Azim, Naima and Ameer

Foreigners in Slovakia: We did not feel welcomed at first

In the eyes of foreigners Slovaks are friendly when they overcome their first fears.

11. oct 2018
Alena Zs led to court in Banská Bystrica, end of September 2018

Older murder of ex-mayor linked to Kuciak case

The woman who allegedly ordered Ján Kuciak's murder has also been mentioned in the murder of a mayoral candidate in the Slovak town of Hurbanovo.

10. oct 2018
The crashed Albatros military plane near Sliač

Military aircraft crashes near Sliač airport; both pilots survive

The crash near the army air base in Banská Bystrica was caused by engine failure.

10. oct 2018
Circus Rwanda

Film festival pays tribute to murdered reporter, investigative journalists

One World, the international film fest (IFF) of engaged documentaries, starts on October 11 in Bratislava.

10. oct 2018
Alleged hitman Tomáš Sz. is led to court hearing.
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When they found out whom they killed, they asked for more money

Balaclavas, handcuffs and submachine guns: the man charged for the murder of Kuciak and Kušnírová was planning another crime, according to the Specialised Criminal Court’s ruling.

10. oct 2018
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Spectacular Slovakia #6: In Slovak spas, don’t worry when they call a doctor

How to prepare for a visit to Slovak spas? Don Stoll and Pat Alexy Stoll have a lot of experiences to share.

10. oct 2018

Children are convincing their parents to stop smoking

The non-profit organization Život bez závislostí (Addiction-Free Life) is helping break the cycle of addiction in families.

10. oct 2018
Some judges of the Constitutional Court; illustrative stock photo

What do you need to know about the Constitutional Court changes?

Parliament will soon have to elect nine of 13 Constitutional Court judges, but it is still not clear under what rules.

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Slovak Vineyards attract France again

Besides Michelin star restaurants, it could be bought in shops.

10. oct 2018
Mochovce nuclear power plant

Slovenské Elektrárne power producer in the red

The reasons for this development are several, both domestic and foreign.

10. oct 2018
Slovak parliament, illustrative stock photo

AKO Survey: The current coalition would not form a government

In an imaginary early October election, Smer would still be a winner – even improving – but would fail to form a cabinet.

10. oct 2018
Pavol Rýpal

Police have new information in the case of the missing journalist Rýpal

Unrelated to this, a relative of the reporter missing since April 2008, claims that he was murdered.

10. oct 2018
Veľkolélsky Island is bordered by the Danube River on one side.

Four-legged mowers return Veľkolélsky Island to life

Rare hoopoes again nest on the island and fishes spawn in the re-opened Danube arm.

10. oct 2018
Brussels

Radoslav Šoth could be the first Slovak in the Brussels city council

He is running at the head of the “Plan B” civic platform slate.

9. oct 2018
Martina Kušnárová and Ján Kuciak, the couple murdered in February 2018 in connection to Kuciak's journalistic work.

Court document: Those accused in Kuciak’s murder wanted more money

The document published by the Specialised Criminal Court reveals more details about the murders of Kuciak and Kušnírová.

9. oct 2018
IMF building in Washington, DC.

IMF worsens Slovakia’s GDP growth prediction

The International Monetary Fund predicts a slight drop in the country’s economic growth for both 2018 and 2019.

9. oct 2018
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Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between October 12 and October 21, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

9. oct 2018
European Commission Vice-president for the Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič

Slovak Šefčovič should become the socialists’ candidate for EC head

The Vice-President of the European Commission has support to become the only European Socialists’ Spitzenkandidat for EC president, Politico wrote on October 8.

9. oct 2018

Dozens of students learn Slovak in Chicago

Not only children are interested in Slovak.

9. oct 2018
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Slovakia recorded negative trade balance in August 2018

Analyst: The real deficit has been smaller than originally expected, however.

9. oct 2018
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