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Frequently asked questions
- What are the main newspapers in Slovakia?
- SME and Pravda lead the quality press, Nový Čas the tabloids, with Aktuality.sk a major digital outlet.
- Which Slovak outlets publish in English?
- The Slovak Spectator is the main English-language source on Slovakia.
- What is Slovakia's official news agency?
- TASR is the state news agency, with SITA its private competitor.
Slovakia has one of Central Europe's most vibrant and politically engaged newspaper industries, with a dynamic media landscape that reflects the country's proud identity as an independent nation — having peacefully separated from Czechoslovakia in the 1993 Velvet Divorce — and its subsequent transformation into a prosperous EU and NATO member state. Slovak newspapers serve a population of 5.5 million in a country known for its stunning Tatra mountains, medieval castles, and one of Europe's fastest-growing economies.
Among the most widely read Slovak newspapers online is Aktuality, Slovakia's most visited news portal. Pravda and SME are the leading quality nationals, while Novy Cas leads in tabloid readership. The public broadcaster RTVS is Slovakia's most trusted news source. For independent journalism, Dennik N is highly respected. Slovakia is passionate about both football and ice hockey — with two official sports bodies: SFZ (football) and SZLH (hockey). Two national news agencies operate: the official TASR and independent SITA.
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