Compiled by Spectator staff
Compiled by Spectator staff

List of author's articles, page 6

The Tehelné Pole stadium in Bratislava is one of the venues of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Devín Castle

The most historically charged venue for a festival is Devín

The castle will host the inaugural edition of Sútok, a multi-genre festival.

A Koykan restaurant

Croatia’s answer to healthy fast food arrives in Bratislava

Koykan will soon launch two new restaurants in the capital.

Liberal Jana Bittó Cigániková (SaS)

Hospitals told to let in priests under new Slovak law – even without patient request, critics say

AI image shows Muslim cleric approaching hospital bed of conservative MP – Islamic Foundation brands it hateful.

An ancient city of the Mayan civilization.

Ancient Maya city unearthed in jungle by Slovak and Guatemalan archaeologists

Los Abuelos lies in a region dense with cultural significance.

Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický.

Brussels joins criticism of Slovakia’s transaction tax over competitiveness fears

The European Commission says the levy risks harming investment and pushing companies abroad.

Anthropologist Ivana Rumanová in front.

Call grows for return of marble bust taken from Levoča

Professor Moritz Csáky urges the sculpture’s swift return, reminding authorities that such artefacts belong to the public, not the state.

Trnava Foreigners' Police on Paulínska Street in Trnava on March 17, 2023.

Foreigners’ Police promise faster bookings and new service desks starting Monday

Fifteen new client-service stations to operate across the country, including support for Ukrainian refugees in Košice and Michalovce.

A volunteer taking part in the Naše Mesto event in Bratislava.

In Slovakia, corporate volunteers restore castles, clean parks and plant hope

Thousands volunteer in the country’s biggest corporate initiative of its kind.

General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka

General prosecutor quietly rebuilds special office once set for dismantling

After dissolving its Special Prosecutor’s Office, Slovakia now has a nearly identical structure – only the name has changed.

Justice Minister Boris Susko (L) and Judge Juraj Kliment (R).

Slovak court curbs government effort to oust judge

Judge Kliment survives disciplinary case amid claims the justice minister was executing the prime minister’s political agenda.

Tax Freedom Day represents the symbolic date on which citizens have theoretically earned enough to cover their annual share of public expenditure.

Slovaks to celebrate Tax Freedom Day 25 days later than Czechs this year

In 2007, Tax Freedom Day in Slovakia fell as early as May 13. This year, it is on June 26.

Tolstoys leader Ela Tolstová.
Both Slovaks and Czechs are active online, but Slovaks are generally heavier users of social media and chat platforms.
Omilienci tradition

Rare folk dance from Liptov region proposed for heritage status

The tradition exists exclusively in the Liptov region.

Tyršák

How to spend 48 hours in Bratislava

A stroll through the Old Town, a three-border experience, and a beautiful sunset view are just some of the experiences that the city has to offer.

A capsule cabin in Veľaty, eastern Slovakia.

Capsule cabins land in a village few tourists know

Veľaty’s new project offers minimalist lodging near wine country – but getting there takes some effort.

A foggy morning in Poprad, eastern Slovakia.

Who can still afford a home in Slovakia? Mostly couples with two incomes

Central bank says dual earners are coping – but singles, parents, and young people face severe limits in most regions.

Robert Fico and Andrej Danko in parliament

Slovakia ends November 17 public holiday amid fiscal pressures

The Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy will remain symbolic but no longer a day off, as coalition seeks savings after transaction tax backlash.

The experiential restaurant ECK in Bratislava is surrounded by vineyards with a view of Devín Castle.

No Michelin stars yet, but Slovak fine dining wins French praise

Prestigious French guide Gault&Millau releases first rankings in the country, spotlighting top restaurants.

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