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Government has no plans to officially commemorate the victims of the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia
Presidents of the Slovak and Czech Republics will take a train ride to mark the founding of the Czechoslovak State.
Last Week in Slovakia: People marched for LGBTI rights in Bratislava
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Movies under an open sky feel differently than in an air-conditioned cinema
The popularity of outdoor cinemas is increasing in Bratislava
Northern Slovakia faces risk of floods from intense rain
Meteorologists are issuing a second-degree flood warning due to the continuous rain.
Slovak company joins forces with Europol’s cybercrime centre
ESET’s researcher will represent the Slovak cyber-security company at the Europol advisory group on internet security.
Bratislava Airport had historically highest number of passengers in June
26 percent more passengers passed through M.R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava compared to last year.
Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between July 20 and July 30, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.
Kio li estas? Liptov welcomed Esperanto enthusiasts
Biggest Esperanto summer school takes place in Liptovský Mikuláš.
Zemplínska Šírava lures visitors with sand kingdom
Fairy-tale characters attract both children and adults.
Slovakia has extradited Yandiev to Russia
Despite the UN decision, the country sent Ingushetia citizen Aslan Yandiev to Russia where he is wanted for alleged terrorism crimes. It cites the stance of the ECHR.
Slovak FAM: The fact that Trump and Putin met is good for everyone
Since these two countries own 90 percent of global nuclear potential, and no global issue can be resolved without them… the philosophy with difference of opinion is to sit down and explain…, Miroslav Lajčák commented.
Slovakia scored worse in health care than Pakistan
Even Pakistan scored better in health care, according to a recently published Index.
More reasons to stay
Excluding people doesn’t just affect those who choose to leave.
Fewer Slovak companies are based in tax havens
An analysis drafted by the consulting company Bisnode has confirmed a slight downward trend in the number of Slovak companies based in tax havens.
Retailer Kaufland launches happy hour in Slovakia
When shopping in the evening during certain days, shoppers get discounts.
Russian bikers have established a branch in Slovakia
The Foreign Ministry is concerned but Interior Minister Denisa Saková states they do not plan to take any action as of now.
Construction of underground roundabout changes traffic flow on Bratislava’s Mlynské Nivy
Mlynské Nivy Street will be transformed into a modern boulevard by the autumn of 2019.
Sabinov Roma were discriminated against, regional court rules
When moving the inhabitants of a dilapidated block of flats downtown, the Sabinov authorities ignored the factual state and moved all Roma to a segregated, distant locality while non-Roma received replacement accommodation elsewhere.
Corn labyrinth is for both children and adults
Nobody getting lost by now.
Volkswagen Slovakia suspended production for two weeks
After a traditional summer corporate holiday - focusing on maintenance and repairs, however, business-as-usual will be restored on July 30.
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- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
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- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- UK appoints Bilal Zahid as new ambassador to Slovakia
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
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- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
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- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- 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 Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 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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