Olga, 39, from Ukraine.

Slovak artist paused her work to tell the stories of Ukrainian refugees; now she wants America to see them.

Jana Rajcová’s exhibition will open at the Iowa museum in late September.

Mark Dillon 31. aug 2024
Slovak para-cyclist Jozef Metelka celebrates winning the gold medal in the C4 category 4000m track pursuit final at the XVII Paralympic Games in Paris on August 31, 2024.

Golden hat-trick complete! Metelka wins Paralympic gold after rival’s fall

The para-cyclist wins Slovakia’s first gold in Paris.

31. aug 2024
Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok (Hlas).

News digest: It's confirmed: NAKA will end on Sep 1; it was 'ineffective', claims Eštok

Slovakia’s 10 biggest aquaparks and football team Slovan Bratislava will face Europe's elite.

30. aug 2024
Ján Mazák is a Slovak who identifies as a fan of Russia.

Last year, he illegally swam to Russia; this year, he robbed a shop in Košice

After surviving a Russian prison, a Slovak one now beckons.

30. aug 2024
Tatralandia.
and 1 more 30. aug 2024
Clubs and fixtures are shown on a screen at the end of the draw for the Champions League, league phase, in Monaco on August 29, 2024.

Slovan Bratislava ready for Champions League battle against Europe’s giants

Slovan are to face Manchester City, Bayern Munich, AC Milan and other big teams in a thrilling 2024/2025 campaign.

30. aug 2024
The Uprising festival.

Weekend: Festivals and fairy tales, end your summer with these events

Witness dragons descending on central Slovakia. Here's what to do during the weekend of August 30-September 1.

30. aug 2024
Slovak rapper features in one of the billboards on Times Square.

I swear it’s not a Photoshop. Slovak rapper pops up in NYC

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

30. aug 2024
Children enjoy the relaunch ceremony of the Družba Fountain in Bratislava on June 24, 2023.

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

Do not miss out on spectacular shows near a Bratislava fountain.

29. aug 2024

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between August 31 and September 6.

29. aug 2024
The joy of Slovan players after scoring their second goal in the Champions League play-off second leg between ŠK Slovan Bratislava and FC Midtjylland on August 28, 2024, in Bratislava.
28. aug 2024
“The Victims are Warning” sculptural group in Banská Bystrica

News digest: Remembering one of the most important events in the history of Slovakia

What coalition MPs think of culture minister, the stories of Americans and Frenchmen during Slovak National Uprising, and a spectacular event for the occasion.

28. aug 2024
The Bratislava - Nové Mesto railway station.
28. aug 2024
Progressive Slovakia MP Zora Jaurová.

Even coalition MPs say Šimkovičová is terrible, claims shadow culture minister

Removing the culture minister is tricky, notes liberal MP Zora Jaurová in an interview with The Slovak Spectator.

28. aug 2024
Jana Wurstová 28. aug 2024

History Talks: Time honoured tax dodging

Vineyards were affected by war...and taxes.

Branislav Chovan 28. aug 2024
The Dawes Mission.

In the heart of the Uprising: The tragic tale of America’s mission

The Dawes Mission, now 80 years old, sought to support the Slovak National Uprising but ended in tragedy.

28. aug 2024
French partisans in combat action near Strečno in 1944.

French volunteers: Fighting in the Slovak National Uprising by choice

Many French partisans called Slovakia their second home, says Didier Rogasik of the French Embassy in Bratislava.

Tomáš Mrva 28. aug 2024
General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka.

News digest: Fico’s pension club may welcome its next member, Žilinka!

Interview with the new German ambassador and an American’s quest to find his lost Slovak family.

27. aug 2024
NAKA investigators Pavol Ďurka (l) and Ján Čurilla (r) in Bratislava on June 21, 2024.

Constitutional Court dismisses anti-corruption officers’ complaints over controversial recordings

Recordings may still be used against accused police officers who investigated corruption tied to former governments led by PM Fico.

27. aug 2024
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