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Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between July 27 and August 5, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.
Slovak towns are shrinking
Only two Slovak cities are expected to have more inhabitants in 2035 than they have now. What are the reasons behind the dropping numbers of inhabitants?
Where can you find a Dubai-like toboggan in Slovakia?
The biggest toboggan in Europe lies under the Tatras.
What are the most common causes of death among Slovaks?
Health information centre scrutinised death causes, causes of hospitalisation and compared the trend in the long term.
Measles spread to other districts
Towns and hospitals adopt preventive measures.
Another unfinished piece by Ján Kuciak describes drug cartel
Following its publication, the General Prosecutor’s Office promises to look at the uncovered information.
One person killed in Bratislava fire
The fire started in an older, partially deserted building.
Petition urges public officials to take action against the Night Wolves
At the time of the 50th anniversary of the Warsaw Pact occupation of Czechoslovakia, the motorcycle club is becoming active as part of Russian hybrid war, the call reads.
Number of foreigners working in Slovakia increased in June
At the end of June 2018, there were 58,000 foreigners officially employed in Slovakia, with Serbians representing the biggest group.
Do you want to see a cable car from 1949?
Cable car exhibited in the square of Liptovský Mikuláš attracts visitors to museum in newly opened exhibition.
Slovakia is the seventh cheapest country in the EU
People pay the most for goods and services in northern European countries.
The share of people in material need drops
Most people relying on benefits for those in material need live in the south and east of Slovakia, while the fewest can be found in the capital.
Developers want new ski slopes in strictly protected Tatra areas
Conservationists protest against the idea, arguing that new ski slopes would mean more logging in protected areas.
No thanks for daddy
To the uninitiated, a 10-year-old’s birthday party might seem like a tame way to spend the day. Ha!
What institutions do Slovaks trust the most?
Slovaks trust the Slovak Academy of Sciences the most, while the judicial system is the most distrusted institution.
After three years of decline, unemployment rate slightly increased in June
The rate didn’t fall for the first time since September 2015.
Defence Minister Gajdoš files motion against paramilitary group Slovak Levies
The General Prosecutor’s Office should check whether the group poses a threat to Slovakia’s security and whether its existence is in violation of the country’s laws.
Who are the new censors?
Censorship is not the same animal that it was in the seventies. There is no censor waving his stamp and diligently adding disobedient authors to the growing list of state enemies.
Explosion damaged a medical centre in Bratislava
The explosion of a healthcare centre in the Vrakuňa borough of the capital was probably caused by gas, but no official cause has been stated yet.
Blog: How business mentoring can change our schools for the better
Business mentoring benefits both involved parties and has the potential to change Slovak schools for the better.
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- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Last Week: Slovakia’s central bank governor still faces bribery case verdict
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- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
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- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
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- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
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- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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