Compiled by Spectator staff
Compiled by Spectator staff

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The bombing of Nové Zámky.
Bratislava’s seasonal recreational bus routes are back from this weekend.

Hop on board! Bratislava launches forest bus routes

Tram line 4 stops at Vodná veža from 29 March.

A lightning-struck water tower in Žiar nad Hronom that once doubled as an observatory

Tower with a past plots its starry comeback

Struck by lightning and left to rot, this 1920s relic is preparing for a stylish return — with public input welcome.

Last year, the Government Office prepared a communications campaign titled "I Respect a Different Opinion".

Fico’s office approves funds for groups linked to Kremlin-friendly news sites

Two civic groups tied to controversial websites to receive €10,000 each from the prime minister’s reserve fund.

The defendant Juraj Bugár, alias Bugi, at the hearing of the Specialised Criminal Court in Pezinok on 26 September 2022.

Mafia trio jailed for killing man who knew too much

More than 20 years after René Sánka vanished, his killers are finally brought to justice.

Sewage system in Bratislava.

Slovakia could be fined millions as sewage system falls 40 years behind

Only 71 percent of population connected, far below EU average.

The Slovak national team posing before its match against Slovenia in Nations League.

What are Slovakia’s chances of qualifying to the FIFA World Cup?

Germany, Northern Ireland and Luxembourg in Slovakia’s group.

Visitors to the Bratislava Zoo near the boar enclosure.
The Beliansky Express train.
Pictured from left: Chief Economist of the National Bank of Slovakia, Michal Horváth, and Governor of the National Bank of Slovakia, Peter Kažimír, during a press conference on the National Bank of Slovakia’s Spring 2025 Economic and Monetary Developments, held in Bratislava on 25 March 2025.

Trade war could leave thousands jobless in Slovakia, warns central bank

The central bank fears a €3 billion hit and 20,000 job losses, with carmakers and suppliers first in line.

Do not look directly into the Sun without proper eye protection. Regular sunglasses or floppy disks are not suitable.

How to observe partial solar eclipse from Slovakia

Safety first, wear proper eye protection.

Dalibor Dvorský during his NHL debut for the St. Louis Blues.
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Dvorský’s NHL debut was short notice — but he made it count

In his first NHL game, the Slovak teenager showed calm, creativity and the signs of something special.

The unique lake near the town of Nováky, western Slovakia.

Coal mining left a giant hole in Slovakia. Nature turned it into a fisherman’s dream

Several similar water bodies have emerged in the Nováky area.

The Funus inn near Horský Park.

Legendary Bratislava establishment for sale

Funus has a history dating back roughly 200 years.

Four teenagers await the court’s verdict.

Teenagers sentenced after brutal assault leaves man without legs

Five youths from eastern Slovakia receive suspended sentences for attacking and sexually assaulting a homeless man.

A bus stop in Kúty.

Slovakia is experiencing 'transport poverty' – and it's a growing issue, says institute

Some Slovaks who don’t have a car must walk kilometres to reach a bus stop.

The European Union recognises some insects as a sustainable and innovative food source.

Slovak bakers reject the idea of using insect-based ingredients in their products

All food products containing this novel food must be properly labelled to inform consumers of the presence of insects.

The GreenWay company is a key player in Poland and has recently entered Croatia.

Slovakia’s EV charging leader attracts major global investor

GreenWay lands €50 million investment from French fund Mirova.

Across Slovakia, the underground trade in homemade cakes and pastries is thriving.

Sweet but illegal: Home bakers are sidestepping the law

Homemade cakes may taste like tradition, but an unregulated baking boom is estimated to cost the state millions in lost taxes.

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár delivering a speech at the "Slovak Republic and Slovaks Abroad 2024" conference at the Foreign Ministry in Bratislava on October 24, 2024.

Slovakia slammed in secret UN letter over human rights rollback

Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár has downplayed the significance of the letter.

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