IN PICTURE: The 'August 1968 Invasion' exhibition by Josef Koudelka and Ladislav Bielik in Bratislava in 2018.
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Roundup: Croatia vibes near the capital; Vinné’s human hamster wheel

Read also the stories on the 1968 invasion from our archives.

21. aug 2020
New postal stamp with coronavirus motives.

News digest: Slovakia will have new coronavirus stamp

This is the overview of news from Thursday, August 20, 2020.

20. aug 2020
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Coronavirus pandemic has claimed thousands jobs

The unemployment rate will continue to increase at a moderate rate.

20. aug 2020
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Hygienists consider new measure for foreign employees entering their workplace

Seasonal workers who are behind the increase of positive cases in Slovakia, come mostly from Ukraine and Serbia.

20. aug 2020
Foreigners’ Police department in Bratislava

How a marginal part of Bratislava became pilgrimage spot for foreigners

Unable or unwilling to travel abroad this summer? Why not enjoy an excursion to the Foreigners’ Police, where a full day (at least) of excitement awaits!

20. aug 2020
The Bratislava Winter Port with ships, warehouses and cranes.

How Bratislava's Winter Port has changed overtime

Developers reportedly want to bulldoze the Winter Port, others want to see it be transformed into something similar to the ports in Strasbourg and Gdansk.

Peter Getting 20. aug 2020

A short guide to wining in Slovakia

Take a look at the history of winemaking in the country and learn how to read Slovak wine labels.

Tom Philpott 20. aug 2020
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Is the €11 million injection for culture enough?

The Culture Ministry announced assistance for independent culture, but some representatives do not consider it sufficient.

20. aug 2020

The first forest bath in Slovakia will leave you dry

Do not miss visiting the nearby castle.

20. aug 2020
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Slovak companies are interested in tax havens. Their number continues rising

The US was the most popular, although it is not a typical tax haven.

20. aug 2020
The Charleroi airport

A Slovak died after being detained at a Belgian airport. He might have fallen victim of police violence

The media have published pictures of police officers kneeling on the man’s chest.

20. aug 2020
The Foreigners' Police department in Dunajská Streda.

News digest: Seven people reportedly infected at the Foreigners’ Police department

This is the overview of news from Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

19. aug 2020
Health Minister Marek Krajčí

Recent surge in coronavirus cases linked to a company with seasonal workers from abroad

Despite the growing number of new cases, the situation is under control, the health minister said.

19. aug 2020
Labour Minister Milan Krajniak explaining how the new employment protection fund will work.

Permanent kurzarbeit scheme closer to reality

Labour Ministry introduces a new labour market instrument - employment protection fund.

19. aug 2020
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FAQs: Two masks in a school bag, gym closed for first three weeks

The Education Ministry published rules and orders about returning to schools.

19. aug 2020
US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink.

US Ambassador: Our democracy will come out of this stronger

There is a certain similarity to the 2018 protests in Slovakia and the Black Lives Matter protests in the US now, says Ambassador Bridget Brink.

19. aug 2020
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Tip for a trip: Sivý Vrch in western Tatras

Peak resembles the back of a stegosaurus.

19. aug 2020
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Prime minister in conflict with doctors. They ask for public apology

PM Igor Matovič first did not want to reward doctors for their work during the pandemic. He then changed his mind.

19. aug 2020
Bratislava Castle dressed in red and white on August 18.
19. aug 2020
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News digest: Coronavirus claims two more victims

Read an overview of news from Slovakia for Tuesday, August 18.

18. aug 2020
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