St. Elisabeth Dome in Košice
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Spectacular Slovakia #14: It’s time to head east

Košice and Prešov make for a very different tourist experience than western Slovakia.

and 1 more 6. dec 2018
Višňové tunnel

PM Pellegrini gave ultimatum to the constructor of Višňové Tunnel

If the Slovak-Italian consortium of companies does not speed up construction, the state might terminate the contract.

6. dec 2018
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Trains between Bratislava and Košice will arrive sooner

The new timetable brings about several changes. What should passengers expect?

6. dec 2018
The Gorilla file has caused many protests in Slovakia.

Q&A: The Gorilla Case

The political corruption file leaked online seven years ago.

6. dec 2018
Grave of Milan Hodža at National Cemetery in Martin.

He fled from Czechoslovakia twice

John Palka wants to share the little-known story of Slovakia with a wider audience.

6. dec 2018
The March 13 parliamentary session

Police corps president will be selected under new rules

The new police head will have to be approved by the parliament, but the interior minister can refuse to appoint the recommended candidate.

5. dec 2018
The monument commemorating Vasil Biľak was painted over in red.

Activists punished for painting communist leader's bust in red

The statue was unveiled two days before the incident.

5. dec 2018
Peter Sagan

Sagan has published an autobiography

His book, titled My World, has been translated into 13 languages.

5. dec 2018
The Christmas Market at Main Square in Bratislava

Bratislava: Where to go for mulled wine and Christmas presents?

Urban Market and the Good Market offer designer pieces and bio products.

5. dec 2018
Miroslav Šatan
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A unique exhibition will bid farewell to Šatan’s career

Legendary ice hockey representation captain Miroslav Šatan does not want to completely leave hockey.

5. dec 2018

Archaeologists found treasure from the Bronze Age

Significance of finding exceeds borders of the region.

and 1 more 5. dec 2018
Slovak parliament, illustrative stock photo

The budget is balanced for the first time

Economists point to budgetary risks.

5. dec 2018
Ambassadors to Slovakia marking the UN campaign raising awareness of gender-based violence.

Diplomats wore orange in Bratislava to end violence against women

They joined global UN campaign against gender-based abuse.

5. dec 2018
PM Peter Pellegrini

Slovakia has expelled Russian diplomat for espionage

He left the country in late November.

5. dec 2018
Lajčák, Pellegrini, and Kiska (left to right).

Slovakia won't send anyone to Marrakesh

Miroslav Lajčák remains in the ministerial post for another few days; Kiska postponed final decision again.

5. dec 2018
Kittsee

A Slovak village in Austria

Slovaks look for the peace of the countryside in Kittsee, just across the border from Bratislava, stripping the village of its rural character in the process.

5. dec 2018
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Energy prices will go up next year

This is due to the current price development on the global markets.

4. dec 2018
The banner Greenpeace activists placed on the Nováky mine tower.

Slovak court saw threat in Greenpeace activists

Greenpeace activists were released from custody after the general prosecutor said there was no reason keep them in detention.

4. dec 2018

Police found recordings from the infamous Gorilla file in Kočner’s flat

They might confirm the authenticity of the file questioned by the financial group Penta and several politicians.

4. dec 2018
Foreign Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajčák met with President Andrej Kiska on December 4.

President will not decide on Lajčák’s resignation for now

He wants to wait until the December 5 government session.

4. dec 2018
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