Nina Hrabovská Francelová
Nina Hrabovská Francelová
nina.francelova@spectator.sk

Nina Hrabovská Francelová started to work for The Slovak Spectator as a student of journalism in October 2016. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism at the Palacký University in Olomouc and a master's degree in journalism at Comenius University in Bratislava. She spent one semester at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków and participated in several international courses for journalists.

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Rubber factories are among the largest industrial enterprises in Slovakia.

What investments did 2024 bring to Slovakia?

From state-of-the-art battery modules to electric car drives and surplus electricity storage.

In 2023, language courses were offered by companies in 9 percent of job offers posted on Profesia.sk, a job search website.

On their path to success, firms count on language schools

Some companies see an advantage in investing in the language education of their employees.

Applicants for higher education courses can now use a new website to determine which Slovak university is the most suitable for them.

New performance contracts offer universities more money – with strings attached

The Education Ministry has launched a website to track the progress of universities.

Interior Ministry.

No need to reside in Slovakia. Foreigners with Slovak roots have had easier access to citizenship for two years

Residence permit, certificate of Slovak Living Abroad and state citizenship can be requested at embassies.

German company Schaeffler opened a development and testing centre for electromobility and automated driving in Kysucké Nové Mesto in June 2023.

Investment highlights for the year of 2023

Expansion of existing production as well as arrival of new investors.

EU to fund university consortia in Slovakia, but their success is not assured

Slovak universities have refused to merge, despite millions of euros from the EU being on the table.

James Monroe Števko

From photo album to citizenship application: One man’s search for his Slovak roots

Chance for descendants to become Slovak made easier after law change last year.

Sibyla Mislovičová

All Slovaks are passive bilinguals, linguist says

Thirty years after divorcing, Czechs and Slovaks still understand each other without hesitation.

Volvo’s is the first large-scale manufacturing investment in Košice since the steelmaker U.S. Steel arrived in the city almost 25 years ago.

Slovakia in 2022: New carmaker, Mochovce, and rating agencies' changed outlook

Check out the investment highlights from Slovakia over the past year.

The mountain guide advises where to go in winter

The Turiec region offers everything from mountain exploits to historic events.

The Tatras.

Slope of Slovak ski star or evening snowmobile ride. Winter in the Low Tatras is approaching

Chopok also offers a gastronomic experience combined with views and a cable car ride.

Illustrative stock photo

FAQ: How can foreigners vote in regional elections in Slovakia?

Foreigners can influence the results of the upcoming regional elections. Here is what you need to know before visiting a polling station.

Malinô Brdo downhill

Bike adventures from tame to wild

Cycling without cars, circuit or wild downhill, everything could be found in northern Slovakia.

Sauna ritual in Bešeňová

Sauna rituals, waterfall, and caves: saunas as an experience

The Žilina region boasts of a number of unique spas and water attractions where you can find everything from adventure to relaxation.

Between Veľký and Malý Kriváň in Malá Fatra mountain range

Head in the clouds: Three hikes worth the effort

Take out your hiking shoes and backpack, these trips will enchant you.

Magical meadow in Kysuce region

Swinging with a view over wild poppies. This meadow will enchant you

An Instagrammable place where you will learn something new.

Village burnt down but thanks to contest it is one of Slovak symbols now

Ease your hiking muscles in a spa after a two-hour hike with incredible views and a walk through time.

Hike to Terchovské srdce

Fairytales, castles, and hearts: three captivating lookout towers to view northern Slovakia

It is not always necessary to conquer thousands of vertical metres to have gorgeous views.

Rest and relaxation among the treetops. Discover Slovakia's treehouses

Treehouse accomodation offers a unique way to comfortably commune with nature.

Solutions to tackle brain drain planned as part of Slovakia’s Recovery Plan

Easier integration of foreigners and Slovaks returning from abroad are among the measures laid out by the plan, which should pour hundreds of millions of euros into the Slovak economy.

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