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Nedbalka celebrates fourth anniversary, starts new app
There are a host of museums and galleries in the Slovak capital, and one of the most prominent private ones is Nedbalka in the historical centre.
Blog: Where is the TV camera?
With Christmas fast approaching, the inflation of charitable events has been taking over Slovakia. Yes, it’s that time of the year when I wish people noticed that children’s hospitals have more wards than the “oncology” one.
Election changes may help extremists
The amendment may not fulfil the expectations of its authors.
Walking across Slovakia: Day 36
No tents, no sleeping rough, two teenagers and two adults, 900km, 4 rucksacks and some maps, a lot of maps: this is going to be fun.
Wizz Air launches Bratislava-Kiev route
A direct air connection between Bratislava and Kiev has been resumed after three years of absence.
PM Fico is looking for solution in coal-fired Nováky power plant
The talks between involved parties have not brought any results yet.
Survey: Slovaks find voluntary military training important
However, only one in five of the respondents aged between 18-35 would be interested in receiving such training.
RegioJet and Transport Ministry clash over train capacity on the Bratislava-Komárno route
Trains on the route are overcrowded.
Slovak among most wanted criminals in Europe
The list of most wanted criminals consists of more than 50 murderers, kidnappers, terrorists, drug dealers and so on.
Fico is out of ideas
With Slovaks concerned about other, real things, Fico has set about inventing fake problems and enemies.
Rail company Cargo negotiates with Jaguar
The British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, apart from building a plant near Nitra and moving part of production to Slovakia, is also preparing a network of sub-contractors and transport infrastructure here.
Fico: Good that EU Summit ends with “effective solidarity”
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico commented on the European Council’s conclusions about country’s Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Investigator Gajdoš accused two ex-managers
Investigator Marek Gajdoš, who retires disappointed with the conditions and approach of Slovak police, made a move on his last day in office.
Constitutional Court chair will not comply with Kiska
A new twist emerges in a complex case surrounding judges selected by parliament but not appointed by President Andrej Kiska.
WWII veteran Imrich Gablech died, aged 101
After fighting for the British RAF, General Imrich Gablech was an unwanted person in his home country.
Bad results of PISA tests: Should we be concerned?
Poor education will influence the economy of the country. PISA testing speaks volumes about the ability of pupils to use their knowledge and apply it to a new situation, a quality that is becoming ever more important.
Pro bono work as a way to assist NGOs
Free-of-charge aid to NGOs is on the rise, but lack of time cited as the main obstacle.
Three days of Christmas
This Christmas card dates, with all probability, to the 1930s. Although the writing it contains is in Slovak, the architecture of the village buildings shows that the artist who made this painting was probably Czech.
New Nordic walking tracks in Slovenský raj
Four touristic circuits designated for Nordic walkers from four to 12.6 kilometres have been added up in Spiš and Slovenský raj surroundings.
Watchers expect media freedom to drop
Increasing hostility between politicians and media cited as the main reason.
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- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- UK appoints Bilal Zahid as new ambassador to Slovakia
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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