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Slovak top domain .sk sold for 26 million euros
Shortly before the sale, the Slovak government confirmed that the private company SK-Nic will administer the national internet domain in the upcoming years as well.
Parliament opens to the public on Friday
Open Day in Slovak parliament annually attracts thousands.
Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between September 1 and September 10, as well as regular services in different languages, training for foreigners in English and highlights of the year.
Slovak who ran almost 5,000 km in 48 days: Many ultra-runners are humble people
Kaneenika Janáková has completed the world’s hardest run. She told The Slovak Spectator about her career, but also about the place where she likes running in Slovakia.
How to be an intern in Slovakia
These 12 FAQs will give you the basics on internships for foreign students in Slovakia, based on the experiences of a Slovak Spectator intern.
The banker who tricked Tiso and sent three billion crowns to rebels
Imrich Karvaš was one of the most powerful men in the wartime Slovak State but he helped the popular rebellion. He ended up in the concentration camps and even the communist regime imprisoned him.
Children to ministers: Do MPs have to take an IQ test?
Children quiz ministers during special house question time, as part of the Comenius University's Children's University.
National holidays close shops around Slovakia
All shops will be closed on August 29 and September 1, with a few exceptions.
Most-Híd and Smer support one candidate against Kotleba
Two of the three coalition parties have picked Ján Lunter as the candidate they will support for the post of the Banská Bystrica regional governor.
Traditional Slovak language and culture school has new graduates
144 participants from all around the world have received their certificates this year
The message of the anti-fascist uprising still resonates
Surviving SNP participants express concerns about the sentiments among society.
Public opinion of SNP is positive
Anti-fascist interpretation of uprising dominates in Slovak society, according to research by the Institute for Public Affairs.
Five outcomes of the coalition talks: Government might still go down
Coalition leaders announce they will stick together, but just a few hours later SNS’ demand to oust Smer’s labour minister transpired. Fico does not seem ready to give him up.
Slovakia gains one medal from canoe sprint championship
At the recent 2017 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championship in Račice, Czech Republic, Slovakia won only one silver medal; and moreover thanks to a totally unexpected new team.
Jaguar considers electric cars for Nitra
JLR is expanding the originally planned facility Nitra. The possible reason behind may be the production of electro-mobiles in Slovakia.
Extremists receive patents, also preventing jokes targeting their party
Marian Kotleba’s the far right party ĽSNS has already won two trademarks; thus, nobody else will be allowed to use them, not even in jest.
Largest aircraft on display at SIAF 2017
Thousands of people who visited the Sliač airbase saw the world’s largest passenger airliner, the Airbus A380, as well as an American B-52 bomber aircraft as part of the 7th Slovak International Air Fest (SIAF).
Nine top doctors leave cardio-vascular institute
Crucial doctors – and also two medical staffers – left the top national cardiovascular institute for a private centre. Health minister sees it as no coincidence.
Blog: The Dark side of the Cloud
Is the one-size-fits-all approach to Cloud suitable and does it meet everyone’s requirements?
Where to look for an escape room in Bratislava?
Interactive entertainment that tests the skill and character of visitors is also available in Bratislava.
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