Jana Liptáková
Jana Liptáková
jana.liptakova@spectator.sk

Jana Liptáková has been with The Slovak Spectator since 2004. After three years of serving as a part-time contributor and freelancer for the culture section, Ms. Liptáková joined The Slovak Spectator full-time as a culture writer and photographer in April 2007. Before joining the Spectator, Ms. Liptáková worked with the TASR newswire and later Slovakia’s first private newswire, SITA, for more than 15 years. Ms. Liptakova covers culture and business and she is the newspaper’s photographer.Ms Liptáková graduated with a Masters of Sciences degree (awarded for extended study) from the Technical University in Trnava, majoring in materials science and technology.

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The exhibition “Architect Dedeček” is held within the structure that he himself designed, the Bridge (Premostenie) of the Slovak National Gallery.

Architect Dedeček called himself 'a carpenter in the age of concrete'

The SNG’s premises are part of the exhibition itself. 

The Bobor sauna's design.

Bratislava is getting a sauna on the Danube

The public community sauna is named Bobor, or beaver. The grand opening will take place this weekend.

Evaluating food and drinks at Great Taste.

Slovakia shines at “gastronomic Oscars”

Local producers bag 81 Great Taste stars in 2024.

In 2024, Kia Slovakia produced 351,270 cars, the highest number of vehicles produced in the plant's history since production began in 2006. It is also a 0.3 percent increase in production compared to 2023.

Results of automotive sector still resonate. This may change in following years   

Car production in 2024 decreased, but only due to preparation for production of new models.

Siemens Healthineers Slovakia developed and now manufactures Europe’s only ultrasound device with an integrated AI function.

Slovak breakthroughs spotlight the country’s global potential

Slovaks are behind a range of unique, innovative products and technologies.

Wind turbines in Cerová.

Energy sector offer investors challenges – and huge potential

Slovakia eyes building power-generating nuclear facilities, renewable resources and e-mobility.

At  Nilio, they want to pass on the message that there is an alternative to alcoholic beer, says Matúš Kozina.

Crafting a wholesome beer-drinking experience

Liptovský Mikuláš-based brewer Nilio develops a unique method for producing non-alcoholic beer.

New downtown

Tracing a phantom is a fun way to discover Bratislava

As they play, tourists can pass through some of the city's modern shopping malls, like Nivy and Eurovea.

In the driving seat to close the e-mobility gap with China

Trenčín Technology Center at Adient Slovakia has become a European leader in car seat development.

Drunken Franciscan

A ‘Drunken Franciscan’ was once a fixture on many holiday tables

I’ll never forget this cake’s combination of cocoa sponge with apricots and a walnut-rum layer.

Košice

Eastern Slovakia proves an increasingly attractive destination for investment

But the region needs to improve its transport infrastructure to attract more projects.

The book covers the 400-year-plus history of Bratislava rolls.

The sweet legacy that continues 

The colourful history behind Bratislava rolls.    

Largest in Business: We reveal the biggest players in Slovakia

Our rankings are based on comprehensive data from hundred of companies.

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VW Slovakia is the biggest carmaker in Slovakia.

Car industry faces challenges transitioning to e-mobility

Number of electric cars driving Slovak roads only slowly increasing.

Some of Bratislava’s cafés can also be found inside the bookshops

Communism had to end for Bratislava's café scene to thrive again

In addition to cosy cafés, there are much-loved ice-cream shops in the city.

Ekolive is an example of a successful family business in the field of science and innovation.

Slovak innovator among TIME’s 100 AI leaders

Slovakia is at the tail end of the EU in the number of startups per capita, still some companies are achieving success.

Charity Christmas Bazaar

Charity Christmas Bazaar to be place of giving and receiving again

The 30th charity event will be held this Sunday.  

Slovnaft refinery

Who paid the most to state coffers in 2023?

Slovnaft, which refused to pay solidarity contribution, decreased in the ranking.

Slovenské Elektrárne plans to build a 9 MWh battery storage facility at its Mikšová hydroelectric power plant in north-western Slovakia.

Tapping the potential of negative energy prices

Battery energy storage systems are blooming in Slovakia.

The Mochovce nuclear power plant currently has three operational reactors. A fourth one should be launched in 2025.

Slovakia joins the renaissance in nuclear energy

Slovakia could be one of the first EU countries to generate electricity from used nuclear fuel.

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