.týždeň

What .týždeň does

.týždeň is a privately held Slovak weekly news magazine founded in 1990 in Bratislava, operating from Partizánska 2. The publication produces independent, analytically rigorous journalism covering Slovak and international politics, economics, science, culture, and sports, and is known for investigative work and a distinct editorial voice anchored by named contributors such as Štefan Hríb, Eugen Korda, Pavel Macko, and Fedor Gál. Its technology stack is a conventional digital media platform consisting of a content website (tyzden.sk), iOS and Android mobile applications, podcast and video streaming infrastructure, and an e-commerce storefront (shop.týždeň); no proprietary AI or API layer is documented.

The business is multi-streamed: subscription revenue dominates, with digital subscriptions starting at €8/month, quarterly/semi-annual/annual print subscriptions, a combined Print+Digital bundle (savings up to €85/year), and a joint subscription with Denník N from €10.90/month. Corporate subscriptions ('firemn é predplatné') target B2B buyers. Secondary revenue includes website and print advertising (including a 'promotion' branded-content section), e-commerce sales of books, films and merchandise, and a 2% income-tax donation fund ('daruj 2%'). Distribution combines self-serve digital, direct-mail print, newsstand retail, partner-channel via Denník N, and a physical subscriber community space, .klub pod lampou, in Bratislava. Events such as .pod lampou discussions and Pohoda festival panels function as community-led acquisition channels.

Strategic positioning centers on independent journalism in a Slovak media landscape often perceived as politically compromised; the company maintains editorial control and competes on depth of analysis rather than breadth of news. Customer mix is horizontal across individual educated readers and corporate subscribers; no enterprise anchor is disclosed. Geographic scope is domestic Slovakia with limited international readership via differentiated international subscription rates. The product portfolio also includes multiple podcasts (.pod lampou, týždeň s .týždňom, bezpečnostný radar, Ranné presso, memento mori, konfrontácie, jednoducho veda) and video shows, plus a content licensing arrangement with The Economist for a dedicated translated section. The company appears to be operating steadily without disclosed external funding.

Name

.týždeň

Legal name

.týždeň

Website

https://tyzden.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

.týždeň is an independent Slovak weekly news magazine and digital media platform founded in 1990, serving educated readers in Slovakia with in-depth journalism on politics, economics, science, and culture. It generates revenue primarily through digital and print subscriptions, advertising, e-commerce, and a 2% tax-donation fund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

News Magazine Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

Keywords

• Weekly news magazine
• Investigative journalism
• Digital media subscriptions
• Podcast publishing
• Slovak media

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Digital subscriptions: Monthly, quarterly, and annual digital subscriptions providing access to all articles, videos, films, the magazine archive, the .pod lampou show, and the 'týždeň s .týždňom' podcast. The primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Print magazine subscriptions and single copy sales: Quarterly, semi-annual, and annual print subscriptions delivering the physical magazine to subscribers' mailboxes. Also available as single copies at newsstands.
3. Print + Digital bundled subscriptions: Combined print and digital subscription at discounted rates, saving up to €85 annually compared to separate purchases. Represents the flagship subscription tier.
4. Bundled subscription with Denník N: Partnership bundle offering .týždeň print plus Denník N online access for €10.90/month, representing cross-publisher bundled revenue.
5. E-commerce (books, merchandise, films): The shop.týždeň e-commerce platform sells books authored or published by .týždeň (including titles by Štefan Hríb and other staff), films, and branded merchandise such as notebooks, bags, and branded masks. Courier delivery within 5 working days.
6. Advertising: The website and magazine carry advertising. The site operates a 'promotion' section indicating paid branded content. The website states it functions thanks to advertising and subscription revenues.
7. Corporate subscriptions: A separate 'firemné predplatné' (corporate subscription) offering is listed alongside individual subscriptions, targeting business customers.
8. 2% tax donation (donácie): .týždeň operates a charitable fund accepting 2% tax designation donations ('fond' / 'daruj 2%'), providing a supplemental revenue stream from supporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

.týždeň is a Slovak weekly news magazine and digital media publication offering independent journalism, in-depth political and economic analysis, and cultural commentary through print magazine, digital subscriptions, mobile apps, podcasts, video shows, and an e-commerce shop. Its core commercial offering is multi-tier subscriptions (digital, print, combined) bundled with access to a comprehensive archive, podcasts, and partner content from The Economist.

Product overview

.týždeň is a Slovak weekly news magazine and digital media platform offering journalism through multiple distribution channels. The core product is the weekly print magazine (Print predplatné) with a Digital subscription tier that provides online access to all articles, videos, podcasts, and the magazine archive via website and mobile apps. The company operates a combined Print+Digital subscription model and a joint subscription with partner Denník N. Content offerings include original video shows (Pod lampou talk show, Relácie film/TV programs), multiple podcast series (podcasty), and an e-commerce platform (E-shop) selling books, films, and merchandise. The company also maintains .klub pod lampou, a physical club venue in Bratislava that serves as a pickup location for shop orders and hosts events. The product architecture is a traditional magazine publishing model with digital extensions rather than a SaaS platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• pod lampou: Flagship discussion show/podcast featuring in-depth conversations on current topics, hosted by Štefan Hríb
• týždeň s .týždňom
• bezpečnostný radar
• Ranné presso
• jednoducho veda
• konfrontácie
• memento mori
• Klub pod lampou

Products and services

• Digital Subscription (Digitálne predplatné)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Denník NcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor.týždeň and Denník N offer a joint subscription bundle at €10.90/month, combining .týždeň's print magazine with Denník N's full online content. This cross-publisher partnership extends distribution reach by leveraging Denník N's subscriber acquisition infrastructure, while offering subscribers combined access to two of Slovakia's leading independent publications.
• The EconomistminorStrategic or Co-development Partner.týždeň publishes translated and adapted content from The Economist under a dedicated '.the economist' section on tyzden.sk and within the print magazine. This content licensing arrangement provides .týždeň readers with access to international economic and political analysis from The Economist, while extending The Economist's reach to Slovak-language audiences.
• Pohoda FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner.týždeň organizes and hosts live discussion panels at the Pohoda music festival in Slovakia. These events serve as community engagement and brand-building touchpoints. The collaboration involves .týždeň journalists conducting interviews and discussions with notable guests at the festival venue.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Denník N: Slovakia's leading independent online daily; operates a paid digital subscription model and is the direct bundle partner of .týždeň. Comparable on geography, audience (educated Slovak readers), subscription-first business model, and editorial independence positioning.
• Respekt: Czech weekly analytical news magazine with subscription model, in-depth reporting, and a similar independent journalism positioning. Closest concept-match peer: weekly periodicity, magazine format, premium subscriber base, Central European investigative journalism.
• Týden: Czech weekly news magazine covering politics, economics, and culture with digital and print editions. Closely comparable on format (weekly magazine), language adjacency, and broad analytical news positioning in a similar Central European market.

Broad incumbents

• Aktuality.sk: One of Slovakia's largest free online news portals. Competes for Slovak news audience attention and advertising spend; comparable on geography and topical coverage, though operates a free/ad-supported model rather than subscription-first.
• Politico Europe: European political journalism outlet with subscription model covering EU politics, similar to .týždeň's political analysis positioning. Comparable on premium political journalism business model, though pan-European rather than Slovakia-focused.
• Pravda: Major Slovak daily newspaper with national reach across print and digital. Competes for the same Slovak news audience as .týždeň but operates at broader, mainstream scale rather than premium analytical weekly positioning.
• Hospodárske noviny: Slovakia's leading business daily, also operating under a subscription model. Overlaps with .týždeň's economics coverage and educated-business reader segment, though daily rather than weekly and focused on business news specifically.
• The Economist: Global weekly analytical news magazine and existing content licensing partner of .týždeň. Comparable on weekly analytical news format, premium subscriber model, and editorial positioning, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• SME: One of Slovakia's largest mainstream daily news outlets with a significant online readership and partial paywall. Comparable on geography and Slovak news audience, though broader in scope and less premium-niche than .týždeň's analytical weekly format.

Emerging players

• The Slovak Spectator: English-language weekly covering Slovak affairs for international and bilingual readers. Comparable weekly-format analytical journalism targeting a defined reader segment, though much smaller in scale and English-language rather than Slovak-native.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tyzdensk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tyzden
• Facebookfacebook.com/tyzden.sk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tyzden
• Instagraminstagram.com/tyzden

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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