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Protest gathering in Bratislava, February 21, 2019.

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Massive gatherings remember Kuciak and Kušnírová: We did not forget! Photo

One year after the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak, large protests took place around Slovakia.

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Culture & lifestyle

Owls indicate spring is coming

Male owls lured by bird calls fly in to take a look at the intruder.

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News

Murder of journalist: We need to see indictments of masterminds soon

International journalists’ organisations are “cautiously optimistic” after meeting investigators of the Kuciak murder.

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Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová were murdered one year ago (timeline)

These are the notable moments of the first year since the murder.

Paying tribute to Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová.

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Martina Kušnírová: Who was she?

Ján Kuciak's fiancée believed in justice. At the same time, she was like anyone else, in love and with big dreams, hopes and an obsession with crime TV shows.

Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová were murdered three months before their wedding.

Opinion

The murder of journalist changed Slovakia, but not all of it

There are still people who continue as if it’s business as usual.

Travel

Enjoy free tours in Slovak towns over the next few weeks

Slovak towns will celebrate International Tourist Guide Day with free tours. In Bratislava, foreign language tours are also available.

Bratislava's old town is a favourite among tourists.

Travel

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between February 22 and March 3, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

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Feeling at home

Searching for a flat in Bratislava, I was told things I did not expect to hear in 2019 anymore.

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Breath-taking photographs of Slovak mountains

Illustrations of selected churches in Slovakia

Spring in Bratislava

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News

Dutch Embassy in Slovakia is the greenest of all

The embassy has gone zero-waste. Its employees use no plastic bags and use reusable lunch boxes.

One year after the murder: Journalists must be able to do their work freely and without fear

The representatives of 22 embassies and representation offices in Slovakia lit candles for the murdered journalist and his fiancée.

The representatives of embassies in Slovakia came to commemorate Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová.

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Murder of journalist: Slovak authorities must ensure safety of journalists

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatović welcomes the progress made in the investigation of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak's murder but calls for vigilance.

Business

Established in 1991, Volkswagen Slovakia has developed into the biggest private employer in Slovakia.

Volkswagen will scrap 3,000 jobs by June

The number may be even higher if the carmaker fails to win a new model.

When does Tax Freedom Day take place in 2019?

People will spend more time at work to pay taxes this year.

Dissatisfied Slovak farmers have arrived in Bratislava - on tractors

They are now occupying 11 squares in the capital.

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Opinion

Journalists one year after the murder: We will not forget

More than 480 journalists have signed the statement issued exactly one year after the murder of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová.

What are the best employee benefits? Ask your employees

Salaries and a good company atmosphere, not benefits, keep people loyal.

Parking as a benefit it popular among employees.

Brexit: Fulfilling the wishes of the dead

It is supposed to be honourable to respect the last wishes of the deceased. But is it also reasonable to sacrifice the life perspectives of those remaining?