniversary of the SNP.

25. aug 2023
A hiker climbs a ladder at the Misové Waterfalls in the Suchá Belá gorge in Slovak Paradise National Park, eastern Slovakia.

Beating the queues in Slovenský Raj: Tips and alternatives

Parts of the national park can get very busy in the summer – but alternatives are at hand.

25. aug 2023
Celina Washburn, a pro-choice supporter. pictured in Arizona, USA ,on September 23, 2022. A new Slovak survey of 1,000 people reveals 83 percent of Slovaks are opposed to any government-enforced abortion ban.

Slovaks overwhelmingly oppose any legal ban on abortion, survey indicates

83 percent say they oppose a government ban, while just 12.8 percent favour one.

25. aug 2023
Mária Valachyová, chief economist at Slovenská Sporiteľňa, presenting the bank's index of prosperity.

Slovakia is struggling economically, prosperity ranking finds

Some good news: Slovaks do seem to be happier.

25. aug 2023
The postcard of a Senica mansion, also known as “Machatka”, dates back to 1910.

History Talks: The last mansion of Senica

The Senica mansion was probably designed by architect Franz Anton Hillebrandt of Vienna.

Branislav Chovan 25. aug 2023
A chamber concert will take place in a botanical garden.

Weekend: Even the plants will dance!

A little bit of magic in Bratislava, good wine and a showcase of Gemer's folklore. Here's what to try out during the weekend August 25 - August 27.

25. aug 2023

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between August 24 and September 3, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

24. aug 2023
R4.

News digest: Slovakia may name its planned motorway after Andy Warhol

Extremely high temperatures on Friday and Saturday, extra fee for foreign students living in Bratislava dorms, Milan Uhrík's unexpected views.

24. aug 2023
Dormitories in Mlynská Dolina, Bratislava.

New fee at Bratislava university dormitories will affect foreign students

Students will pay €5 to use their own electric appliances.

24. aug 2023
Milan Uhrík, head of the far-right Republika, on a billboard in June 2023.

Far-right party leader has kept quiet about his past pro-Western views

In his twenties, Republika chair Milan Uhrík was a member of a pro-Western political youth group.

24. aug 2023
The Slovak Information Service building in Bratislava under renovation in 2018.

Slovakia’s new spy chief is third in three years

Tomáš Rulíšek has replaced Michal Aláč following accusations of serious crimes.

24. aug 2023
The ruins of the Biely Kameň castle near Svätý Jur.

3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Set out on a hike to Biely Kameň Castle or visit chamber concerts in the Botanical Garden.

24. aug 2023
A vintage motorcycle, as capture in Tužina.

They're old and loud. Babeta, Manet and Stadion bikes meeting brings vintage fun

Read a selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

24. aug 2023
An old Hungarian burial ground from the 10th century on the territory of the future Valaliky Strategic Park, where archaeologists discovered more than 260 graves on June 20, 2023 in Valaliky, near Košice.

Site chosen for new car plant was once used for burial rituals

Evidence of various cultures have been unearthed at the location.

24. aug 2023
Martin Bednárik.

News digest: Magnetic reminder that Slovakia still celebrates its controversial figures

Hungary buys another property in Slovakia, what are Slovaks googling ahead of election, and a festival to end the summer season.

23. aug 2023
Smer leader Robert Fico, as portrayed on February 16, 2023.

Robert Fico wife, stop Robert Fico. What Slovaks are googling ahead of elections

Smer chief and party dominate Slovak internet searches.

23. aug 2023
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