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Police will not apologise for attack

After the October 2016 incident, the police want to share information on the high crime rate with the boys' parents .

5. apr 2017
Anti-corruption marches are organised, llustrative stock photo

Students will protest against corruption

Nearly 7,000 people plan to attend the march, refusing help from politicians.

5. apr 2017
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Children should study transport

The event in Vrútky focused on motivating children choose vocational schools focusing on transport occupations.

5. apr 2017
Stanislav Kubánek (Smer)

Double standards in parliamentary discipline?

Coalition MP receives a minimal fine while opposition MP is allegedly stringently punished.

4. apr 2017
PSA Peugeot Citroen in Trnava

Peugeot asks Slovak government for stimulus

Trnava-based PSA Peugeot Citroen applies for a tax holiday amounting to €18.6 million.

4. apr 2017
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Police officers dispatched to Macedonia

It is the second group tasked with protecting the borders with Greece.

4. apr 2017
The unfinished Rázsochy medical complex

Medical chamber criticises new hospital project

The chamber dislikes several plans concerning the construction of the facility.

4. apr 2017
PM Robert Fico

Fico criticises media again

The prime minister considers the media environment distorted, he says they avoid positive news.

4. apr 2017
Car manufacturing in Kia Motors Slovakai in Teplička nad Váhom.

Kia: Our goal is to be a responsible member of the community

Carmaker Kia Motors Slovakia wins the main award, Via Bona, for a responsible large corporation.

4. apr 2017

Companies awarded for inspirational projects

The Pontis Foundation rewarded the companies whose activities are aimed at changing the society for the better for the 17th time.

4. apr 2017
Great-grandfather often used to take me to the Lučenec cemetery.

How the world lost the story of old Kóhn

Let us seek stories in our families too, because one day those who could tell them will no longer be with us.

4. apr 2017
Constellation exhibition in Pinakothek, Munich.

Slovak academy exhibits in Munich

There are many ways to celebrate an anniversary, with a quarter of a century being one of the milestones.

4. apr 2017
Sikorsky Black Hawk

First Black Hawks to arrive in summer

The US military helicopters will land at the aircraft base in Prešov.

4. apr 2017
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Slovakia may be used for smuggling hazardous substances

While Slovakia is not a target of chemical weapons, the substances needed for them may be smuggled through the country.

4. apr 2017
Jaguar Land Rover’s construction site

Jaguar project tagged best of CEE region

The investment, which will be realised close to Nitra, beat an opponent from Poland for the award.

4. apr 2017
Štefan Harabin has repeatedly blocked inspectors.

Controversial judge succeeds in another disciplinary proceeding

Ex-Supreme Court president Štefan Harabin acquitted, but the decision is not valid yet.

4. apr 2017
New €50 banknote

Slovaks can now use new €50 banknotes

The older series of banknotes will still remain in circulation.

4. apr 2017
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V4 to join forces in water transport

By 2030, as much as 30 percent of road transport in the European Union should be diversified to include alternative transport possibilities, including waterways.

4. apr 2017
Žilina airport handles about 8,000 flights a year.

Untapped potential of regional airports

Regional airports rely on charter flights and tourism but regular connections are lacking.

4. apr 2017

Glossary: Is a career as an artist utopian?

Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.

4. apr 2017
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