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Seven candidates for the general prosecutor post approved. Acting general prosecutor steps down.
- 1. Three rounds of testing should take place before Christmas
- 2. Most Slovaks reject milder penalties for marijuana
- 3. News digest: Sulík presents his pandemic plan, but PM Matovič remains critical
- 4. News digest: Slovakia to spend three Advent weekends with testing. President wants it to be voluntary
- 5. Which are the largest law firms in Slovakia?
- 6. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,021 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 7. Using only antigen tests for mass testing was the right move, says American mathematician
- 8. Where to buy locally produced Christmas presents in Bratislava
- 9. UK nationals in Slovakia advised to take action as end of transition period nears
- 10. Slovak company created antibodies that prevent multiplication of the coronavirus
- 1. Which are the largest law firms in Slovakia?
- 2. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,021 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 3. Three rounds of testing should take place before Christmas
- 4. Most Slovaks reject milder penalties for marijuana
- 5. Who was behind the sale of one of the biggest banks in Slovakia
- 6. News digest: Sulík presents his pandemic plan, but PM Matovič remains critical
- 7. Street protests as Slovakia marks the Velvet Revolution anniversary
- 8. One of the oldest cafés in Košice will close after half a century
- 9. News digest: Things will get worse if we do nothing, says health minister
- 10. Where to buy locally produced Christmas presents in Bratislava
- 1. Street protests as Slovakia marks the Velvet Revolution anniversary
- 2. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,021 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 3. Vegetarian blues (from our archive)
- 4. News digest: Another nationwide testing could take place before the holidays
- 5. News digest: Things will get worse if we do nothing, says health minister
- 6. How to travel to and from Slovakia during COVID-19
- 7. Which are the largest law firms in Slovakia?
- 8. Three rounds of testing should take place before Christmas
- 9. Rapid tests fogged coronavirus statistics in Slovakia
- 10. Most Slovaks reject milder penalties for marijuana
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Who was behind the sale of one of the biggest banks in Slovakia
The largest law firms were involved in several innovative projects, too.
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UK nationals in Slovakia advised to take action as end of transition period nears
UK Nationals should check the British Embassy's "Living in Guide" for the most up-to-date information.
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Three rounds of testing should take place before Christmas
The first round will be nationwide and should take place in two weeks.
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Which are the largest law firms in Slovakia?
For the first time, the ranking also provides an overview in partial categories of law.
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Government should invite the public and take EU demands in consideration when preparing recovery plan
Non-governmental organisations have sent a letter with requests to the government.
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Using only antigen tests for mass testing was the right move, says American mathematician
The rounds of testing work like the layers of a filter, removing a large fraction of infected individuals in each round, says Daniel Larremore.
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Government has learned little, hesitates to open school gates
Education is a question of rights. So is protesting against the government, but at what costs? Slovakia welcomes hefty investment that comes with a warning sign.
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Women’s club fundraising goes online
Over the years the IWCB has raised over €1.4 million.
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Street protests as Slovakia marks the Velvet Revolution anniversary
Opposition politicians and extremist groups used the occasion to protest against the anti-pandemic measures and the Matovič government.
Slovak company created antibodies that prevent multiplication of the coronavirus
The company is developing a vaccine as well.
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,021 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 97,400.
Tax officials have a new head. He is not a Slovak
When he was asked to pay a bribe, he called the police.
Lawyers kept busy with litigation over road construction
Energy distribution companies clash with green energy producers over money.
Life without waste – join the zero waste movement!
If you're considering some resolutions for next year, you may find inspiration in Petra Slezáková's article on zero waste lifestyle.
Why so sad, why so mad?
What music you should listen to while waiting for your next COVID test results.
Pandemic is the hardest test since 1989. Let's stick together
President Zuzana Čaputová addressed the nation on the eve of the 31st anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.
Vegetarian blues (from our archive)
On Slovak hospitality and a visit to Vlkolínec, the village that was a museum.
One of the oldest cafés in Košice will close after half a century
Sándor Márai used to visit legendary Carpano.
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Tonnes of snow that survived the summer in Jasná will be used for the upcoming season
The snow was stored at the end of the previous winter season.
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Bumpy, twisted, but always beautiful. A tip for tree-lovers around Bratislava
Pollarding is a win-win solution for willows as well as farmers.
Roundup: The world-famous Slovak opera diva has ended her career
Slovak theatres join the European Theatre Night at the weekend.
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Much-criticised wooden-metal construction under SNP Bridge to be removed
The new design for the space will result from an architectural competition.
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Slovak skier Vlhová wins the opening slalom in Levi
She beat Mikaela Shiffrin and Katharina Liensberger.
Petra Vlhová wins another slalom in Levi
Michelle Gisin of Switzerland ended second, and Katharina Liensberger of Austria was third.
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The head and the bottom. Two curious touches helped Slovakia win
The national team made it to the European Championships only the second time in history when they beat Northern Ireland in Belfast on November 12.
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