Peter Dlhopolec
Peter Dlhopolec
peter.dlhopolec@spectator.sk

editor-in-chief

Peter Dlhopolec is the editor-in-chief of The Slovak Spectator. He oversees The Spectator’s editorial coverage and newsroom.

Before being appointed to the top job in February 2023, he had worked as a staff writer, a social media manager, and a podcaster for The Slovak Spectator since 2017.

He covers different topics, ranging from travel to politics.

He was born in Zvolen and received two bachelor’s degrees from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Trnava for European politics and mass media studies. During his studies, he spent some time in Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Ireland.

Discovering new music is his big passion. Some of his free time is spent doing sports and litter picking.

Author also writes for: peter.dlhopolec@spectator.sk, Facebook, Twitter

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List of author's articles, page 4

Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová in a studio.

National musical project hits a bum note

Slovakia’s anthem is to get a new version.

Prime Minister Robert Fico (l) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday, December 22, 2024. On the right is Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov.

PM Fico meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow

The Slovak premier seems to regard Ukraine’s president as an enemy and Putin as his friend.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a media conference during an EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.

News digest: Fico caught off guard by Zelensky’s criticism

Fall in love with a dictionary, an intriguing exhibit, a short tale about pricey chairs, and a logistics mega deal.

A Ukrainian tank passes by a burning car near the Russian-Ukrainian border, Sumy region, Ukraine, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

News digest: Repair work for Ukraine moves from Slovakia to Germany

A pandemic mystery, a Russian talent, and PM Fico heads to Brussels.

Teachers join public sector unrest, strike warning issued.

News digest: Teachers join public sector unrest, strike warning issued

Drunk passenger mocks police, Fico claims conflict of interest.

Health Minister Kamil Šaško.

News digest: Minister’s ‘terrorist’ comment triggers fury among doctors

Do you do a big clean-up before Christmas? Most Slovaks certainly do!

PM Robert Fico and Health Minister Kamil Šaško.

News digest: Where is the prime minister?

What Slovakia Googled in 2024 and Košice embraces its new residents.

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok.

News digest: Minister warns of “non-European cultures” entering Europe

A guide to Slovak business and a trip to the “Tuscany” of eastern Slovakia.

The September 2009 issue of The Slovak Spectator.

Be part of Slovakia’s story. Your support matters

After nearly 30 years, we know why we’re here.

News digest: Danko derides hobby horsing as ‘liberal nonsense’

Foreigners were a topic of discussion both in parliament and on the radio.

Slovakia's Foreigners' Police HQ on Ružinovská Street in Bratislava.

Slovak MP criticises inaction on Foreigners’ Police system failures

Zuzana Števulová highlighted growing frustration with the Foreigners’ Police.

PM Robert Fico in parliament on December 3, 2024.

News digest: Primitive premier blows up at media

Check out the best hospitals, discover the top baby names, and Danko heads to Moscow.

Hlas MP Samuel Migaľ.

News digest: Three days in, a “brave” coalition rebel emerges

Latest cases of police brutality, frustrated foreigners, and a closed D1 stretch.

Progressive Slovakia MP Zuzana Števulová.

Support for Ukrainian refugees slashed as Slovakia tightens belt

Legislation pushed through without consultation will save €2 million but condemned as immoral by opposition MPs.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, front centre right, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, front centre left, pose with the new EU College of Commissioners, after a vote at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Smer party votes against its own EU commissioner

Smer-nominated Maroš Šefčovič takes key role, but the party voted against the Commission in a move called “absurd” by critics.

Interior Minister and Hlas party leader Matúš Šutaj Eštok in parliament on November 26, 2024.

News digest: Fico’s first day with 76 MPs ends in fiasco

We know Slovakia’s largest law firms and the most interesting projects they have been working on.

PM Robert Fico and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade, Serbia, on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

News digest: Fico gains an ally for his trip to Moscow

A mayor’s hour of glory in Russia and a final offer for the minister.

PM Robert Fico on December 10, 2023.

News digest: PM Fico takes first steps to repair fractured coalition

The ministry revises immigration laws again. Slovak tennis players prepare to compete for a prestigious cup.

News digest: Slovak and Polish leaders hold secret meeting in the Tatras

In the Tatras, a new attraction will also open on Friday.

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok.

News digest: Interior minister appears to be untouchable, his smear campaign goes unpunished

A woman has lost over €400,000 to a fraudster posing as an “oil rig boss”.

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