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Slovak economy sped up at the end of 2019

But the prediction for 2020 remains gloomy.

17. feb 2020
President Zuzana Čaputová at the Munich Security Conference

Čaputová in Munich: Leaders have a special responsibility to resist populism

The rule of law requires strong institutions and active citizens but also political leaders who abide by it.

Zuzana Čaputová 17. feb 2020
Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová (r) and new US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget A. Brink.

Strengthening the Transatlantic bond

US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink shares the goals of her mission as well as her first impressions of Slovakia.

Amcham Team 17. feb 2020
Uhrovec
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Where the Slovak language was born: Uhrovec

Several personalities were born in the village, including Ľudovít Štúr and Alexander Dubček.

Gabriela Psotková and 1 more 17. feb 2020
Tom Johnson

Former American baseball pro has found home base in Bratislava

Tom Johnson, who pitched for the Minnesota Twins, directs a non-profit that uses baseball for youth outreach in Slovakia.

17. feb 2020

Liptov pulses with possibility in wintertime

Liptov is an ideal place to relax, get to know Slovak folklore and nature, swim in all weather conditions, but also to try adrenaline sports.

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17. feb 2020
Petra Vlhová
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Vlhová wins the slalom race in Slovenia

She became the current leader in women’s slalom discipline.

16. feb 2020

The Year of the Ruthenian village

Start of preparation for counting of citizens.

16. feb 2020
Petra Vlhova

Vlhová second after Robinson in women's giant slalom event in Slovenia

The Slovak skier ended first after the first round.

15. feb 2020
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15. feb 2020
Arjen Sader speaking at the conference dedicated to the business service centre sector.

Sader: Flexible education system is key to further developing BSC sector

Slovak government should be more active to attract new centres.

14. feb 2020
Kočner in a blue jacket and sunglasses.

Kočner set up escape plan the day of arrest

A plane to Croatia was set up the day he was arrested, with a yacht waiting to sail to international waters.

14. feb 2020

No big reforms. Parties are lukewarm with their promises for businesses

What are parties promising business ahead of elections?

14. feb 2020
Roma protesting against ĽSNS in Levoča

2020 election sees unprecedented mobilisation of Roma

They want their voice to be heard against growing extremism.

14. feb 2020
Igor Matovič, leader of OĽaNO

OĽaNO almost as strong as Smer just before ban on polls kicks in

Opposition parties would be able to form a coalition, results of the latest AKO polling agency show.

14. feb 2020
Scene from Little Women

Greta Gerwig’s Little Women is a fresh take on the literary classic

Fans of the Louisa May Alcott book and newcomers alike will enjoy this blockbuster success.

Angel O. Madrid 14. feb 2020
The former military area on Devínska Kobyla

Brownfields in Bratislava make up an area the size of Lamač

The Slovak capital is getting a brownfield register.

14. feb 2020
Slovak National Museum

SNM building in Bratislava is a rare example of Slovakia's 1920s architecture

Get to know the building of the Natural History Museum in central Bratislava.

14. feb 2020
Slovak boxer Rudolf Dydi (centre) wins the international boxing tournament Grand Prix Slovakia on April 25, 2010, in Dubnica nad Váhom, western Slovakia.

Slovakia’s boxing champion faces attempted murder charges in Cyprus

Rudolf Dydi is already in custody in the Republic of Cyprus.

14. feb 2020
An illustrative photo.

First-graders are getting taller, heavier and less agile

Over 1,700 primary schools took part in a test of children’s motor skills.

13. feb 2020
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