The problematic rock wall of the castle hill below Strečno.

100-tonne rock responsible for closure of road between Žilina and Martin

Works on the rock wall of Strečno Castle will last for two weeks.

17. jul 2017

Slovakia faces EU lawsuit over broadband directive

The Transport Ministry is already working on changes; the new legislation should be valid from the beginning of 2018.

17. jul 2017
The Line movie

Slovak Peter Bebjak receives award from Karlovy Vary film fest

Among the winners of the 52nd year of the International Film Festival (IFF) Karlovy Vary, there is one Slovak; his film was even praised by the Variety and Hollywood Reporter.

17. jul 2017
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Social service inspection of anti-corruption journalist raises questions

A “random inspection” was carried out in the home of two Denník N journalists.

17. jul 2017
Facebook groups controlled by ĽSNS and its supporters spread allegations of nepotism in the administration of a village that does not exist.

Extremists share news about a non-existent village

The Slovak Spectator brings the selection of hoaxes that appeared on the internet in Slovak language over the past two weeks.

17. jul 2017
Halušky Fest Turecká 2017

Ostrý Grúň team wins halušky-eating competition

The two-day festival celebrating the Slovak national dish is organised regularly in the central Slovakia village of Turecká.

17. jul 2017
L-R: New Slovak Air Force commander, Ľubomír Svoboda, takes over from his predecessor, Miroslav Korba.

Slovak Air Force gets a new commander

Such replacements are not uncommon, chief of the General Staff of the Slovak Army Milan Maxim explained.

17. jul 2017
Ján Volko poses with his medals after winning gold at European U23 Championship.

Slovak sprinter Volko wins in 200m

Jan Volko set a national record at the European Athletics U23 Championships in Poland.

17. jul 2017
Dinner in the Sky

Bratislavans can again dine in the air

The Dinner in the Sky event returns to the Slovak capital after last year’s premiere.

17. jul 2017
Illustrative stock photo

Blog: Building the organization of the future

Organizations should shift their entire mind-set and behaviors to ensure they can lead, organize, motivate, manage and engage the 21st century workforce, or risk being left behind.

17. jul 2017
Visualisation of the Sky Park project by Zaha Hadid in Bratislava.

From industrial zone to open skies – world class architecture transforms Bratislava

Modern luxurious buildings flowing into peaceful parkland exemplify the first lady of architecture’s vision of modern living

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17. jul 2017
Milan Zelený

Generations struggle with the transfer of knowledge

The quick changes in technology hinder the communication between older and younger generations and impact on the operation of society as a whole, says professor at Fordham University, in New York.

17. jul 2017

Falcons found home in Slovakia

Record number of nesting red-footed falcons in last seven years.

16. jul 2017
Video

Spectacular Slovakia: Mansion of Sereď on film

Learn about both the history and present day of Sereď mansion from a video.

15. jul 2017
Peter Sagan, left, sprints as Britain's Mark Cavendish crashes, during the sprint of the fourth stage of the Tour de France cycling race.

Quote of the week

“The elbow did not happen.”

14. jul 2017
The Slavín war memorial is a popular destination of running tours.

Sightseeing at a faster pace

A guided running tour is an alternative to traditional sightseeing by bus or on foot in Bratislava.

14. jul 2017
Video

Morning at Spiš castle

Ivan Dovala from Žilina filmed a video of Spiš castle waking up.

14. jul 2017
Paper mill Mondi SCP in Ružomberok

EC okays Slovakia’s investment aid for Mondi SCP

Mondi SCP wants to invest some €310 million while it asks for investment aid worth €49 million.

13. jul 2017
The official website of the Financial Administration.

Fraudsters again create a fake clone of the Financial Administration’s website

They require documents from people and threaten a fine of up to €33,000.

13. jul 2017
Slovakia's Magdalena Rybarikova walks away after losing a point to Spain's Garbine Muguruza during their Women's Singles semifinal match on day nine at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

Rybáriková loses Wimbledon semi-finals

The first Slovak tennis player who made it to the Wimbledon semi-finals has been knocked out of the tournament.

13. jul 2017
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