Founded in 1995, by four Americans—Rick Zednik, Richard Lewis, Eric Koomen, and Daniel J. Stoll—The Slovak Spectator came into being to offer a crucial English-language perspective on Slovakia. The idea sparked from the realization that as Slovakia was gaining international recognition, there was a significant lack of readily available information for those who didn't speak Slovak. They aimed to bridge this gap and provide a comprehensive source of news and analysis. The publishing house behind The Slovak Spectator is The Rock, s.r.o., which became part of the German-Slovak publishing house Petit Press, a.s. in 2001, with Petit Press being the current owner . Today, The Slovak Spectator covers a wide range of topics including Slovak politics and society, business, culture, and lifestyle. They provide news on current events, corruption, elections, education, security, and the Roma community, as well as opinion pieces and travel information. They are based in Bratislava, Slovakia. One interesting fact: The Slovak Spectator was founded by individuals who previously worked for "The Slovak Mirror," a short-lived English-language newspaper. Believing the market could support a more frequent and substantial publication, they pooled their resources and expertise to create what is now Slovakia's only English-language magazine .