Jozef Ryník - author - The Slovak Spectator

Jozef Ryník

He has many years of experience in economic journalism. He studied economics and history. In recent years, he worked as a senior editor at the Trend weekly. Before that, he worked in the magazines Profit, Týždeň and Hospodárske Noviny. As a foreign correspondent in Canada, he gained experience in data journalism.

List of author's articles

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Exploring Nové Zámky: A town bombed by Americans, yet devoid of the castles it is named for

This southern Slovak town offers visitors a mix of museums, sacred sites and quiet green spaces.

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At Slovakia’s edge, a region of surprises

In Nové Zámky, oil drilling uncovers thermal waters, cycle paths cross into Hungary, and winemakers stake on organic vintages — a mosaic of discoveries.

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From Rammstein concerts to rescue teams: How Aliter Technologies deploys drones

The goal of Aliter Technologies is to be different than its competition.

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Children in summer camps fire the air rifle occasionally.

The Slavia air rifle: A Cold War export that outlived the regime

Some of the model lines were exported even to the West.

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Foni Book’s owners built a new hall to store books.

He started with magazines on a bicycle. Now he sells 600,000 books a year.

Richard Simonics once pedalled Hungarian newspapers across southern Slovakia. With his brother, he built Foni Book into a leading publisher.

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A fortress town on the Danube hopes tourism will bring it back to life

Once shaped by empire and occupation, Komárno is betting on spas, cycling trails and cross-border charm to forge a new future.

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Should you visit Komárno’s Courtyard of Europe? Probably not. Try this instead.

Built to celebrate Europe, this quirky square is now mostly empty – but Komárno’s old town, full of charm and great food, is just steps away.

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The Marína biscuits appeared in stores after World War II.

Crumbs of history: How two biscuits became Slovak legends

Marína and Indián biscuits are produced to this day in Piešťany.

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Leo Express offers a combination of regional connections within Slovakia, between Bratislava and Komárno, and direct international trains from the Czech Republic to Slovakia.

Leo Express revives plans for train from Brussels to Bratislava

Previous attempt abandoned amid political and commercial doubts; new bid still in early stages.

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Slovakia’s new railway boss wants nicer Bratislava station, faster trains – and fewer staff

Can Slovakia catch up with Czechia? Ivan Bednárik talks track upgrades, staff cuts and broken funding.

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Entrance to the Thermalpark in Dunajská Streda

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Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers

“We could attract more visitors by following Hungary’s lead,” says Gabriel Somogyi, stressing the need to balance local charm with stronger marketing efforts.

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X-bionic Sphere complex in Šamorín, southern Slovakia

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Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been?

Near the Hungarian border, visitors can enjoy cycling, a variety of water adventures, and delicious pastries from a bakery with a long-standing tradition.

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The boat is ready. The lake, less so.

While the Bohemia waits for deeper waters, visitors can explore hilltop castles, forest trails, and hidden frescoes in Slovakia’s overlooked northeast.

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