List of author's articles
How subsidies built an empire of trucks, barns, and fake guesthouses
Once showered with millions from the Agricultural Paying Agency, companies are now in decline.
For the few, not the many: Who can still afford a new flat in Bratislava?
More than half of the new flats in Bratislava are priced above €6,000 per square metre.
Still Europe’s assembly line
Despite generous incentives, Slovakia struggles to attract high-tech investment and skilled jobs.
In Slovakia, the prime minister was shot. A third of the country is not so sure
A new poll reveals a startling level of scepticism about the attempt on Robert Fico’s life – and a deeper distrust in the state.
What Slovakia failed to accomplish from the recovery plan
Slovakia will not lose money for the time being.
Hockey stagnating, canoeing in decline. Which sport is growing in popularity in Slovakia?
More money flowing into sports.
Almost half of Slovaks believe Putin’s genocide lie
Disinformation takes root as 44 percent accept Russia’s genocide claim—more than in Hungary or Poland.
Flats in Bratislava are getting smaller, otherwise no one would buy them
People prefer three smaller rooms to two bigger ones.
Slovak prime minister proposes electoral system tighter than Russia’s
If Robert Fico succeeds with his idea, political parties would face greater risks by running independently.
Slovaks believe in conspiracies about George Soros more than Hungarians
Smer and SNS voters biggest believers in the Soros story.
Poll: Slovaks know little about EU institutions, but their trust is immense
European Commission president trusted by a third of Slovaks.
PM’s adviser believes that NGOs serve American interests
Who is Dalibor Jurášek?
Fico announces a big investment revolution. Meanwhile, his minister backpedals
A new bill on strategic investments is in the works.
With pro-government propaganda, disinformation media enter new era
Such outlets mask opinions as news stories.
A Smer government is not the only option. There are two plausible alternatives
Pellegrini may seek the premiership.
Bratislava politicians take over parties' slates. Many districts can be left unrepresented in parliament
More constituencies instead of one in the national election could change things for the better, an expert says.
Slovakia did not learn from last year's drought
In a few decades, drought will threaten Fatra, the Tatras and the south of central Slovakia.
Poll shows Fico’s Smer is losing support, but remains top
Progressive Slovakia, a liberal party, is growing stronger.
Success of solving sexual crimes depends on officer you get
Analysis of successful criminal investigations.
Thousands of flats in rental grey zone
The flats are rented for a few dozen euros.
- War in Ukraine would change Slovakia, too
- Tests show 15,000 new positive cases. What is behind the drastic increase?
- A Smer government is not the only option. There are two plausible alternatives
- New bus station is open, but Bratislava still far from a new train station
- Foreigners' children often not welcome in Slovak schools
- Almost half of Slovaks believe Putin’s genocide lie
- For the few, not the many: Who can still afford a new flat in Bratislava?
- Police storm Slovak restaurant to detain ‘godfather of Cologne’
- News digest: Poland triggers NATO talks — Slovakia calibrates
- Slovakia launches first direct trains to Ukraine’s Uzhhorod
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- When America built Slovakia
- Slovakia pays the price for generous early retirement
- News digest: Nothing beats a Kamenický package for wrecking your day
- Pull out your CVs: Volvo’s mega plant is hiring thousands Photo
- Second World War bomb discovered during building works in Bratislava — evacuation planned
- News digest: Nothing beats a Kamenický package for wrecking your day
- Slovakia divided — but not how you think
- Ryanair flight diverted from Bratislava to Vienna after GPS disruption
- Pull out your CVs: Volvo’s mega plant is hiring thousands Photo
- Slovakia’s growth numbers are in. They are pretty grim
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Jaguar Land Rover halts Slovak production after cyberattack
- Second World War bomb discovered during building works in Bratislava — evacuation planned
- Last Week: Fico basked in the presence of dictators, then told Zelensky he ‘can’t do much’
- Bus driver killed, dozens injured in Slovakia crash Photo
- Jaguar Land Rover halts Slovak production after cyberattack
- News digest: Finance minister’s fifth time lucky?
- I discovered the hero my grandfather was, in an old box of clippings
- Ryanair flight diverted from Bratislava to Vienna after GPS disruption
- Slovakia divided — but not how you think
- Second World War bomb discovered during building works in Bratislava — evacuation planned
- More than a border town: How Lučenec changed my life
- MultiplexDX says Slovak research can be world-class and has something to back it up
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- The popular Red Bull Flugtag air show returns to Bratislava Video
- Jaguar Land Rover halts Slovak production after cyberattack
- I discovered the hero my grandfather was, in an old box of clippings
- Last Week: Fico basked in the presence of dictators, then told Zelensky he ‘can’t do much’
- News digest: Poland triggers NATO talks — Slovakia calibrates
- Police storm Slovak restaurant to detain ‘godfather of Cologne’
- When America built Slovakia
- Slovakia launches first direct trains to Ukraine’s Uzhhorod
- Slovakia pays the price for generous early retirement
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Exploring Nové Zámky: where Slovakia’s history meets everyday life Photo
- At Slovakia’s edge, a region of surprises Photo More articles ›
