No single list of foreigners who are entitled to vote in Slovakia exists.

It is a simple question. How many foreigners vote in Slovakia?

The million-dollar question the state and towns can hardly answer.

24. sep 2021
On the Spectator College podcast, Briton Addy Akram, who serves as a councillor in eastern Slovakia, talks about his journey into Slovak local politics.
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'No one has come to me and spat on my face': Briton on being a councillor in Slovakia

Addy Akram speaks about how he became a local politician in eastern Slovakia and why foreigners should vote in Slovakia.

24. sep 2021
Anti-Slovak posters first appeared in Tinsley and different parts of Sheffield towards the end of 2020.

In Sheffield, discriminatory posters targeting Slovaks remain unpunished

First posters appeared around Sheffield before last Christmas.

24. sep 2021
The operation of the cable car from Kamzík to Železná Studnička in Bratislava will be temporarily interrupted due to reconstruction from September 27.
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Police have finally found a very old book, arresting alchemy buffs

Set out on a Malá Fatra hike, avoid the Bratislava cable car from Monday.

24. sep 2021

News digest: Bratislava avoids strictest measures thanks to vaccination rate

The coalition disputes are not over. Police broke up an organised group of smugglers in eastern Slovakia.

23. sep 2021
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Network of hydrogen stations should be established in Slovakia

The first one will be between Handlová and Prievidza.

23. sep 2021
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Healthcare staff want better salaries but cannot go on strike

Representatives of healthcare professions have signed a declaration with a number of demands.

23. sep 2021
Bratislava, Main Square

Inhabitants of Bratislava should not see curfew or ban on travelling. Capital reaches vaccination milestone

In the current regional Covid automat system, Bratislava should not be worse than the red tier.

23. sep 2021
Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo speaks to foreigners at [fjúžn] festival's "Ask the Mayor" event.

Foreigner’s community has a big voice, but it needs to be more organised

Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo addressed the questions and concerns of foreigners in Bratislava during a special Q&A.

23. sep 2021
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Anti-vax mobilisation starting to look like a losing strategy

Several countries no longer rely on positive motivation to get vaccinated against Covid.

23. sep 2021
The new Bratislava sculpture is made of coloured bronze, its height is almost five metres, and it weighs two tons.

Donkey, dog, cat and a rooster. Four friends find a new home in Bratislava

A 'Town Musicians of Bremen' statue has been unveiled in the city.

23. sep 2021
Sophie in 't Veld during a press conference in Bratislava.

MEPs leave Slovakia “cautiously positive”

The delegation spent two days in the country, and discussed a broad range of topics including the developments in the Kuciak murder case and reforms.

23. sep 2021
Boris Kollár and Igor Matovič during the coalition talks in March 2020.

Conflict in coalition is far from over. Kollár lacks support for his pet project

Sme Rodina chair Boris Kollár leveraged his stay in coalition with rental flats, but support is uncertain.

23. sep 2021
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News digest: Slovakia records highest number of positive cases since mid-April

Covid spreads mostly in schools. Bratislava ring road stretches to open on Sunday. Slovak water slalom athletes successful at world championships.

22. sep 2021
In the Tehelné Pole zone, the pilot parking policy will be replaced by the city-wide parking policy.

Parking in Bratislava changes. Required registration opens soon

Three boroughs will join the new city-wide system, inhabitants will be required to register.

22. sep 2021
The coronavirus has spread in schools, and some classrooms have already had to switch to remote education.

Caseload on the rise, but recent papal visit did not have much of an impact

The virus is spreading mostly in schools. Many districts are forced to adopt stricter measures.

22. sep 2021
A flock of macaws has become a new attraction in Banská Bystrica.

Playing with colourful and laid-back Jack Sparrow and its crew

A petting zoo with macaws has opened in Banská Bystrica.

22. sep 2021

Pharmacists ready for vaccination but there is no legislation

The health minister said chemists could soon help with vaccination against Covid-19.

22. sep 2021
In this photo taken from video, Slovakia's President Zuzana Čaputová remotely addresses the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in a pre-recorded message, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at U.N. headquarters.
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President to the UN Assembly: Where scientists succeeded, politics is still failing

Zuzana Čaputová recalled the words Pope Francis addressed to Slovak youth during his recent visit to Slovakia.

22. sep 2021
Construction works on the Bratislava ring road project.

Remaining parts of Bratislava ring road to open by the week's end

The construction of the D4 and R7 roads is nearing its end, though the D1 connection is still years away.

22. sep 2021
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