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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Ecocapsule Box landed on the Danube embankment for one day.

Slovak architects “think inside the box”

Ecocapsule managed to cram everything people need for off-grid living into a 24 m2 box.

IBM International Services Centre recently moved into new premises, Apollo Nivy.

Hybrid work is reshaping office spaces

Open plan offices no longer feature just long rows of desks in one open hall. 

Anikó Vargová in the Bratislava Heart play.

She almost worked as milkmaid. Güntherová-Mayerová saved Betliar manor house

The moving story of one of Slovakia’s first professional conservationists is brought to life in a play.

The visualisation of the proposed design of the refurbished synagogue in Svätý Jur.

Synagogue in Svätý Jur closer to refurbishment, new design selected

Along with the Chatam Sofer mausoleum in Bratislava, it may become another place in Slovakia closely interconnected with the prominent rabbi.

Nová Cvernovka in the building of the former chemical industry on Račianská street

Thanks to a map and Bratislava markets, Slovak creators are easily traceable

The most popular creative hub, Nová Cvernovka, is just a few minutes away from downton Bratislava.

Demanding university courses are one of the reasons young people, not just in Slovakia, shied away from certain fields of work.

Studying difficult subjects at university pays off, HR experts say

Tech means some professions are disappearing, while new ones are being created.

Towards Veľká Javorina

Inversion turned hiking the Veľká Javorina Hill into magical experience

Part of the adventure was a climb up to an abandoned military tower.

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.    

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