Matúš Beňo
Matúš Beňo

Matúš Beňo covers science for The Slovak Spectator. He occasionally writes about culture.

Before joining The Slovak Spectator, he worked as an online editor and covered technology and science for SME, one of the major Slovak dailies. Mr. Beňo also covered Slovak science for Veda Na Dosah, a website that popularises science.

He studied mass media communication at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Trnava. Mr. Beňo is a native Bratislavan. In his free time, he paints Warhammer miniatures, hikes, plays board games and guitar.

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Progressive Slovakia MP Lucia Plaváková showing her notebook with stickers that SNS chair Andrej Danko objected to.

News digest: Instead of dealing with VAT, deputy speakers expel MP for stickers on laptop

What connects foreigners with Slovak roots to their heritage, one Iraqi's search for belonging, and a tip on a dancing event.

Slovak Roots: cooking and baking is what ties them to their roots

Did you know that Slovakia has Death Valley too?

Spider-Man.

Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko had Slovak roots, made bobaľky for nephews and nieces

The American artist also created Doctor Strange, contributed to Iron Man.

News digest: For average Slovaks, the electric car dream remains unaffordable

New Slovak passports may have ornaments from an image bank, Slovak tennis player experiencing career surge. Learn more in today's digest.

Grape harvest festivities take place in and around Bratislava every September.

Weekend: Sun shines on fairs, grape harvest festivities and other open-air events

Perfect opportunity to go on some hikes. Here's what to do during the weekend of September 20-22.

Andrej Čerňanský during his recent fieldwork at Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. He was digging up plants high above the Arctic Circle that grew in forests there more than 55 million years ago.
Myra Grignon with her Slovak citizenship certificate.

Bobaľky, pirohy, holúbky: find these traditional Slovak dishes in this Slovak-American's cookbook

Myra Grignon has relatives in Slovakia with whom she keeps in touch.

St Medard is similar to St Swithun in England in that if it rains on June 8, it will then rain for the following 40 days, until July 17.

40 days of rain? Investigating the validity of popular weather lore

Lore regarding St Medard among the most famous in Slovakia.

Illustrative image.

Weekend: With weather not looking good, here's some indoor events to attend

Fairs will take place despite rain. Here's what to do during the weekend of September 13-15.

News digest: Meteorologists warn of unprecedented deluge, fear flooding

How to wow German-speaking travellers, popular film festival is back. Learn more in today's digest.

PM Robert Fico in the Holocaust Museum in Sereď.

News digest: Fico's remark at memorial for Jewish victims of Nazi-era Slovakia offends Ukrainians

Demand for rental housing in Bratislava skyrocketing, interview with Zuzana Čaputová, and a tip for renowned festival.

The Senec synagogue after reconstruction.

News digest: With four reopenings, Bratislava Region pledges to 'restart culture'

What determines German-speaking tourists' satisfaction, cooking halušky on Mont Blanc, and two more days of high heat.

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Weekend: It it the time of fairs and grape harvest festivities again

Don't miss a night run, and look up in Košice. Here's what to do during the weekend of September 6-8.

The primary school in Bernolákovo near Bratislava.

News digest: More bomb threats hit schools, Interior Minister proposes measures

Very warm night ahead, festivities for wine lovers, where to get quality clothes for good price.

Slovak Roots: knowing where you are going

Learn about a Facebook group that became a Slovak-American phenomenon.

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News digest: Though autumn is almost here, weather does not seem to have noticed

Lack of historical memory in Slovakia, Slovak athletes win medals. Learn more in today's digest.

The Uprising festival.

Weekend: Festivals and fairy tales, end your summer with these events

Witness dragons descending on central Slovakia. Here's what to do during the weekend of August 30-September 1.

“The Victims are Warning” sculptural group in Banská Bystrica

News digest: Remembering one of the most important events in the history of Slovakia

What coalition MPs think of culture minister, the stories of Americans and Frenchmen during Slovak National Uprising, and a spectacular event for the occasion.

Pavol Gašpar (left) and President Peter Pellegrini.

News digest: After months of waiting, President appoints Fico's nominee to head top spy agency

Festival tip to end summer season, Prime Minister targets Progressive Slovakia chair, and Slovak family company among European leaders.

An actress during the Kremnické Gagy humour and satire festival.

Weeked: Kremnické gagy set to tickle your funny bone

Historic town holds a historic fair, while a grand prix takes place on the other side of the country. Here's what to do during the weekend of August 23-25.

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