Archive of articles - December 2018
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Economy should retain solid growth in 2019
Automotive helps Slovakia defy gravity of global moderation.
Do not miss this unique chance to visit the Katarínka Tower in winter
The tower was designated Cultural Monument of 2017.
Majority of entrepreneurs would not want the Slovak crown to return
The main contribution of the euro is the elimination of exchange rate differences and unification of the currency, thus easing trade and administration.
Measles epidemic spreads in eastern Slovakia again
Vaccination rate dropped below the limit for collective immunity.
The man accused of the Acorda killing stays in prison
The court ruled in December that Juraj Hossu should not be released since reasons for custody persist.
Police corps to get new president by summer 2019
Interior Minister Denisa Saková will announce the selection procedure by mid-February.
Blog: If we do not lift ourselves, who will?
In 2019, we should stop yelling at each other and possibly even enjoy each other's company.
2019: Kaliňák gets a haircut and runs for president
Apple buys Tesla and Corbyn wins the election in the UK. Some predictions for 2019.
How to learn more than 50 foreign languages? Top stories of 2018
Which of The Slovak Spectator’s stories were the most popular among readers in 2018?
Slovak skier Vlhová wins her first giant slalom
She is also the first Slovak to win the women’s World Cup giant slalom.
Poll: These are the momentous events of 2018
The murder of a journalist and his fiancée impacted Slovakia the most, according to Slovaks.
2018: Crucial for many, ordinary for most
Ján Kuciak was murdered, Robert Fico fell. Most Slovaks see the past year as normal.
Foreigners: Top 10 January events in Slovakia
Travel around Slovakia's ski resorts: ice sculptures at Hrebienok, party in Jasná, or take part in the White Trail, Slovakia's oldest skiing competition, in Skalka. Plus more, all in January.
Apartments report two-digit increase in prices in 2018
Growth slowed down during the second half of the year.
It started with the murder of journalist. How did Slovakia change in 2018?
A year of anniversaries turned into a year of changes, protests and surprises.
Slovakia goes easier on foreigners, but not easy enough
Current policies only partially solve problems, observer says.
Top 10 business events in 2018
Check out the selection of the most important events that happened in Slovakia’s business sector during the past year.
Slovak student in Alaska: I was fishing for salmon next to a grizzly
Slovak university student won the photo contest with his Aurora Borealis picture.
Bratislava gearing up for New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve festivities include a run, fireworks, light-laser-music show and much more.
Ex-interior minister Kaliňák leaves parliament
The possibility of Kaliňák leaving parliament had been allegedly discussed in Smer since September.
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- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
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- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
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- 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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- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
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- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
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- 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
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