Archive of articles - July 2020
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Kočner: I am not a saint, but nor am I a murderer
Closing speeches of the defendants and defence lawyers have been delivered, verdict in the Kuciak murder case expected next week.
News digest: Presidential veto, closing speeches in Kuciak case, and a collapsed bridge
It has been an eventful Friday in Slovakia. Read your overview of news from July 31, 2020.
President vetoes the much-expected amendment to the law on prosecution
Along with two more bills, this is the first time the president has declined to sign legislation from the new parliament.
Brits in Slovakia need to get a new document due to Brexit
UK government have launched an info campaign to help Brits in Slovakia navigate Brexit before the transition period ends.
A world of its own. Bratislava’s highest point is unique in every season
Devínska Kobyla is unparalleled in its botanical, entomological and paleontological value.
Ová and out: Slovak women dropping female suffix from surnames
Nationality still a problem, though, and linguists warn against hasty change to convention.
Don’t drink the water from private wells near Istrochem
Health authority warns people to use water from the public water mains instead.
Roundup: A token of love in the centre, star-gazing in the east
Read this week’s overview of culture and travel stories from Slovakia.
Crypt with hundreds of skeletons found in Žilina cathedral
It may be accessible to the public in the future.
News digest: Swarms of tourists descend on Tatras, two energy giants make a deal
Read your overview of news from Slovakia on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
Regional energy distributors close the biggest energy deal since 2015
The state will earn €35 million for not exercising its preemptive right to acquire VSE Holding shares.
Slovak mountains are overcrowded. People are queuing to get to the top
If you are heading to the High Tatras, arm yourself with patience.
Top investigators of the biggest corruption case are leaving the police
The investigation into bribery linked to agricultural subventions has so far landed businessmen Martin Kvietik and Norbert Bödör in prison and is still ongoing.
Slovak folklore making a comeback: Unique diversity survived
Slovakia boasts a rich and long-rooted tradition of folk costumes and various traditional architecture.
From a little grey mouse to a Vienna prima ballerina: Nina Poláková
The Slovak ballet dancer says that it was difficult to build a name among dancers from renowned ballet schools at first.
Coming from a risky country? You can now register online
These people still need to stay in home isolation and undergo testing.
A devastating fire erupted in the Tatras 15 years ago
Damaged nearly 229 hectares of forest.
COVID-19 pandemic hit the labour market similarly to 2009 crisis (graphs)
Slovak labour market mimics development abroad.
How to hunt for a high-level job
The higher the level candidates have reached, the more difficult it is to change jobs and to find something locally appealing as the Slovak market lacks headquarter level jobs.
News digest: 17-year-long embezzlement case wraps up, U.S. Steel trade unions on strike alert
The overview of news from Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- 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
- 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
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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