Slovakia has a Notre Dame that won’t burn

Tatra Ice Cathedral open for visitors.

25. nov 2019
The United Nations launched its Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape! campaign on November 25, 2019. Embassies in Slovakia, the European Commission representationa and Ombudswoman Mária Patakyová also showed their support

Diplomats and ombudswoman wore orange on Monday

The UN campaign targeting violence against women runs until December 10.

25. nov 2019
Ex-Slovak President Andrej Kiska (at the stand) presents candidates appearing on his party Za ľudí (For the People)'s slate in the 2020 parliamentary elections. Vice-Chair Veronika Remišová (left to Kiska) and blogger Ján Benčík (right to Kiska) have been put on the slate, too

Kiska puts an anti-far-right blogger on his party’s slate

All parties need to submit their slates by the end of this week.

25. nov 2019
People takes part in the New Year's Eve Run in Bratislava on December 31, 2018. The event returns to the capital for the 31st time this year
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Foreigners: Top 10 December events around Slovakia

Christmas in the Slovak countryside and an exhibition on the Slovak ice-hockey are just two of top 10 events worth visiting in December.

25. nov 2019
The women's team in action during a Fire Sport tournament.

Fire Sport: A village pastime becomes an international sport

A teacher in Sučany recounts his memorable introduction to a very unusual sport in Slovakia.

25. nov 2019
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Conditions for taking out a loan will toughen up again

One of the reasons is the continual increase of indebtedness in Slovakia.

25. nov 2019
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A man who tortured his dog in public will spend two years in prison

Punishment for animal torture remains rare, however.

25. nov 2019
The Christmas Bazaar in Old Market Hall.

Money collected at Christmas Bazaar will go to charity

As many as 40 countries presented themselves at the traditional event held during the previous weekend.

25. nov 2019
Marian Kotleba (l) and Štefan Harabin (r)

Most voters consider a coalition with Kotleba or Harabin unacceptable

The poll shows that the coalition would be acceptable mostly for Smer voters, however.

25. nov 2019
More efficient logistics solutions are sought.

Freight transport and posting of employees from the perspective of the EU law (de lege ferenda)

Freight transport is a business activity that has various unresolved issues.

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25. nov 2019

Changes in tax law and taxpayer preferences

Katarína Hoppe, partner at BMB Partners, answers tax-related questions.

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25. nov 2019
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Calls for homeless help as study reveals hidden cost of problem

For every Euro invested to help the homeless, the state could save €12.

22. nov 2019
Checkbot from Slovakia, running on Facebook Messenger from March 2019, aims to educate Slovaks about and warn them against disinformation
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A Slovak bot to uncover fake news in Lithuania

Checkbot has checked more than 11,000 links in Slovakia.

22. nov 2019

Easy hike to Jamské Pleso in autumn

This one is accessible during the seasonal closure.

22. nov 2019

These sand formations are unique in terms of global meaning

They are proof that there used to be a sea in the Slovak area.

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Checkbot from Slovakia, running on Facebook Messenger from March 2019, aims to educate Slovaks about and warn them against disinformation
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Checkbot educates and warns. It never tells the truth

Nearly one half of Slovaks tend to believe disinformation.

22. nov 2019
The educational campaign Staroba sa nás dotýka (Old Age Touches Everyone) warns seniors citizens in Slovakia against online threats and disinformation.
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A campaign helps the elderly uncover hoaxes

The educational campaign Old Age Touches Everyone runs until December.

22. nov 2019
Checkbot from Slovakia, running on Facebook Messenger from March 2019, aims to educate Slovaks about and warn them against disinformation

Glossary: Checkbot educates and warns. It never tells the truth

Spectator College provides readers who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.

22. nov 2019
Christmas Bazaar 2008, Old Market Hall

Traditional Charity Christmas Bazaar returns to Stará Tržnica

The Bazaar provides a unique opportunity for countries to introduce themselves to the local community.

22. nov 2019
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