Beata Balogová
Beata Balogová

Beata Balogová joined The Slovak Spectator in 2003 and became the first Slovak editor-in-chief of Slovakia’s English-language weekly. Ms. Balogová was in charge of the paper and its special publications between 2003 and 2006. She spent nine months at Columbia University’s School of Journalism from 2006 to 2007, and in June 2007 she again took over as the editor-in-chief of the paper. Prior to joining The Slovak Spectator, Ms. Balogová worked for Slovakia’s first private newswire, SITA, and the state newswire, TASR. Ms. Balogová graduated with a Master of Science degree in journalism from the School of Journalism of Columbia University in New York. She also has a Master of Arts degree cum laude from the Comenius University School of Journalism, majoring in journalism. In January 2015 she left the Spectator to lead editorial team of the SME daily paper. She continues to cooperate with the Spectator.

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List of author's articles

The Slovak Spectator team back in 1996.

A paper that wasn’t supposed to last

Does an English-language newspaper still have relevance in Slovakia?

Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

What does President Pellegrini want?

His voters overwhelmingly support a pro-Western Slovakia. So why does he remain silent as Fico courts Russia’s influence?

"Slovakia is Europe" protest in Bratislava

Fico looks to Orbán but can’t tame the streets 

Fico is attempting to intimidate protest organisers or provoke violence.

Erik Kaliňák, then a Smer party MP, is pictured on a billboard before the 2024 European Parliament elections. He is now an MEP.

Where is the notorious 'young blood' of Smer?

Robert Fico has a problem connecting with students, and his Smer party is struggling to win their support.

Premier Rober Fico.

Who does Fico worship?

Putin admires Peter the Great, Erdoğan admires Mehmed the Conqueror.

Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

How Putin punishes critics and why Blaha and Fico stay silent

What constitutes Russophobia and what does not.

Former Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová.

Zuzana Čaputová: Without truth and justice, reconciliation is nothing more than an illusion

Slovakia’s former president discusses what she will be focusing on in the coming months and whether she foresees her future role in Slovakia.

Beata Balogová, Editor-in-chief of Sme daily.
Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

How to make the most of PM Fico's tragedy

The attack will not wash away all previous criminal charges from Smer.

Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová
Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

Fico wins

Peter Pellegrini prevailed, but not because Ivan Korčok would have been weak.

Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

This presidential election is a referendum on Fico's rule

Those who defend the rule of law won the first round on Saturday.

Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

Will Fico become president?

PM and Peter Pellegrini have a lot in common.

Robert Fico and Vladimir Putin in 2016.
People during January 25 protests. The caption reads "Fico protects thieves".
A mass public protest took place in Bratislava on Thursday, January 11, in opposition to the government's plans to abolish the office of the main anti-corruption prosecutor  and reduce penalties for financial crimes.

Protests place Robert Fico in a bind, with few options

There is a lot the prime minister and Smer chair cannot do.

Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

Why 2024 can be a good year

We've entered the new year with the dusted-off knowledge that we have our voice.

More than 10,000 people gathered to protest against government in Bratislava on Tuesday, December 12.

Fico miscalculates as crowds send message about attempted hijack of country

Thousands turn out to make it clear that Fico cannot do anything he wants.

Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

Fico is working to create a world according to Orbán

The Slovak PM decided to limit selected media.

Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

Why you should be interested in Robert Fico's war on media

The Prime minister's actions threaten you too.

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