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Slovak scientists develop anti-tick socks

More items of clothing with the unique fibre will be developed.

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What is the West and why is it good to be part of it?

Being a part of the West is our free choice.

27. aug 2018

Where does the freedom to raise a child how you want end?

We don’t allow five-year-olds to smoke cigarettes or juggle knives in their kindergarten. Yet, people are willing to engage in a conspiracy to avoid vaccinating their kids.

26. aug 2018
The scene from the film Wilsonov in which Bratislava, then-Wilsonov, prepares for signing an agreement on joining the city with the USA.

Bratislava almost became Wilson’s Town

Today, there is a street named after the US president, a commemorative plaque, his bust as well as a book and film inspired by those turbulent times.

25. aug 2018

Chopok in the Low Tatras is also a great spot for non-hikers

The peak is frequently visited throughout the year.

25. aug 2018
The space below the concrete storage bins looks like a sacred space.

Historical heating plant will return to life with a different function

Renovated industrial buildings reward people with good energy and a special atmosphere not found in any new building.

24. aug 2018
Several of old industrial buildings in Bratislava were pulled down, also this Kablo factory.

Investors eye brownfield sites

The Slovak Environment Agency is working on a database of unused and abandoned industrial premises to help guide their future use.

24. aug 2018
Petra Vozarova.

Blog: Coffee connoisseur learned a lesson in bravery abroad

Petra Vozárová, owner of Coffee Sheep, did not know a word of English when she moved from her native Slovakia to the UK.

24. aug 2018

When will we take Nagyika out of the coffin? We cannot talk about death

We intensively prepare for the arrival of a child, but when it comes to dying we hide it as though it were a scandal

24. aug 2018
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Tram stop returns to Špitálska after one year

Reconstruction of the tram track in the Bratislava city centre finally complete.

23. aug 2018
US president Donald Trump

Minister: Introduction of tariffs on cars imported to the USA from the EU would be unfortunate

Analysts calculate a slight impact on Slovakia's economy based on the automotive industry but warn of a possible trade war.

23. aug 2018

Miniature park exhibits the beauties of Slovakia

Do you recognize all of the miniatures?

23. aug 2018
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Reporter fined for pretending to be police officer

Zuzana Šišovská allegedly deceived a woman to receive information and pictures about an accident that took place in 2012.

23. aug 2018
Peter Andraško, general manager of the project to complete the third and fourth blocks of Mochovce nuclear power plant, and Jozef Kurek, commissioning manager, from left

New unit at Mochovce nuclear power plant is closer to completion

The third reactor underwent a successful cold hydraulic test.

23. aug 2018
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What kinds of people are listening to podcasts?

Currently there are more than 30 podcasts in Slovakia.

23. aug 2018

Slovak robot wins a jury award at the robot "Olympics"

Though they did not advance to the finals, the Slovak students caught the attention of the jury.

23. aug 2018

The idea of the 13th salary misses goal for now

A minimum of companies paid the extra holiday salary, claims consultancy firm

23. aug 2018
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Top 3 news from Last Week in Slovakia

1968 occupation and murder of journalist commemorated.

23. aug 2018
L-R INterior Minister Denisa Saková and Police President Milan Lučanský

New rules for police chief election are a disappointment

The amendment to the law governing the Police Presidium gives it a slight face-lift but experts see it as a huge disappointment.

23. aug 2018
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A recipe for scientists to return: create contacts

State scheme to lure academics back from abroad does not seem to be efficient. But there are other ways to intensify cooperation with them.

23. aug 2018
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