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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News digest: It might be Women's Day, but it's not all roses in Slovakia

The strange case of the light-fingered arts faculty dean, Easter and its traditions are approaching, and a forgotten disease is back.

News digest: Slovakia takes receipt of the first of its F-16 fighter jets

Slovaks still stand with Ukraine, events tips for the next week, and the presidential race is neck and neck.

Protest march near the Russian embassy in Berlin.

News digest: SaS calls for Navalny death probe, queries Slovak foreign policy

Slovak hydro plants break production record, where to spend spring break, and a recent presidential poll

News digest: No veto by Čaputová, but law changes will face constitutional challenge

A breathtaking winter hike, an ice carnival and a new poll in the presidential race.

News digest: What distinguishes state and private schools today

Slovaks help a Colombian student, thankful Ukrainians, and an extreme pilgrimage.

News digest: How to make pedalling to work or school safer

Nepotism in politics, President Čaputová off to Canada, and young Slovak champions.

A filling station demolished by a Bulgarian driver in early January 2024.

News digest: Bulgarian driver behind destroyed petrol station called religious fanatic

New era for disinformation media, trip to a Slovak Paradise gorge, and the Culture Ministry files a criminal complaint.

Policeman after the shooting in Tepláreň.

News digest: Inquiry into Tepláreň gay bar shooting concluded

Outdoor spa in Liptov, Bratislava in the 60s, and a group of US senators and congressmen visits Slovakia.

Peter Pellegrini

News digest: March date set for the presidential elections

Fico's got new flat, a mediaeval find in the Tatras, Germany full of strikes.

US Steel Košice

News digest: Japanese giant to buy Košice steelworks

Austrian bank's plan to expand into Slovakia, Bratislava tram projects, and a ruling that helps foreigners.

Illustrative stock photo

News digest: Plane from London forced to circle above Košice, unable to land for hours

Slovak-Ukraine border crossing blockade resumed, Zuzana Čaputová in Forbes and soon-to-be flights between Košice and Zadar.

PM Robert Fico in parliament on November 21, 2023.

News digest: No sigh of relief under Fico's leadership

Slovakia's fortunate draw in Euro 2024, Ukrainian beauty magician in Bratislava and Fico confirms non-military aid to Ukraine.

Climbers at the start of the via ferrata climb in Martinky, central Slovakia.

News digest: Exhilarating via ferrata adventure in central Slovakia

A Slovak photographer sues Guns N' Roses, top law firms, and Slovakia preparing for snow.

News digest: America listens to misleading clichés about Czechoslovakia

Bratislava's KOLO reuse centre reopens, Slovak city that speaks the best English in Slovakia, and no live carp sales.

News digest: Slovakia-Ukraine border crossing under pressure over blockade in Poland

Slovakia's exploration of advanced battery solutions, roe deer collides with bus, and LGBT+ exhibition allegedly banned.

News digest: What to expect from festive Bratislava

Great news from Slovak science, Bratislava Christmas markets, and will Bratislava get two new skyscrapers?

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News digest: Unveiling Bratislava's secret courtyards with an Instagram adventurer

A Spectator writer scales the heights, White Night in Bratislava (plus other events), and voters from abroad have already made their choices.

News digest: Slovakia launches new vaccine campaign to tackle 'Eris' Covid subvariant

Preserving Czechoslovak communist-era architecture, exciting weekend events, and the saga of the €26,000 Royal Salute whisky.

The Modra wine festival programme combines tradition with modern elements – all accompanied by excellent burčiak (fermented grape juice) and wine.

News digest: In a jam-packed week for Bratislava, choose from 10 stand-out events

Kia's 30-year milestone, Ronaldo plays in Slovakia, and autumn festivals.

September 2017

News digest: Slovakia signs deal to diversify its nuclear fuel supplies

Most Slovaks oppose abortion ban, August-September's hottest events, and the 79th anniversary of the SNP.

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