arrested Pavol Ďurka of NAKA specialised team Purgatory heading to Bratislava' district court.

How an anti-team dismantled an elite police team with the help of the secret service

Hints of a possible coalition break-up over rule of law not materialising for now.

21. sep 2021

News digest: Prosecutor calls charges against journalists unlawful and unfounded

Editors-in-chief supported accused journalists before charges were dropped. Poll unveils how an ideal foreigner should look. No vote on changes to the Citizenship Act.

21. sep 2021
The very first street piano has been installed in Prešov, eastern Slovakia.

Prešov has public piano. Are you ready to tickle the ivories?

Street pianos also appeared in other parts of Slovakia in the past.

21. sep 2021
Parliament

MPs reject resolution condemning discrimination against minorities

The resolution failed to win votes even from some Sme Rodina and OĽaNO coalition MPs .

21. sep 2021
Monika Tódová

Charges against Denník N journalists dropped

The decision came after the general prosecutor ordered the regional prosecutor to examine the legitimacy of the charges.

21. sep 2021
21. sep 2021

Consumption of medicine decreased in Slovakia during the pandemic

For the first time in years, medicinal consumption decreased in 2020, health insurers report.

21. sep 2021
Former special prosecutor Dušan Kováčik escorted to the courtroom on September 20.

The ten strongest points of the verdict against former special prosecutor

Dušan Kováčik is the first high-ranking official under the Smer-led governments to hear a guilty verdict on corruption charges.

21. sep 2021

Five examples of how artificial intelligence is used in retail

In addition to avoiding long lines, artificial intelligence can help shoppers pick out the perfect outfit.

21. sep 2021
Beata Balogová speaks to one of the For a Decent Slovakia protests in 2018 on behalf of Slovakia's journalists. Balogová also serves as the vice-chair of the executive board of the International Press Institute.

We condemn the latest attack against journalists

Slovak journalists stand behind their colleagues from Denník N.

21. sep 2021
The latest Focus poll has found that 57.7 percent of Slovaks think the government should not be lenient when it comes to taking refugees in.

Show us you belong and we will accept you. Poll shows Slovaks' attitudes to foreigners

The latest Focus poll unveils how an ideal foreigner looks to Slovaks, and if Slovakia can ever become a home to foreigners.

20. sep 2021

News digest: Ex-special prosecutor found guilty, while critical journalists charged

Ex-special prosecutor sentenced to 14 years. Several politicians critical of charges against Denník N journalists. Travel to Spain more complicated.

20. sep 2021
Dušan Kováčik escorted to the courtroom.

Former special prosecutor Kováčik found guilty

Judge sentences him to 14 years in prison for corruption.

20. sep 2021
Monika Tódová

Charges against Denník N journalists are unprecedented and unacceptable

Several politicians question the recent charges against Monika Tódová and Konštantín Čikovský.

20. sep 2021
Pope Francis and President Zuzana Čaputová at the airport.

Pope brings message of unity to a country in turmoil

It was nice while it lasted. Which wasn’t long.

20. sep 2021
Journalist Monika Tódová

Charges brought against two Denník N journalists

The charges concern a report from October 2018 on former journalist-turned-spy Peter Tóth.

20. sep 2021
Slovak cyclist Peter Sagan at the last stage of Around Slovakia.
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Slovak cyclist Sagan wins Around Slovakia

He triumphed despite failing to win any of the five stages.

20. sep 2021
The representatives of the Smer party.

Fico’s Smer is gaining support, extremists would make it to the parliament

The election would be won by the non-parliamentary Hlas of Peter Pellegrini, the recent AKO poll shows.

20. sep 2021
Very old lanterns on Rudnay Square in Bratislava were made in the early 1900s.

Evening walks on this Bratislava square are pure magic thanks to old lanterns

Following their restoration, the lanterns have been lit up again.

20. sep 2021
Illustrative stock photo

Unvaccinated people face extensive restrictions in several districts

Only four districts will enjoy less strict rules from Monday.

20. sep 2021
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