Compiled by Spectator staff
Compiled by Spectator staff

List of author's articles, page 12

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.

During the ceremonial opening of the  Fruits of Discord exhibition at SNG, people turned back to temporarily appointed SNG director Jaroslav Niňaj.

Celebrated gallery head quits over successor’s carpenter job offer

Meanwhile, the National Gallery saw an unusual protest during the opening of a new exhibition.

Artur Ischakov

A fresh start in Slovakia: The rising star of Slovak biathlon

Slovakia became the natural choice for Artur Ischakov from Russia.

Ski tourers heading to the High Tatras this season can breathe a sigh of relief.

Ski tourers heading to the Tatras this season can rest easy

Fees for using the slopes postponed to next season.

Representatives of NGOs handed a public appeal to the Speaker of Parliament, Peter Pellegrini, calling for an end to the erosion of the rule of law, along with 38,147 signatures from Slovak citizens, on January 10, 2024 in Bratislava.

Civic groups can avoid new transaction tax—if they act fast

Businesses will pay up to €40 per transaction, but non-profits can avoid the levy.

Slovnaft refinery

Slovakia can keep exporting products from Russian oil to Czechia

Chiefs of diplomacy of EU countries greenlit the extension on Monday.

Bolt app to drop foreign-plated taxis as Slovakia enforces new rules in January 2025.

Slovakia to ban taxis with foreign plates from January

Foreigners can still be taxi drivers.

The Elizabeth's Cathedral in Košice.

Skyscrapers or spires? Košice wants to hold on to its mediaeval soul

The Slovak city looks to balance growth and heritage.

An illustrative image

Households will benefit from state-funded energy subsidies

Talks to intensify over the uncertain future of Russian gas transit, says PM Fico.

Trolley-buses in Bratislava on May 9, 2024.

Bratislava’s transport fares to jump next year

The city responds to higher taxes, inflation, and funding cuts from the state.

Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický

Moody’s downgrades Slovakia’s credit rating

The Finance Ministry disputes the downgrade.

People were banned from entering this valley for 20 years. It is now reopening.

People were banned from entering this valley for 20 years. It is now reopening

The secluded area, which is home to rare species endemic to Slovakia, is not suitable for mass tourism.

Branislav Dunčko (l) and Róbert Magula (r)

Appeal court dismisses prosecutor's bid to hold ex-NAKA officers in custody

Multiple Bratislava judges have now questioned the case brought by the police inspectorate, citing weak evidence.

From Fico to football: Google unveils Slovakia’s 2024 search habits.

What captivated Slovakia in 2024? Google reveals top trends

Slovakia’s 2024 was a year of extremes.

A support centre for Ukrainians in Košice, November 28, 2022.

Košice takes first steps towards integration as foreign population grows

The Slovak city unveils a strategy to support its 22,000 foreign residents.

A historic chimney in Utekáč, southeastern Slovakia, has been given an attractive use.
A seamstress in the Makyta plant in Púchov.

Legendary textile company to close production, mass layoff announced

Some employees worked their entire life for Makyta.

Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová.

Culture minister appoints archaeologist with dubious reputation as Monuments Office head

It is Minister Šimkovičová's another controversial appointment.

The designer and architect Alan Prekop turned a long unused tiny space into an unconventional living space.

Once allegedly for the secret service, tiny space in Bratislava was turned into bold flat

Architect transformed a 46 m2 space in Bratislava into a design living space.

Slovak National Party MP Adam Lučanský was one of the lawmakers who submitted the amendment to the Free Access to Information Act to parliament in May 2024.

Slovakia limits access to public information

Critics warn of double standards and arbitrary decisions.

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