List of author's articles
Anonymity in the age of celebrity
While some officials are acquiring notoriety, others remain masked. Literally.
Biting the hand that feeds us
The government in Bratislava has some strange ideas about its allies – one in particular.
Pay to play?
Slovakia’s bureaucratic failings are making life almost impossible for many foreign residents – and costing the country dear.
April fool!
As the government auctions off ministries to stay in power, the self-employed are being asked to pay some of the costs.
The age of the bully
Trump and his Slovak admirers are growing ever closer.
Postcard from the east
In which your correspondent visits a library, and dodges a wolf.
Slovakia’s blessings
Slovakia certainly has its problems, but those of us who live here can count ourselves very lucky that we do.
The age of the bullies, and their enablers
The “heroes” of 1989 will not save Slovakia.
War veterans are honoured by Slovaks and expats at Remembrance Sunday service near Bratislava
The ceremony took place at the site where an RAF bomber was downed 80 years ago, during World War II.
Welcome to the Ozempic economy
Does anyone actually have a plan?
Weekend: Let your science nerd out and embrace curiosity
Watch a historical drama about the 1968 invasion, and fly your kite high. Here's what to do during the weekend.
Banská Bystrica marks contribution of UK, US special forces to SNP
Unveiling a new commemorative plaque, the city's mayor and visiting ambassadors stressed past generations' sacrifice for freedom.
Dangerous words
The SIS says some books pose a threat. But airport paperbacks?
Lord, won't you buy me a... Lamborghini SUV?
Whatever Slovakia's economic prospects, many people here are living well.
But what about the game?
The prime minister is shot. The country moves on.
Speaking clearly
Why Slovakia seems to pathologise "incorrect" speech.
Not the best of times
People in countries that should know better are being treated like serfs, not citizens.
Crash test dummy
Think of it less as the ship of state, and more of a dodgem car.
Back to the future
You know it’s Christmas in Slovakia when everyone on TV is wearing hose and doublets.
In America, we are all still Czechoslovaks
When politics and history collide, the result can be… well, confusing.
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- Czech activist targeted by Slovak with extremist links
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- A car park rises. An Italian’s business is on the line.
- Two American tourists rushed to hospital after ‘boozing too hard’, Slovak police say
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- News digest: Art wars in the Slovak capital
- Bratislava hero tram driver reunites Swedish tourist with lost wallet
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- Lawyer attacked in Slovakia after confronting men giving Nazi salutes linked to pro-Russian group
- Slovaks paint Fico, dismantle a Nazi skull and half-finish a queen Photo
- A car park rises. An Italian’s business is on the line.
- He grew up in a refugee camp. Now he is saving lives in Bratislava
- Last Week: Behind the scenes, a major struggle for Fico’s government
- Two American tourists rushed to hospital after ‘boozing too hard’, Slovak police say
- Slovakia brings in “law against laziness”
- Let it swim
- Lawyer attacked in Slovakia after confronting men giving Nazi salutes linked to pro-Russian group
- Slovakia brings in “law against laziness”
- Slovaks paint Fico, dismantle a Nazi skull and half-finish a queen Photo
- A car park rises. An Italian’s business is on the line.
- When America shut out Slovaks, Argentina welcomed them
- He grew up in a refugee camp. Now he is saving lives in Bratislava
- Last Week: Behind the scenes, a major struggle for Fico’s government
- A new waterfall discovered in the High Tatras
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
- News digest: SAV chair barred from presenting analysis results to gvt Photo
- Czech activist targeted by Slovak with extremist links
- Which municipality in Slovakia offers the highest quality of life?
- Divný Janko, Bratislava: The eatery with a claim to be the city’s oldest — restaurant review
- Low water levels at Domaša reveal 2nd century urn cemetery
- For the few, not the many: Who can still afford a new flat in Bratislava?
- News digest: Art wars in the Slovak capital
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