Mária Juríková
Mária Juríková
maria.jurikova@spectator.sk

staff writer

Mária Juríková studies journalism at the Comenius University in Bratislava. She joined The Slovak Spectator in the spring of 2022.

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Sights from the Skok waterfall are worth the two hour hike.
Hikers from all over the world seem to love the High Tatras.
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Weekend: Zimbabwean traveller dubs the High Tatras "a hiker's dream"

New wave of circus artistry, a bit of Balkan magic and an international goulash competition. Here's what to do during the weekend September 1 - September 3.

A chamber concert will take place in a botanical garden.

Weekend: Even the plants will dance!

A little bit of magic in Bratislava, good wine and a showcase of Gemer's folklore. Here's what to try out during the weekend August 25 - August 27.

Humour will flourish even during hardships, as Ukrainian - Slovak standup shows. (Illustrative photo)

Weekend: Where Ukrainian and Slovak humour meets

Swap some plants, get your hips moving and do a good thing for the planet. Here's what to do on the weekend of August 18 - August 20.

This weekend is full of festivals. (Illustrative photo)

Weekend: All kinds of festivals

This weekend will belong to all things medieval, cultural meetings at crossroads and movies of all kinds. Here's what to enjoy on the weekend from August 11 to August 13.

The Wine under the Stars event in Pezinok.

Weekend: A perfect Saturday? Stargazing with a glass of wine in hand

Get ready for weekend filled with good food, friendly faces from all over the world, knights and even rafting.

A YouTube channel showed Slovakia from up above. How does it look like? (Illustrative photo)

Weekend: Watch Slovakia from up above with an American YouTube channel

Japanese weekend in a Slovak castle, antique bazaar and festivals. Here's what to explore on the weekend of July 28 - July 30.

Astronomer's job is not easy, but sometimes, you don't need fancy equipment to enjoy the stars. (Illustrative photo)

Weekend: How to be an astronomer on a budget

Get ready for the weekend with tips on exhibitions, live music and best places to explore the night sky for July 21-23.

How to get from Košice to Bratislava? Foreigner shares his experience. (Illustrative photo.)
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Weekend: Foreigner praises free bottle of water on Czech train and lectures on delayed Slovak trains in video

Haunting legends of Bojnice Castle, Ukrainian and Slovak friendship in theatre and wonders you can see from a train. Get ready for the upcoming weekend July 14-16.

An American YouTuber visited some of the most iconic places in Bratislava.

Weekend: US vlogger spends 12 hours in "super beautiful" Bratislava, shocked by public toilets

Lean back and enjoy some summer screenings or explore what gothic architecture has to offer. Read tips for weekend activities during the days of July 7-9!

The museum in Michalovce brings the old time-y cars back.

Weekend: Time travel to Czechoslovak (and more) roads with veterans

An insight into queer lives, live music, cold caves and vehicles that will take you back. Enjoy tips for the upcoming weekend of June 30 - July 2.

Folk groups will come together in a great show. (Illustrative photo)

Weekend: Ukrainian, Israeli and Slovak folklore side by side

For the weekend of June 23 - June 25, you'll be able to experience international poetry, folklore, yoga lessons and more. Enjoy the sunny days!

Inclusive workplaces prove beneficial for all

The overall corporate ambition of creating diverse working spaces continues to fall below expectations.

Gombasecká cave located in the National park Slovenský Kras is also one of the Slovakia's specialties. (Illustrative photo).

Weekend: Trip to the oldest opal mines in the world

Climbing in a rope parks, breathing in history near Košice and being immersed in the memory of an artist's life. Here are tips for June 16-18.

The future of safer abortion in Slovakia is still unknown.

News digest: Health minister ponders politically fraught abortion pill decision

Summer in Bratislava, the future of stores, and the general prosecutor objects to a sentencing decision.

Ernst Willers – Greek Sea, after 1870, Ernest Zmeták Art Gallery in Nové Zámky, GNZ

Weekend: A trip to the sea...in art

Bodies of water in art, summer markets and foreign movie nights. Here's what to do for the weekend of June 9 -11.

Bardejov will hold its first pride parade to support the rights of LGBT+ people in Slovakia.
Bikers might love the Hell's Angels get-together, but most people are being warned off. (Illustrative Photo)

News digest: Hell on wheels? US Embassy warns people to look out for bikers

Night shift and weekend supplements to rise (slightly), new train schedules, and NATO partnership.

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