Compiled by Spectator staff
Compiled by Spectator staff

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Turčianske serpentíny

From hijacked planes to hidden ponds, Turiec has plenty to discover

With its natural beauty and rich history, the region is affectionately known as the Garden of Turiec.

Slovak ice-hockey players arriving at the Bratislava airport to fly to Sweden. From left: Matúš Sukeľ, Dávid Mudrák and Andrej Golian.

Slovakia set to clash with Sweden on Ice Hockey World Championship first day

Here is the full schedule of Slovakia’s games — and where to watch them.

Juraj Šeliga

Politician’s incitement case thrown out as prosecutors condemn police handling

Juraj Šeliga says charges were politically motivated after police acted on complaint from ally of prime minister Fico.

Renovation of a former military apartment building in the town of Jelšava on 11 April 2025.

Slovak property prices rise at fastest pace since 2022 as cities lead recovery

Older flats outperform new builds amid resilient demand and falling mortgage rates. Regional disparities remain stark.

MEP Ľuboš Blaha of the ruling Smer party.

Banned for hate speech, Slovak MEP returns to Facebook and rails against critics

Ľuboš Blaha announced his comeback in a defiant video.

Prime Minister Robert Fico laid wreaths at the Central Military Cemetery of the Red Army in Michalovce, eastern Slovakia, on 6 May 2025.

Fico to meet Putin in Moscow, defying EU’s united front on Ukraine

The Slovak prime minister, the only EU leader set to attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, faces criticism at home and abroad for a visit that risks legitimising the Kremlin amid the ongoing war.

Stadium in Prešov, eastern Slovakia

The stadiums hosting the U21 Euros in Slovakia

From Bratislava’s grand arena to Prešov’s new build, these eight grounds will set the scene for Europe’s rising stars.

Tibor Gašpar, a Smer lawmaker, speaking at a conference in Volgograd, Russia, in late April.

Slovak politicians join Putin at Russian event but avoid mention of Ukraine war

Tibor Gašpar praised Soviet heroes and blasted “rewriting history”.

The WWII accordion in the Gemer-Malohont Museum dates back to WWII.

This accordion survived the Eastern Front. Then a guy swapped it for a bike.

Engraved with 20 war-torn cities, the Royal Standart saw more chaos than most people — before ending up in a sleepy Slovak village.

Work on the tram extension in Petržalka.

Bratislava’s Petržalka tram extension set to launch by end of May

The public transport network in Petržalka to be reorganised afterwards.

Prievidza, the district town nestled in the storied Upper Nitra region, offers more than echoes of its industrial past.

This hidden trail in Prievidza ends with seriously stunning views

A family-friendly trail reveals sweeping views and fresh perspectives on one of Slovakia’s most overlooked towns.

Slovan Bratislava players celebrated their fourth goal in Saturday’s Niké Liga championship group match against MŠK Žilina on 3 May 2025.

Slovan Bratislava crowned champions after dramatic comeback win over Žilina

A rollercoaster 4-3 victory confirmed their place at the top — but harder tests await in Europe.

Spartak Trnava players celebrate winning the Slovak Cup for the 2024/25 season on Thursday, 1 May 2025, in Dunajská Streda.

Daniel’s strike gives Spartak Trnava Slovak Cup glory and a path to Europe

A narrow 1-0 win over Ružomberok secures Spartak’s third cup triumph in four years.

Prime Minister Robert Fico during a night shift at IAC Group Slovakia in the Lozorno Automotive Industrial Park on the night of Saturday, 25 November 2017.

Fico skips night shift appearance, sends May Day wishes by video

The prime minister has cancelled scheduled appearances several times in recent weeks and months, often at the last minute.

A helicopter flyover near the village of Brezová pod Bradlom in the Myjava district on Saturday, 4 May 2024.

Slovakia at odds over Europe’s future rules of the game

With veto powers, defence and identity on the line, Slovak leaders wrestle with Brussels – and each other.

Smer MEP Erik Kaliňák leaves the Russian embassy in Bratislava.

Slovak PM adviser denies secret talks at Russian embassy

Erik Kaliňák says his mission was merely to secure travel documents.

Slovmag factory in Lubeník, Banská Bystrica Region.

Steel is collapsing — and so is this Slovak factory

Slovmag Lubeník has lost half its sales and laid off 200 workers. Can exports to the West save what remains?

“This isn’t the High Tatras,” Martin Hrobárik admits. “But it offers something they can’t — the feeling of being alone in the world.”
Košice player Jaroslav Janus with the championship trophy after Game 7 of the Tipos Extraliga playoff final between HC Košice and HK Nitra on 29 April 2025 in Košice.
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Canada’s fingerprints all over Košice’s record-breaking title win

Košice erased a two-goal deficit in the third period and clinched the title in overtime, cementing their place as Slovakia’s most successful hockey club.

The market dynamics in Slovakia reveal a paradox.

Tesla registers in Slovakia amid rising electric vehicle sales

Electric car ownership rising sharply, but most growth still driven by imports rather than local sales.

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