I'm Ukrainian, and my family and I moved to Slovakia many years ago. I study journalism at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Trnava, covering politics and culture for The Slovak Spectator. I also studied in Germany and Canada.

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó (L) and Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár attend the Visegrad 4 Business Conference in Hotel Marriott in Budapest, Hungary, 14 November 2024.

News digest: Slovakia and Hungary protest halt to drone-hit Russian oil supplies

Russia strikes Ukrainian town near Slovakia, Slovakia’s tax burden hits 63.5 percent of average wages, and Pride Košice 2025 Festival is here.

News digest: Battle to control Slovakia’s central bank pits Fico against Pellegrini

Researchers warn Slovakia is sliding towards authoritarianism, and the country joins 23 other countries in call to end famine in Gaza.

Niektoré stanice záchraniek, o ktoré mala Penta záujem mali obsluhovať aj jej najnovšiu nemocnicu na Bratislavských Boroch.

News digest: Ambulance tender turmoil – Penta walks, prosecutor limbers up

Slovak athletes shine at 2025 World Games, 14th Grape Festival offers sport theme and Olympic stars, and get ready: this weekend promises to be a scorcher!

Katarina Gephardt and her new book

News digest: The book aiming to open an English-language window onto Slovak literature

Another Russian propaganda link to Slovak politicians is revealed, ports return to state control in €170m deal, and foreign children in Slovakia risk falling behind.

News digest: Slovak anti-disinfo group narrowly escapes bomb plot in Kyiv

Plus: Weekend escapes, changes to rail travel, and a sweet scandal at the Interior Ministry – and do not forget your umbrella.

Miroslava Rychtárechová
Generálny riaditeľ Nemocnice sv. Michala Ladislav Kužela.

News digest: Contamination at Bratislava hospital sickened patients. But who’s to blame?

Teenager stabbed in Bratislava, €3.5m climate project under investigation, and the Russian Embassy gets special treatment at a government hotel.

Na snímke zľava predseda vlády SR Robert Fico (Smer-SD) a minister vnútra SR Matúš Šutaj-Eštok (Hlas-SD) počas tlačovej konferencie po mimoriadnej 84. schôdzi vlády SR 31. marca 2025 v Bratislave. FOTO TASR - Martin Baumann

News digest: Storm hits Slovakia, interior minister decamps to Sardinia

Slovaks' online shopping rises by 25 percent, Handlová mines to become eco-industrial park, and a water safety warning at some popular lakes.

In the photo, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini speaks during the opening of the Slovak-Croatian Business Forum in Zagreb on July 1, 2025. PHOTO TASR/HINA. Zagreb, 01.07.2025.

News digest: Pellegrini, in Zagreb, confirms interest in LNG, urges EU to talk to Russia

PM Fico discusses eurozone leadership and EU sanctions with other premiers, Slovak cinemas sees 8-percent attendance boost, and high temperatures increase wildfire risk high across most of Slovakia.

News digest: Fico and Danko wage Facebook flame war over Ukraine EU membership

Old rivalry, young legs – U21 Euros final in Bratislava promises fireworks.

Na snímke Mikulášska kvapka krvi v Univerzitnej nemocnici L. Pasteura v Košiciach 6. decembra 2024. FOTO TASR – František Iván

News digest: Number of blood donors in Slovakia grows for fifth straight year

Nanotechnology in Slovakia breaks new barriers, spy agency reacts to Middle East conflict, and three Slovak banks will have service outages this weekend.

Róbert Tomolya, učiteľ matematiky a informatiky na slovensko-maďarskom gymnáziu, Fiľakovo.

News digest: Teachers to be graded like students, with the best-rated receiving bonuses

Slovak teen wins $100,000 prize for his antiviral drug breakthrough, bear meat is on the menu in the High Tatras, and fraud is alleged over referendum petition signatures.

News digest: Ex-judge Harabin cleared of charges over pro-Russian war comments

Slovak spa town Piešťany named top European getaway, 46th Turf Gala racing meeting in Bratislava, and population decline continues in Slovakia.

Peter Kažimír.

News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes

Mafia boss Mikuláš Černák could be released after decades behind bars, Slovak triathlete Nikola Čorbová wins a Himalayan triathlon, and Slovakia will host the 2029 Ice Hockey World Championship.

News digest: Facebook justice? Šutaj Eštok announces police charges via post from Dubai

PM Robert Fico defends Moscow visit at European Political Community summit, Slovak defender Martin Valjent’s historic goal at the Bernabéu, and fraud scandal topples Petržalka's mayor.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with journalists during a briefing at the informal meeting of foreign ministers from EU member states and Ukraine, held in Lviv, Ukraine, on 9 May.

News digest: 'Dear Kaja' Fico responds dismissively to EU over his Moscow visit

Will the new Pope come to Slovakia? 'Slovakia is Europe' protests take place across Slovakia, while in Kyiv Matovič declares 'Slovakia is not Fico'.

News digest: Slovakia nosedives in World Press Freedom Index

Slovak scientists unlock secrets of the past and present, Slovakia’s state budget deficit grew to €2.08 billion in April, and Smer MP Tibor Gašpar gives a 'heartfelt' tribute to Russia, in Russia – and in Russian.

Anna Netrebko  (left) and Zuzana Ťapáková (right)

News digest: National Theatre boss brands protest against pro-Putin singer 'primitive'

PM Fico signals financial transaction tax changes. President Pellegrini vetoes the Covid-19 amnesty.

The [fjúžn] festival  is Slovakia's largest multicultural event celebrating diversity through concerts, exhibitions, literature, theater, film, workshops, and more.

News digest: Slovakia is being hurt by its failure to integrate foreign workers, says auditor

A 'pink moon' is set to light up the night sky – but is it really pink? Záhorie is a hidden Slovak gem, and Robert Fico cancels a planned appearance with former Czech president Miloš Zeman.

Ministerka kultúry Martina Šimkovičová.

News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe

Robert Fico celebrates WWII liberation with Russian and Belarusian ambassadors, 'Slovakia is Europe' protests take place once again, and Austria closes two borders with Slovakia.

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