Compiled by Spectator staff
Compiled by Spectator staff

List of author's articles, page 10

Rudolf Vaský

Daňo and Vaský, controversial YouTubers, face 24 offences

Accused of targeting 33 public figures with threats and slander, the infamous duo could face up to three years in prison.

Knife attack at a grammar school in Spišská Stará Ves, eastern Slovakia, on January 16, 2025.

Knife attack at Slovak school leaves two dead, one in critical condition

The attacker is reported to be an 18-year-old student.

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Marko Daňo sitting on the board and celebrating a goal, Marián Studenič to the right, next to him Róbert Lantoši. Marián Studenič currently plays for Färjestad Bollklubb in Sweden and is among the best players in the league.
Anna Netrebko.
Student Simon Omaník refuses to shake hands with President Peter Pellegrini.

Teenager refuses to shake Slovak president’s hand during ceremony

Simon Omaník’s act of protest has drawn both praise and criticism.

MFA Juraj Blanár and the controversial authors of the Matej Bel collection.

Critics question Foreign Ministry’s support for book on Matej Bel

A ministry-funded project celebrating the 18th-century scholar draws criticism for its ideological underpinnings.

Gustáv Murín.

Unrest at Slovak Literary Centre as controversial writer takes over

Writers fear divisions under new director linked to conspiracy platforms.

Illustrative photo, bank notes.
The bright dot to the right of the centre in the orange band is the Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS).

Today's Astronomy Picture of the Day taken in Slovakia again

Survival of the comet on its path around the Sun questionable.

Basic hygiene and preventive measures remain key to reducing spread of the HMPV virus.

No need to panic: The 'new' HMPV virus is not new and is not a pandemic threat, doctors say

The virus has been reported in Slovakia, but experts say it is seasonal, familiar, and not a cause for alarm.

Slovnaft still relies on Russian oil.

Ukraine set to halt oil transit, Fico warns of 'gas crisis'

Russia uses oil and gas exports to finance its war against Ukraine.

Trenčín Castle

Fancy spending a night at Trenčín Castle?

Selected structures to be repaired, and new exhibits added.

The Slovak National Gallery building.
Illustrative stock photo

What were the most offered job positions in Slovakia last year?

Translation, interpretation on the lower end of offers.

Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer).

Former defence minister accuses PM Fico of buying followers and likes on social media

Even Beyoncé does not reach the same numbers, Naď says.

ECAV Bishop Peter Mihoč.

A Christmas sermon takes aim at leaders—and goes viral

Some accused the bishop of politicising the pulpit. Peter Mihoč defends his approach: “The church does not exist in a vacuum.”

The icefall along the road between Tisovec and Bánovo.

Winter magic under the rails in central Slovakia

A hidden icefall captivates visitors.

In the foreground, from left, battling for the ball are Eric Bile (Žilina) and Kenan Bajrič (Bratislava) during the 17th-round match of the Niké League between MŠK Žilina and ŠK Slovan Bratislava on December 7, 2024, in Žilina.
Štefan Harabin

Harabin defies court, refuses to apologise for false claims against Eset

Former justice minister rails against the judges who found him liable, predicting they will be 'stripped of their robes'.

Paper prescription in 2002.

New rules force patients back to waiting rooms

A new law means a fifth of prescriptions must now be processed on paper.

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