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Košice to answer UNESCO's open call
The eastern-Slovak metropolis has decided to vie for membership of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
Kiska to swear in new judges on April 24
After judges themselves complained about their numbers, President Andrej Kiska is set to appoint another group.
Average wages increased in February, mostly in the gastronomic industries
In February, nominal wages increased year-on-year in most branches of business and industry, with the biggest difference in restaurants and pubs. There were some exceptions, though.
Foreigners on Slovak Easter: Why do men have it so easy?
Five foreigners living in Slovakia share their opinions concerning the Easter traditions.
Construction sector output keeps falling
But growth may continue later this year.
SNS has still not recovered from 'Captain' Danko
The Slovak National Party sticks with 10 percent of the vote; it was even overtaken by extremists.
Fico and Danko interfere with public-service media
Statements by PM Robert Fico and Parliamentary Speaker Andrej Danko about the public-service broadcaster provoke press freedom concerns.
Glossary: Unknown places worth visiting in Slovakia
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.
Topic: Travelling (Exercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Presentations.
Slovakia has 15,000 kilometres of marked hiking routes
A tourist in Slovakia can hike on 15,000 kilometres worth of marked hiking routes.
Foreigners: Events in Bratislava
Tips for performances and other events in the capital between April 14 and 23, including a lot festivals, concerts, classical music, horse racing, exhibitions and more.
Bratislava is less wealthy than statistics show
The region of the Slovak capital improves its position, but a closer look at the statistics paints a different picture.
Slovakia hosts U18 hockey world championship
The hosting towns have adopted tightened security measures, but also measures to protect the environment.
President will not found any party
President Kiska also does not plan to run for parliament; the decision on his next presidential candidacy is not yet clear.
Matovič manipulated accounting books
But criminal prosecution was halted as the matter was time-barred.
Inspectors uncovered 2,924 illegal workers
Some illegal workers were foreigners with and without residence permits.
Gazprom and Eustream sign deal on gas transports
Gas transits are now secured until 2050.
European Compliance Forum – Holding the Helm of the Company is Getting Harder
Following the recently amended law on criminal liability of legal persons, the issue of cost-effectiveness of prevention emerges more and more.
Woman killed by excavator at highway construction site
A car was crushed at the construction site of the longest D1 highway tunnel.
People buy more before Easter
Purchases are one-third higher than during an average week.
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- From eight to thousands of runners. How Košice marathon rose to prominence Photo
- Iconic Slovak barn still draws crowds. Without donors, it might have been lost Photo
- 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
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 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
- From eight to thousands of runners. How Košice marathon rose to prominence Photo
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- 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 law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- 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
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- 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
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