Archive of articles - August 2021
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In this part of Slovakia, you will quickly forget about the Tatras and Bratislava
The Malá Fatra region is home to one of the most vibrant Slovak cities, but it is Terchová and nearby hills that you will fall in love with.
Ukraine should discard the victim narrative. Its success would be a blow to Russia
Ukraine should be proud that their army could stand up against the Russian Federation. NATO did not help Ukraine as much as it helped Afghanistan, says analyst.
News digest: Ex-spy boss acquitted of corruption charges, police chief out
Several protests to be held on national holiday. Another proposal restricting abortions comes to parliament. More in today’s digest.
Someone faints, everyone else leaves. Roma are often scared of vaccination
The Covid vaccination uptake in marginalised communities is far below the national average, provoking concerns ahead of Delta wave.
Police chief resigns and leaves the force
Peter Kovařík does not want to continue in the post while being prosecuted.
Former SIS head acquitted of all charges after General Prosecutor's Office intervention
Sme Rodina nominee for the top spy post released from custody after more than five months. Charges dropped in another case against Haščák of Penta as well.
These beloved hills bring Slovakia’s landscape to life
Hiking, biking and wine-tasting await visitors of the Small Carpathians.
One of the best WWII tanks in the world will undergo full restoration
Rare LT-38 tank was manufactured in Czechoslovakia.
European Socialists will not move against Smer over alleged collaboration with extremists
Eight Slovak MEPs have called for excluding Smer from the socialist faction.
Slovaks dominate paracycling time trial in Tokyo
The country secured two medals in the men’s C4 time trial.
Shops will close for two national holidays in September
Slovakia will recognise its patron saint and the day its constitution was adopted.
Delta will fine the unvaccinated
Restaurants, shopping malls, even neighborhoods, cities and whole countries would seemingly have similar motivations for action.
News digest: Another evacuation mission from Afghanistan successful
28 people to arrive from Afghanistan. Universities to decide on opening new semester. Slovak ice hockey players qualify for the 2022 Winter Olympics. More in today's digest.
Coronavirus not behind most deaths in July
The number of deaths recorded in July fell below the five-year average for the first time in 13 months.
Military special plane successfully brought more people from Afghanistan
The operation in Kabul lasted about 80 hours.
Why Slovakia’s number rarely comes up
Matovič’s lottery shows – again – what happens when anti-system politicians are allowed to rule the country.
People come here to pray for miracles. Now, Pope Francis will visit
Šaštín is a national pilgrimage site in Slovakia. Francis is not the first pope to visit the site.
Retail chain withdraws products containing too much psychoactive constituent in marijuana
It warns customers who have already purchased these products to refrain from using them.
2,000-year-old grains discovered near Poprad
A bronze Celtic statue with golden eyes was unearthed in the same Poprad locality last year.
Celebrations of rebellion against Nazi regime in Slovakia disrupted by protesters
The number of participants in the annual commemoration of the Slovak National Uprising was restricted due to the pandemic.
- Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been? Photo
- Why Morské oko should be on your travel list Photo
- Fico becomes Europe’s nightmare
- Bratislava, the unsung capital of socialist modernism Audio
- “I gave it everything”: Pohánková’s run ends in Wimbledon glory Video
- Built beneath a graveyard, guarded by a tower: The story of Slovakia’s largest botanical garden Photo
- Eggstraordinary vending machine launches in Bratislava
- To market, to market, to Rimavská Sobota
- Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been? Photo
- Her mission is not just training employees. It is changing how they think
- Fico becomes Europe’s nightmare
- Why Morské oko should be on your travel list Photo
- Scam alert for foreigners in Slovakia: “Digital Infrastructure Fee” letter is fake
- News digest: Russian link suspected in bomb threats targeting Slovak schools Photo
- In Slovakia, speaking English still means earning more
- Harsh reality: How many young Slovaks live with parents?
- Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been? Photo
- Her mission is not just training employees. It is changing how they think
- In Slovakia, speaking English still means earning more
- Teenager charged after stabbing incident in central Bratislava
- Grape escape: Discover Rača’s wine tradition by bus this summer
- Scam alert for foreigners in Slovakia: “Digital Infrastructure Fee” letter is fake
- German drummer’s stage performance sparks questions about avoiding Slovak court
- News digest: Bratislava’s public transport overhaul as Petržalka tram opens Photo
- Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been? Photo
- Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers Photo
- Her mission is not just training employees. It is changing how they think
- In Slovakia, speaking English still means earning more
- Thousands of caravanners will come to Slovakia – and they might help its tourism sector
- Bratislava, the unsung capital of socialist modernism Audio
- Bratislava Airport to launch direct flights to Bucharest
- “I gave it everything”: Pohánková’s run ends in Wimbledon glory Video
- Supreme Court explains ruling in Kuciak Case
- Deadly bacteria detected in spa hotel after guest dies
- After joint arrest in Ukraine, Slovak and Czech officials clash over Russia’s role
- Ukraine under Russian attack: defending freedom, protecting children, securing Europe’s future
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Lunch atop a Skyscraper: How a Slovak emmigrant ended up in the iconic photo
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