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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Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová is compared to a character from the Harry Potter book series during a protest on August 12, 2024 in Bratislava.

‘Shame’ and ‘Resign’ echo through Bratislava as 18,000 rally against culture minister

Protests against the culture minister continued on Tuesday, as she continued to dismiss employees.

A Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over eastern Slovakia on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

The two-way street of US-Slovak military ties

How Slovakia and the USA are forging a stronger defence partnership.

Martina Šimkovičová.

News digest: Who might the culture minister fire next?

PM Fico posted another video, accusing the opposition and the media of seeking another shooting attack on a government official—an argument frequently employed by government officials.

Former special prosecutor Dušan Kováčik in a courtroom, as portrayed in 2023.

Former chief prosecutor convicted of corruption is free, thanks to justice minister

Dušan Kováčik, an important figure for Prime Minister Robert Fico, has been convicted of corruption and is now facing charges in two additional major cases.

Former SNG director Alexandra Kusá (r) and former SND director Matej Drlička (l) during a press conference outside the Slovak National Gallery in Bratislava on August 7, 2024.

National gallery director fired, informed of dismissal reasons via press release

While the opposition has announced a protest against Culture Minister Šimkovičová’s actions, a second petition calling for her removal once again seems to be a success.

Former SND director Matej Drlička and Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová.

News digest: “Culture destroyer” strikes again after being booed

Another petition for culture minister's removal, trip to Myjava, and NAKA's end.

Ukraine Focus' Volunteer Ambulance Corps logo.

News digest: American leads lifesaving missions to Ukraine via Slovakia

Storm warnings, US football talent, and Nigerian charged with rape.

Used emergency medical vehicles from America and Europe make a stop in Slovakia in June 2024.

International volunteers take ‘convoy of hope’ through Slovakia to deliver vital aid to Ukraine

Inspired by American ambulance drivers in world wars, former U.S. official Brock Bierman takes on similar mission to war-torn country.

News digest: Czech disinformation kingpin sparks drama in Slovak courtroom

A Slovak tennis player defeated the world No. 5, a tragic story about a lost cow, and many Slovaks believe that life in Russia is good.

Former NAKA chief Ľubomír Daňko (l) and Prosecutor Michal Šúrek (r).

Former anti-corruption prosecutor and police investigators face charges over alleged misconduct

Prosecutor Michal Šúrek is overseeing the high-profile Purgatory case, which involves individuals connected to the ruling Smer party.

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US Ambassador to Slovakia Gautam A. Rana.

The US ambassador, an eternal optimist, is not bothered by Fico’s criticism

Gautam A. Rana on US-Slovak relations, Ukraine, media, and LGBT+ rights.

PM Robert Fico on July 9, 2024.

News digest: Fico’s astonishing salary

Defunct lift, useful Slovak phrases for foreigners during the summer, and tips on how to enjoy Bratislava.

A rainbow "Slovak" flag is captured during the Rainbow Pride festival in Bratislava on July 20, 2024.

News digest: Rainbow flag controversy

A unique success for the Slovak team in American football, while a Chinese car manufacturer is eyeing Slovakia.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speak during a press conference at the NATO summit in Washington, Thursday, July 11, 2024.

News digest: Slovakia supports Ukraine’s NATO dream, PM Fico objects

A mountain tragedy, a book on Slovak settlers, and ways to enjoy Bratislava.

Prime Minister Robert Fico during a government meeting on July 10, 2024 in Bratislava.
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Fico predicts future attacks in video address: “I have no doubt they will occur.”

Prime Minister Robert Fico criticises European socialists and warns against a third world war in his latest video.

A manufacturing hall of Kia Slovakia's car plant in Žilina.

News digest: Rise in foreign workers sidestepping labour laws, Slovak industry reports

Exploring Slovakia's town names, one-day motorway vignettes, and French Day festivities.

PM Robert Fico chairs a government meeting in Bratislava on July 9, 2024.

News digest: Slovak leaders’ late response to Kyiv hospital attack

A skilled Ukrainian carpenter, a Slovak anti-vaxxer heading a global gang of coronavirus deniers, and Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun.

News digest: Fico slowly roars back

Košice police brutality, US adventurer with Slovak roots, and an invitation to a dance evening.

Agriculture Minister Richard Takáč (Smer) hugs PM Robert Fico as he arrives at the field in Voderady, near Trnava, on July 8, 2024.

Fico returns to work with a French crutch, humour, and a barrage of verbal attacks

At a castle, PM Robert Fico delivered a critique of liberal ideologies. At a farm outside Bratislava, he reminisced about his rural upbringing.

Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová.

News digest: Minister blames queer people for Europe’s decline, mocks Norwegian counterpart

Criticised criminal law reforms greenlighted, events in Bratislava, and a Ukrainian student shares his experience in Slovakia.

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