Archive of articles - February 2018
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European Parliament held moment of silence for Ján Kuciak
EP President Antonio Tajani made a statement in parliament on murdered Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak, followed by a minute of silence.
State postal company growing thanks to parcels from Asia
The Slovak Post may rake in big profits by delivering parcels from China.
The life of a foreigner in Slovakia can be a reason to laugh
Iranian living in Bratislava founded a group of foreigners performing stand-up comedy in English, for locals and foreigners living in the city.
Slovakia becomes first to use Google Pay
The service is currently available for the clients of four banks, but others may join soon.
Trošková and Jasaň are leaving their posts at Government’s Office
The decision is temporary as they will return to post when the murder investigation of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak is solved.
Valček Interview: With Ján Kuciak, we got to the Mafia through Trošková
Reporter of the Sme daily Adam Valček initially cooperated with Ján Kuciak, the murdered journalist, on the case of Italian Mafia.
Visegrad Four countries, including Slovakia, presented at literature fair in Brussels
At the book fair in Brussels, Slovakia was presented among the V4 countries, with one theatre play in French, as well as a selection of national literature translated into English.
A journalist is murdered: Where do we go from here?
Slovakia feels like it has arrived to a breaking point brought about by the unthinkable that has happened.
Culture Minister Maďarič resigns
The decision is linked to the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée.
Foreign drivers may be fined for missing e-sticker only when caught red-handed
A revision to the EC directive will change this
Nostalgic train rides to UNESCO sites expand, outside region as well
Last year’s success with nostalgic train rides following the UNESCO heritage sites in eastern Slovakia has made organisers repeat this cycle, while expanding it outside the Košice Region.
Four people die due to frost
The current freezing weather has resulted in four casualties so far. The forecasts are even worse: the last night of February should be the coldest of the winter season.
Letters could be delivered in later hours
Idea to be launched in the upcoming months as a pilot project may simplify the delivery of letters and packages.
RTVS: Slovak forced from a plane in Belgium dies
A man who tried to board a plane last Friday was led away by police. Now, the force of the airport guards' intervention will be checked.
Slovakia has lost one of its best investigative journalists, foreign media report
International press react to the murder of investigative reporter, Ján Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová.
How Slovak criminals turned the state into their milk cow
A story by Aktuality.sk with explanation of fraud schemes that have been applied by criminals in Slovakia.
Italian mafia in Slovakia. Tentacles reaching out to politics
The Slovak Spectator brings the English translation of the last story the murdered journalist Ján Kuciak worked on with the agreement of the Aktuality.sk editorial office.
Waste collection company resumes collection of garden biowaste in Bratislava
The company is extending the scheme to apartments blocks.
Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between March 2 and March 11, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.
Fire in Košice may have destroyed important documents
The fire started on the roof of the building where the Financial Administration resides.
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- News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill Photo
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- 'Don’t be afraid to use cash, say Slovak entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Syrian about to finally finish hotel in Bratislava started 17 years ago
- News digest: 350 brown bears to be culled as Slovakia declares emergency
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- Číž spa water once even sent to USA
- News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill Photo
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- A diplomat who thrives on building bridges…and making things happen
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- A paper that wasn’t supposed to last
- News digest: 350 brown bears to be culled as Slovakia declares emergency
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- We are partners, friends and Allies
- Bratislava satellite town breaks records and keeps expanding
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- Slovak dad drops everything for son’s NHL debut — even a flight
- The Slovak-American who wants the world to witness the quality of Slovak wines
- France and Slovakia: Believing, loving, and working together
- Last Week: As disease spreads, Fico no longer insists on a “different opinion”
- Trading McDonald’s for the front lines
- What abides: Giving a shit
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- 'Don’t be afraid to use cash, say Slovak entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins
- Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- From furniture to finance: businesses that shaped Slovakia’s market economy
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