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: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
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- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
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- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
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- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- 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
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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