Compiled by Spectator staff
Compiled by Spectator staff

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Petržalka mayor Ján Hrčka

A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall

A municipal employee diverted funds into over 150 personal accounts.

The existing nuclear power palnt at Jaslovské Bohunice, in western Slovakia.

Slovakia holds talks with Westinghouse about building new nuclear reactor

PM Robert Fico has signalled strong interest in partnering with US nuclear firm Westinghouse to build a new €10-billion reactor.

The Coburg family once had a private railway station in the park (as seen in the historical photo). A modern version of it will soon rise from the remains.

The Coburgs are long gone. The park is just getting started.

In a remote corner of central Slovakia, an abandoned aristocratic estate is being reborn.

Slovak defender Martin Valjent (left) of RCD Mallorca watches as Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé (second from right) fires a shot on goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Mallorca in Madrid on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
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A Slovak defender stole the spotlight at the Bernabéu. Then came heartbreak

Martin Valjent delivered a heroic performance against one of the world’s best clubs.

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Slovakia’s economic growth slows as austerity measures bite

Experts see potential for recovery later in 2025 if EU funds are spent effectively.

Marshal Ivan Konev in Prague in 1945

Putin backs Fico’s plan for monument to Soviet marshal

Prague removed its monument to Ivan Konev five years ago.

A new sugar tax introduced by the Slovak government has significantly raised prices.
A glass-walled cabin in eastern Slovakia

Add unique dimension to stargazing by spending night in glass cabins

New eco-friendly accommodation opens in Slovakia’s Rudohorie mountains.

A collection of police, firefighter, military and naval caps.

Would you pay €115 for this hat? Slovak minister was about to – using taxpayers’ cash

Matúš Šutaj Eštok scraps deal amid questions over inflated costs and favouritism.

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok

Slovakia’s eye-watering €326M plan for PCs — and they do not even have Windows

Interior Minister Šutaj Eštok defends huge public procurement plan as ‘modernisation’.

One of the landfills in Bošany.
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Slovak biofuel producer Envien bets big on Brazil and India

New investments mark a shift from regional player to global competitor as firm joins forces with local partners abroad.

Robert Fico and lawyer Marek Para

Charges dropped against Fico adviser tied to organised crime case

Marek Para, once detained, could now be in line for a top legal post.

Slovak ice hockey players defeated Slovenia 3–1 in their second game at the Ice Hockey World Championship on 11 May 2025.
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Slovakia find rhythm against Slovenia to claim first World Championship win

Slovakia bounced back from their opening loss to Sweden.

Bilal Zahid

UK appoints Bilal Zahid as new ambassador to Slovakia

Diplomat with eastern Europe experience to take up post in September, replacing Nigel Baker.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly American Cardinal Robert Prevost, addressed the faithful from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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

At a journalist’s memorial, a politician spoke out. Then he learned from media he was under investigation.

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.

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