Smer politicians during their International Women's Day tour on February 28, 2024 in Prešov, eastern Slovakia.

Fico's love for Russia, Brussels toilet, and Ruslana's song: Smer kicks off International Women's Day tour

Ex-Smer member and presidential hopeful Peter Pellegrini joined the event via video.

Michal Frank 29. feb 2024
The Constitutional Court in Košice.

News digest: Smer's celebrating women and Lipšic's office closure

What's on in Bratislava, a Slovak-Vietnamese on growing up in Slovakia, and director of Google Czechia and Slovakia resigns.

29. feb 2024
The silhouette of Daniel Lipšic.

Constitutional Court didn't help. Special Prosecutor's Office will shut down in March

More than 1,000 cases waiting for redistribution around the country.

29. feb 2024
Slovaks who are helping Ukraine. Marcel Rebro (left), Dodo Dobrík (upper right), and Eliška Horsáková (bottom right).

Stories of Slovaks who have not given up on Ukraine

Not a single one wants Russians near the Slovak border.

Daniel Hoťka and 1 more 29. feb 2024
Dušan Galusek.

Slovak academics: don’t underestimate yourselves, says leading glass researcher

Dušan Galusek researches cutting-edge applications of glass.

29. feb 2024

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between March 4 and 10.

29. feb 2024

The business service sector is eager to get new roles and competences

Slovakia offers reasonably priced talent, a return on investment and added value.

29. feb 2024
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Glossary: Health care

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.

29. feb 2024
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Upholding tradition and excellence at Kúpele Piešťany

Boris Banovský is a key figure associated with Kúpele Piešťany, one of Slovakia’s most prestigious spa resorts.

29. feb 2024

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

This Sunday hikers will set out on a hike to Veľký Javorník and Malý Javorník.

29. feb 2024
Miriam Hojčušová 29. feb 2024
Entrepreneur, political organiser, and podcaster Claudia Alner.
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At 9, she saw poverty in Vietnam. The moment changed her further life in Slovakia

Claudia Alner's life weaves a captivating blend of Vietnamese heritage and Slovak culture, reflecting her unique journey from childhood in Slovakia to her multifaceted adulthood.

28. feb 2024
Věra Jourová.

News digest: European Commission VP warns of Russian propaganda, points to Slovakia

Child rights proposal rejected by Parliament, concert to help a musician, and rural idyll not originally Slovak.

28. feb 2024
MP Vladimíra Marcinková (SaS).

Parliament rejects proposal on child rights in hospitals

MP attacks coalition for not backing legislation to allow parents to accompany offspring.

28. feb 2024

Rural idyll considered quintessentially Slovak not endemic

The romantic shepherd life of the past as we imagine it now was incredibly demanding - and immigrated to Slovakia.

Branislav Chovan 28. feb 2024
Slovakia and Ukraine have different track gauge, causing delays when it comes to train services.

Direct train line between Košice and Kyiv planned

Only Košice-Mukachevo link currently operating.

28. feb 2024

News digest: Eastern Slovakia to host Ukrainian and Slovak leaderships in April

A diplomatic note sent to Belgium, Visegrad Four summit in Prague, and Bosch's change of heart.

27. feb 2024
From left to right: Slovak PM Robert Fico, Polish PM Donald Tusk, Czech PM Petr Fiala, and Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán during a press conference in Prague on February 27, 2024.

Prague summit shows Visegrad Four's profound divide over Ukraine

Robert Fico and Viktor Orbán form first team, Petr Fiala and Donald Tusk the second.

27. feb 2024
The interstate line REX Bratislava - Marchegg - Vienna will be suspended until December.

Some trains from Bratislava to Vienna will be out of service until December

Repair work on the track from Bratislava to Marchegg will begin next week.

27. feb 2024
Bosch is winding down production in Prešov, eastern Slovakia.

Bosch won't create 4,000 new jobs, bringing e-bike production in Slovakia to end

The German investor cites low demand, politicians blame one another.

27. feb 2024
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