Compiled by Spectator staff
Compiled by Spectator staff

List of author's articles, page 11

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.

Loch in Dubovany
The Slovak Philharmonic plays the new version of the national anthem during a concert in Reduta, Bratislava, on January 1, 2024.
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From goosebumps to guffaws: Slovakia’s anthem gets mixed reviews

The revamped anthem left the culture minister ecstatic, but experts are less impressed.

A new six-seater cable car has opened at the Bachledova Valley ski resort.

Six seats, three minutes: Bachledova Valley’s cable car sets a new standard

The resort is drawing more foreign visitors, aided by air links with Poland.

Slovakia’s flag was mistakenly replaced with Slovenia’s during the Czech television broadcast of a Czechia-Slovakia game in Canada on December 30, 2024.
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Czech TV confuses Slovak flag at world championship

Czech public television has issued an apology over a flag blunder.

Use of firecrackers is banned near shelters, zoos and other facilities.
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The hunting lodge in Čifáre, Nitra district, where the then opposition leader Robert Fico met with his associates in summer 2021.

A 'Christmas gift' for Slovakia: Full secret recordings featuring Fico are released

Relatives of demoted police investigators have posted all the recordings, which date from 2021, to YouTube. They show the current prime minister and his allies plotting to sway prosecutions.

Beware of fraudulent emails claiming a Booking.com or Airbnb issue, with a "Click here" button prominently shown.

Users warned of online scams during holidays. Booking.com is a particular focus

Cyber fraudsters are reportedly acquiring bot technology via the messaging app Telegram.

Conor Geekie (right) and Slovak forward Martin Pospíšil of the Calgary Flames tussle during an NHL game between the Flames and the Tampa Bay Lightning in Calgary on 12 December 2024.

Slovak ice hockey bruiser tops the NHL's 'naughty list'

Martin Pospíšil has spent well over two hours in the sin bin this year.

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Where and when to do grocery shopping around Christmas?

Public transport to see changes to its operation as well.

Climbing ladders in the Slovak Paradise National Park during winter.

Slovak Paradise's Piecky Gorge is now open to tourists after extensive reconstruction

The 3km-long gorge is among the quieter routes in the national park.

Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant.

A shift in Slovakia’s energy landscape, as financiers move to take over dominant firm

Once on the brink of collapse, Slovenské Elektrárne is now the country’s most profitable company.

Marian Kočner in a courtroom.

Slovakia’s tycoon takes fight to European court for shorter sentence

Marian Kočner is currently serving a 19-year prison sentence for forgery.

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