Strečno resident Ivan, 21, works as a rafter from April to October. He has been doing this job for six years. Strečno Castle can be seen in the background.
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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.

31. aug 2021
David Stulík

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.

31. aug 2021

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.

31. aug 2021
The pilot project of in-field vaccination of pupils was launched in the village of Kecerovce.

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.

31. aug 2021
Departing police chief Peter Kovařík

Police chief resigns and leaves the force

Peter Kovařík does not want to continue in the post while being prosecuted.

31. aug 2021
Vladimír Pčolinský (in the centre) leaves custody.

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.

31. aug 2021
Kršlenica Peak in Malé Karpaty

These beloved hills bring Slovakia’s landscape to life

Hiking, biking and wine-tasting await visitors of the Small Carpathians.

31. aug 2021
The LT-38 tank was produced in Czechoslovakia during the Second World War.
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One of the best WWII tanks in the world will undergo full restoration

Rare LT-38 tank was manufactured in Czechoslovakia.

31. aug 2021
Robert Fico

European Socialists will not move against Smer over alleged collaboration with extremists

Eight Slovak MEPs have called for excluding Smer from the socialist faction.

31. aug 2021
Patrik Kuril won the men’s C4 time trial at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Slovaks dominate paracycling time trial in Tokyo

The country secured two medals in the men’s C4 time trial.

31. aug 2021
Shops will be closed on two Wednesdays this September.

Shops will close for two national holidays in September

Slovakia will recognise its patron saint and the day its constitution was adopted.

31. aug 2021
On Wednesday, a Belgian court of inquiry stated that in regards to the death of Slovak national Jozef Chovanec, no one bears responsibility.

Delta will fine the unvaccinated

Restaurants, shopping malls, even neighborhoods, cities and whole countries would seemingly have similar motivations for action.

31. aug 2021

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.

30. aug 2021
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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.

30. aug 2021
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30. aug 2021
Lottery for the vaccinated airs on the public-service RTVS.

Why Slovakia’s number rarely comes up

Matovič’s lottery shows – again – what happens when anti-system politicians are allowed to rule the country.

30. aug 2021
The basilica minor in Šaštín.

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.

30. aug 2021
A Lidl store

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.

30. aug 2021
Celtic coins found in Jánovce in the past.

2,000-year-old grains discovered near Poprad

A bronze Celtic statue with golden eyes was unearthed in the same Poprad locality last year.

30. aug 2021
The SNP celebrations in Banská Bystrica.

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.

30. aug 2021
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