Compiled by Spectator staff
Compiled by Spectator staff

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The faithful replica of the Hungarian Royal Crown, also known as the Crown of Saint Stephen, was handcrafted by master jewellers from the family-run jewellery house Mikuš Diamonds.
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The crown that made kings returns to Bratislava

See a handcrafted replica of the legendary Crown of Saint Stephen, once used to crown monarchs in St Martin’s Cathedral.

Dávid Hancko

Dávid Hancko heads to Atlético Madrid after unexpected twist in transfer saga

The Feyenoord defender was close to joining Al Nassr before the Saudi club pulled out and Simeone’s side stepped in.

Tvrdošín, a traffic bottleneck between Dolný Kubín and the Polish border, had long faced heavy congestion that reduced quality of life and increased road safety risks.

Tvrdošín bypass opens to ease congestion in northern Slovakia

After years of stagnation in Slovakia’s highway construction, 2025 is set to mark a turning point.

View from Gačovská skala

This cliffside trail took a decade to open. It was worth the wait.

Set in one of Slovakia’s most protected forests, this trail offers rare vistas – and rare access.

Slovenská Pošta is optimising its network of post offices.

Some post offices to close in Bratislava. Is “your post office” among them?

Slovenská Pošta is optimising its network, adapting to changes in customer behaviour.

Fico with his spokesperson Beatrice Szabóová in 2015.

Former Fico spokesperson appointed Slovak consul general in New York

Beatrice Szabóová to succeed Milan Vrbovský as head of Slovakia’s key consulate from August.

Pohoda, a popular music festival, is held in Trenčín, western Slovakia, every July.

Fifteen years on, still no trial over fatal Pohoda festival tent collapse

Slovak prosecutors challenge ruling to suspend trial of German executive over 2009 disaster that killed two.

Someone marked the location of the villa linked to Fico on Google Maps.

Fico’s mystery villa in Croatia listed for €1.19m

Ownership of Adriatic property remains murky.

Košice Guest House

Following assassination attempt, Slovakia plans to upgrade the premier’s base in Košice

Renovation of government house includes upgraded security systems and luxury fittings – all funded by an EU-backed plan.

Marian Kočner

Supreme Court explains ruling in Kuciak case

Lower court criticised for acquitting Kočner without fully examining key facts; new panel to preside over third trial.

Health authorities have confirmed the presence of dangerous Legionella bacteria in the whirlpool of a hotel in Demänovská Dolina, a popular tourist area in the Low Tatras mountains.

Deadly bacteria detected in spa hotel after guest dies

Following the death of a 65-year-old woman, inspectors find high levels of Legionella pneumophila in a hotel spa in northern Slovakia.

Housing availability in Slovakia is currently at its lowest point in the past decade.

Harsh reality: How many young Slovaks live with parents?

Renting is difficult, buying a flat out of reach.

In eastern Slovakia, engineers are developing a hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft—one of Europe’s most innovative green transport projects.

Slovak hydrogen aircraft project aims for green revolution in the skies

With EU support, a pioneering hydrogen VTOL could replace helicopters and reshape sustainable travel.

“Digital Infrastructure Fee” letter is fake.
The town of Levoča.

Levoča launches daily guided tours and new art exhibition in time for summer

The town introduces an outdoor information point, while keeping the story of Cecilia Gonzaga alive through a travelling display.

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Teenager charged after stabbing incident in central Bratislava

An 18-year-old Ukrainian national faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old during a dispute.

The measures implemented in the forests near Gelnica are intended to be a global innovation.

Forest project touted as climate victory now under fraud investigation

Police raids under Operation Colombia allege millions in EU funds were paid for incomplete work.

Passengers in the Račanská Lokálka bus.

Grape escape: Discover Rača’s wine tradition by bus this summer

The bus will be in operation until September 5.

Profesia Days in Košice on November 14, 2023.

Frequently asked questions: Working in Slovakia

The Slovak Spectator offers the basic information a foreigner needs to know about employment relations in Slovakia.

Deutsche Telekom is based in Košice, eastern Slovakia.

Slovakia’s top IT employer to cut 150 jobs

The layoffs are part of a strategic overhaul, says Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia.

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