Slovak Spectator

Vivat Slovakia: A language guide to independence
Written over 20 years ago, this article is surprisingly relevant to politics still today.

New regulations for stall carp sales, but Pellegrini’s Christmas tradition lives on
Supermarkets have banned stall sales of carp.

Billie Jean King Cup finals prove too much for underdog Slovakia
Last time Slovakia won was in 2002.

A portal to Krupina's past
The Emperor ordered residents to work on the construction of the town fortification without pay.

Bratislava among capitals with very high English proficiency
Slovakia had slightly worse results than last year.

News digest: Culture Ministry shows price for new version of national anthem
More options to return PET bottles, poster causing stir in Nitra, and tip for film festival.

Number of exchange points for plastic drink bottles and cans increased
People can exchange plastic bottles and cans for vouchers at petrol stations for fuel or other goods or services.

Rome to Bratislava: one-way ticket?
It looks like everybody is on the move nowadays. But what do we know?

Councillors demand halt to Christmas poster over “offence to Christianity”
Nitra officials stand by the design.

Charity Christmas Bazaar to be place of giving and receiving again
The 30th charity event will be held this Sunday.  

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.

Slovakia moves to fast-track immigration changes, citing EU deadline and economic risks
The ministry seeks urgent cabinet and parliament approval for amendments to immigration laws.

Slovakia debuts its first hydrogen truck at motor racing facility
The truck has a range of up to 750 km per top-up.

Fico slams Biden’s missile decision as war marks 1,000 days
In Slovakia, a thousand candles commemorate Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s unjustified invasion.

Rising high in Kysuce: A new destination for year-round views
A new lookout tower will welcome first visitors in May next year.

Defection of Šťastný brothers is the stuff of Hollywood movie
Playing for Quebec Nordiques, Peter, Anton and Marián formed a feared trio on ice.

How adhering to new EU rules can propel your business forward
Non-compliance with the EU’s carbon and deforestation standards may lead to penalties.

Lacking coordination and cash, municipalities struggle to integrate foreigners
Nitra has become the first town to adopt an integration strategy.

News digest: Celebrating his party’s anniversary, PM Fico sends warning to coalition
Remembering November 17, interview with a scientist, and the PM's proposal for an electoral system stricter than Russia's.

Remembering the lesson of November 1989, thousands took to the streets
Some events commemorated the victim of police brutality in Košice.