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Post-coronavirus Slovakia facing major challenge and it is not ready
If we want to be a middle-income country, fine, but we should then stop dreaming about catching up with Austria or even competing with Czechia in the future, says a top expert on education and the labour market, Vladimír Šucha.
From lockdown in New Zealand to home quarantine in Slovakia. A COVID-19 odyssey
In which your correspondent inadvertently circumnavigates the globe in the middle of a pandemic.
Possibilities for holidays abroad expand as Slovakia reopens to another 16 countries (news digest)
Bratislava and Košice announce that some of regular flights will relaunch from June 15.
Airports in Bratislava and Košice to resume regular flights from mid-June
The first regular flight will depart Bratislava for Sofia, on June 15. Hygiene measures will remain in place.
"White or Roma?" Skin colour seems to matter in accommodation services
A hostel in Trenčín denies racism despite SMS sent to guest
Jamaicans and Egyptians want to spend a holiday in Banská Štiavnica too
New video promotes historical town in the centre of Slovakia.
Slovakia experienced record drop in export and import in April
The measures and consequences of the pandemic gained full force in April, not only in Slovakia, but also for Slovakia’s most important trade partners, an analyst said.
Fico is reportedly staying in a manor house. An NGO wants to look into it
The manor house's ownership remains unclear.
Slovakia opens to more countries; schooling will be available for older children too
The country is lifting more coronavirus measures and will cancel the state of emergency.
Nitra: A city of firsts (from our archive)
Nitra will always be one of the most important Slovak cities and tourist attractions for one simple reason: It was the first Slovak city.
Bus and train carriers restore connections from Slovakia (news digest)
Slovenia opens borders, Slovakia can participate in EU programme worth billions. Your overview of news from June 8.
One of the most important occupations: scientists
Doctors are still considered a more prestigious job.
Kotleba playing for time. The trial with controversial cheques may freeze
Chair of far-right ĽSNS has complained about bias. It will be considered by the Supreme Court.
Slovakia 10, Britain 0
COVID-19 has given an indication that Brexit is unlikely to go well, least of all for the UK, Tony Blair's former top adviser writes for The Slovak Spectator.
President makes a wish, prime minister gives gifts
Lifting the coronavirus measures is not a birthday party.
Precious sword found in Liptov
Four Liptov-type swords were found in the years 1952 to 1956 near Liptovské Sliače.
German producer of lights plans layoffs in Považie
Nearly 340 people are expected to lose their jobs.
The number of opened schools and kindergartens exceeded expectations
The lowest number of re-opened facilities is in Prešov Region.
President Čaputová remains widely popular
The recent poll shows the perception of the president’s work one year after being appointed to the post.
Brave heart: Hiking and exploring the castle triangle of Beskydy
Explore the Súľovské vrchy mountains and its hidden gems.
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- From eight to thousands of runners. How Košice marathon rose to prominence Photo
- Iconic Slovak barn still draws crowds. Without donors, it might have been lost Photo
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- From eight to thousands of runners. How Košice marathon rose to prominence Photo
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
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