Slovak Spectator

Gen Z drinks alcohol to decrease insecurity and for courage, survey indicates
Survey held to mark 'Dry February' reveals Slovaks’ drinking habits. 

Reshaping the foundations of how we define work in the dynamic landscape of the modern workplace
Zuzana Rumiz of Manpower examines megatrends resahping the roles of both the employer and the employee, highlighting the need for innovation and adaptability.

News digest: Fico snubs NATO chief, heads to right-wing event in US instead
People will once again gather in squares to remember the murdered journalist.

Mystery gas odour spreads across Bratislava, leaving residents in the dark
The state has failed to communicate the problem effectively.

Stranded in the snow. Why a trolleybus is parked at this ski resort
A former city trolleybus has found a new home.

A new world order? Fico and Trump’s national conservatism mirrors Nazism
The autocrat-oligarch alliance has found its ideological home.

Despite tensions, Slovakia profits from Russian gas transit to Ukraine
Slovak PM raises the prospect of turning off the tap to Ukraine.

Look of new Istropolis unveiled
See visualizations of the €600 million project.

3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Enjoy an unforgettable jazz evening or explore the capital during guided tours conducted in English.

Have you heard the sound from the garage?
Documentary aims to shed light on Bratislava's underground music scene.

Investors may turn away as Slovakia becomes the most expensive country in the region, industry sector warns
Well-paid experts cost more, earn less than in the Czech Republic.

News digest: One step forward to resolve coalition crisis
A curious case of a Tajik man in Slovakia, an interview with Kate Winslet. Learn more in today's digest.

Court orders release of Tajik man called terrorist by interior minister
Police acted neither correctly, nor effectively, court says.

Košice councillor visits Russia, reportedly claims Slovakia bans Russian language
It was a private trip, says Michal Djordjevič.

Ruthenian resistors
Protestant missionaries had to leave so they did not starve.

Blowing excess green electricity into the air? Yes, also in Slovakia
First facility converting excess solar energy into heat to be built in central Slovakia.

I feel sorry for the world young people live in today, says Kate Winslet
She enjoys watching tennis players roaring like lionesses while playing.

Who remains in PM Robert Fico’s inner circle?
Since the assassination attempt, the premier has distanced himself from his political partners.

News digest: Fico’s deadline passes, but his partners come up empty
Foreign minister finally admits his mistake, Greta Thunberg in Slovakia, and friction in the opposition.

Cancer cases soar in Slovakia – and poor lifestyle choices are to blame
Experts say screening and faster treatment could prevent thousands of deaths.