Roman Cuprik
Roman Cuprik

Roman Cuprik joined The Slovak Spectator team in March 2012 as a staff writer after contributing to the 2011 edition of Spectacular Slovakia. He graduated with a master’s degree from the journalism department of Comenius University in Bratislava. 
In addition to being a contributor to The Slovak Spectator he has been writing for Slovak daily SME since 2015. At SME he covers crime and corruption news.

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Trnava Mayor Peter Bročka (left) posing with Kotleba supporter Radovan Hynek.

Extremists use Trnava mayor to make it to the mainstream

Trnava Mayor Peter Bročka provided city space for lectures of extremists and had pictures taken with them.

Employers: Roma, do not call us!

Slovak ad websites publish numerous discriminatory advertisements.

Survey: anti-Americanism is still strong

While many say they support neutrality, a majority of respondents view the EU in a positive light.

Resocialization centre employee abused teenager

Police knew about the sexual abuse but stopped the criminal prosecution.

Extremists repeatedly attack Somali woman

NGOs call on politicians to realise that their statements can boost hatred towards Muslims.

UN report shows big Slovak business with arms

Defence Ministry asked the Pentagon to block access to information about Black Hawk helicopter deal.

The family tree of the Mednyánszkys family, made by a Bratislava painter in the first half of the 18th century.

Searching for ancestors in Slovakia (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)

This regularly updated feature on tracing Slovak geneaology includes tips for accessing records.

A spa is a place where nations can meet.

Piešťany still draws, welcomes foreigners

Frequent Middle East visitors make spa town one of Slovakia's most multicultural places, and incidents are few and far between.

The Spring Harmony festival at the Sosna eco-centre.

Volunteering to preserve Slovakia (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)

This regularly updated feature on ecological communities in Slovakia includes opportunities for volunteering at farms or castles.

Ariel Atom offers a high-speed experience.

Adrenaline rush in Slovakia (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)

This regularly updated feature on adrenaline adventures includes Slovakia's extreme race track and terrain sports.

Slovak Olympic House has smuggled food

Bryndza, other delicacies, bypassed customs inspections in transit to Rio 2016.

Police: Most-Híd politician in gang of murderers

The police have accused Judita Csörgöová of governmental Most-Híd party for founding a gang which later allegedly murdered several people.

Myths about EU overreach are rampant

Thanks to the EU passengers have to be compensated for a delayed flight and people make significantly cheaper calls abroad.

Slovakia was a gun shop for terrorists, crooks

Out-dated legislation meant Slovak weapons ended in the hands of the Sicilian mafia and British gangsters.

Cycling at dawn on a route along the Danube River.

Taking in Slovakia on two wheels (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)

This regularly updated feature on cycling in Slovakia includes practical tips and suggestions for easier or adventurous routes, including downhill cycling.

Teachers march on Obchodná Street

Hunter's association may have blocked teacher protest

Groups of teachers sought permits to protest, but found all of Bratislava's major squares were already reserved by Lovu zdar group.

József  Berényi, the former SMK chair

UPDATED: Hungary heavily finances organisation supporting SMK

Government office, others sent nearly €1 million to the mysterious civic organisation Főnix.

Opposition marketing maintains protest momentum

Attendees personally thank Filip Rybanič who leaked bank account information from the interior minister and ex-transport minister.

Extremists failed to unite, protests are weak

The Interior Ministry registered a paramilitary group which is now able to ask for donations.

Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák

Kaliňák’s scandal has not harmed Smer

Numbers protesting against Interior Minister and fall of Smer preferences are not enough.

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