Compiled by Spectator staff
Compiled by Spectator staff

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President Zuzana Čaputová during her audience with the Pope on 14 December 2020 in the Vatican. The meeting, held at the height of the pandemic, took place without face masks at the Pope’s request. “To protect him, however, we were all tested,” the president said. Even during that encounter, they spoke about divisions in society. “I deeply value the Pope’s long-standing support for the poor, the socially vulnerable, and those in need. It is profoundly inspiring to hear him speak about how essential it is to love every single person without exception.”

Slovakia mourns Pope Francis, a shepherd of hope and humility

Leaders recall his visit, his warmth and his unwavering focus on the poor and marginalised.

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Natália Hejková with the EuroLeague Women championship trophy.

Confetti, chants and history: Hejková’s dream goodbye after nearly 40 years at the top

USK Praha’s stunning EuroLeague title run capped a glittering career that began by accident and ended with a sixth trophy.

Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický (Smer) speaks about the consolidation of public finances during a press conference on 4 December 2023 in Bratislava.

Slovakia’s public finances remain in deep trouble

The government’s costly subsidies and giveaways pushed the deficit to nearly 5.3 percent of GDP in 2024.

A destroyed Ukrainian ambulance is now on display in Bratislava.

Ambulance hit by Russian drone goes on display in centre of Bratislava

Oksana is now a sobering exhibit outside Bratislava’s Old Market Hall.

Manínska Gorge

Why this gorge deserves a spot on your bucket list

Hikers, cyclists and climbers flock to Manínska Gorge, a natural wonder carved by both nature and man.

Europe Day in Bratislava's Old Town Market Hall, 2022.

Bratislava’s embassy-backed events you don’t want to miss

Think embassies are boring? Think again. They are behind some of the capital’s coolest gigs, fests and food pop-ups.

A mobile water tanker
František Mozner

He has been disciplined for delays. Now he will lead Slovakia’s top court

František Mozner will succeed Ján Šikuta as president of the Supreme Court.

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The Upfan's team

Slovak startup Upfan declares war on fake tickets

After being duped by fake tickets, Andrej Nagy created Upfan – a platform that could revolutionise event access.

MEP Judita Laššáková and a slide from her presentation: “If we want to leave, we must first understand how the European Union works, so that we can then negotiate what happens upon exit.”

Smer MEP tells Slovaks to learn the EU’s rules – so they can break free from Brussels

Judita Laššáková tells stunned students and townsfolk how the country could one day walk away from the EU – despite government denials.

Shared services centre launched in Fiľakovo

Too small to cope alone, Slovak villages are teaming up

Shared services centres are helping rural mayors pool resources, cut costs and finally hire the experts they need.

Honeywell Safety Products Slovakia

US giant pulls plug on Slovak factory, axing 137 jobs

Honeywell cites ‘high labour costs’ as it shutters Slovak plant that once employed 500 workers.

A cockroach in the hospital at the Kramáre locality, Bratislava.

Cockroaches and crumbling toilets greet seven-year-old battling serious virus

Mum says staff work miracles – but asks if ministers would let their families stay there.

Daniel Bombic

Extremist with ties to Slovak ruling party arrested outside parliament

Daniel Bombic has defied a court order and continued to attack public figures online.

The HK Nitra ice-hockey players are celebrating their victory and making it to the finals.

Slovakia's top ice-hockey league finals may see a new record

Nitra has yet to beat Košice in playoffs.

Consumer prices for goods and services rose by 0.3 percent month on month in March, marking a slower pace than in the previous two months. Year-on-year inflation reached 4 percent, the highest level since December 2023.

Prices surge in Slovakia as inflation hits 15-month high

Services and essential goods drive 4 percent rise, with more pressure expected from new transaction tax.

Left: Samuel Gidi (MŠK Žilina) challenges Matúš Vojtko (Slovan Bratislava) for the ball.

Samuel Gidi applies for Slovak citizenship ahead of Euro U21

The 20-year-old Ghanaian midfielder arrived at Žilina aged 15 and has grown into a first-team regular.

Lowa’s retreat from Handlová, following so closely on the heels of Ecco’s exit from Martin, has sharpened fears about the competitiveness of Slovakia’s manufacturing sector and the government's ability to keep international investors onside.
Malina store

When to shop over Easter: Opening hours for supermarkets in Slovakia

Shoppers are encouraged to check local store listings for exact opening times.

Ecco in Martin, central Slovakia

Danish shoemaker to shut Slovak factory, axing 650 jobs in fresh blow to struggling region

Ecco’s closure marks end of an era and renews questions over Slovakia’s economic stability under Fico.

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