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Čaputová will move on, who will take her place?
Her decision not to run for re-election opens up several scenarios.
Enchanting Bratislava: A journey into the lap of nature
I rediscovered the magic of season alternation in Slovakia.
Hope away from home
Struggles, resilience and the pursuit of hope amidst war are part of many Ukrainians’ daily lives.
Ódor will govern as interim PM, and Čaputová will announce her big decision
The president is expected to announce tomorrow whether she will run or not.
At 46, I will be voting in Slovak election for the first time
I cannot let another election go by without participating.
What you need to know about Slovakia’s election campaign
It’s going to be a summer of politicking.
The Power of Nature-Based Learning
Nature-based learning offers a sense of caring for the environment from an early age.
Will Russia try to influence the upcoming election?
Long story short: it already has.
Public opinion matters: The importance of democratic values and US-SK collaboration
A reader reacts to Michaela Terenzani's latest Last week in Slovakia commentary on Slovak people's geopolitical confusion.
Playing not to lose: the West needs a killer instinct for Ukraine
Playing any game to win and not to lose, is a mentality that is learned and rarely ever engrained at inception.
Washington matters, but Kyiv matters more
The US presidential election in 2024 could go either way. While scenario building is sensible, endless speculation about future events in Washington and their impact on the war in Ukraine should not impede Europe from continuing to adopt the kind of decisive role that history demands of it anyway.
Slovakia’s pro-Western feelings are going south
There are hints that Russia is winning the information war.
COP 27 to COP 28: Green targets in a fractured world
2023 can be a critical turning point for energy system transformation and climate ambition on the road to COP28 in UAE.
It is time to bring “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” back to life
AI’s impact on democracy.
Formulating the future vision of the EU in the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine
What would be the future vision of the EU in the context of Russian aggression in Ukraine? Answering this very complex question will be a long way to go.
Big white liars
Some people still believe everything they read on the internet.
Loneliness is an uninvited guest
Although we all experience it, loneliness remains a taboo. It’s now time to talk about it.
Despite one more guilty verdict, culpability for Kuciak murders still unresolved
Kočner is acquitted, again. What happens now?
Be a cultural fit for the employer
Finding candidates is a complex and challenging process and selecting the right ones is an art.
Five reasons to read The Slovak Spectator
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