Pope Francis

Why some Slovak Catholics do not seek to meet the Pope

Conditions for attendance were eased, only tens of thousands have registered so far instead of the expected hundreds of thousands.

7. sep 2021

Some will sleep in a field to get closer to the Pope. Unvaccinated will stay in the back

It is necessary to arrive at mass by eight in the morning at the latest.

7. sep 2021
7. sep 2021

How artificial intelligence is used in finance

Robo-advisers could be the future of private banking.

7. sep 2021
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Knock on Slovakia’s wooden village

Abeland features a chalet, a tea house and a church all constructed from timber.

7. sep 2021

News digest: Prosecutor’s office steps into another investigation, while its former chief faces trial

Ex-general prosecutor rejects charges. One third of districts with stricter rules. More people allowed to register for papal visit. More in today’s digest.

6. sep 2021
Deputy General Prosecutor Jozef Kandera

Prosecutor’s office stopped the prosecution of inspection service and spies

The General Prosecutor’s Office used the special paragraph again.

6. sep 2021
Vladimír Pčolinský leaves Leopoldov prison with his lawyer Ondrej Urban.

Surprise and consternation as accused former spy boss is sped out of prison

The shock move by the General Prosecutor’s Office raised many legitimate questions. It then blocked some journalists from asking them at a press conference.

6. sep 2021
The stem of the mutated viper's bugloss is 26 centimetres in width.

How a healing wildflower has mutated into a 'magic broom'

A plant discovered by tourists has made it into a botanical dictionary.

6. sep 2021
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Vantage Point: Vyšné Ružbachy and Veterný vrch

Visit one of the oldest spas in Slovakia or enjoy amazing panoramic views.

Gabriela Psotková and 1 more 6. sep 2021
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Seven-year-old mistake. Highways will cross but not connect

The public procurement for the junction started only last week.

6. sep 2021
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6. sep 2021
Dobroslav Trnka at court

Former general prosecutor refuses plea bargain on first day of trial

He is the only former general prosecutor that has faced an indictment in Slovak history.

6. sep 2021
Ronald Blaško, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham).

Blaško: It is sad to hear Slovakia is unable to spend EU funds

We should think first about what to reform to fulfil our vision and only then look for money to cover the costs, says AmCham director.

6. sep 2021

An investment in health will bring wealth for Slovak society

Covid-19 has shown us that if there is an effort, things can be done in Slovak health care.

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6. sep 2021
Veronika Vadovičová won gold in para-shooting.

Slovakia wins gold in para-shooting

It is already the 11th medal for the country at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

5. sep 2021
The golden team (l-r): Samuel Andrejčík, Michaela Balcová and Martin Strehársky.

Slovakia has fourth gold from Tokyo

The Slovak team won the boccia team competition.

4. sep 2021
The Košice library head Darina Kožuchová stands by the Károlyi Bible.

Why does an old Bible found in Košice matter to Hungary?

The remarkable piece of literature, illegally printed in the late 16th century, has been exhibited in the Košice library.

4. sep 2021

News digest: Slovakia reports the highest daily caseload since spring

Editors-in-chief and international organisation address the General Prosecutor’s Office. Slovak president and Icelandic PM initiate a call to support Afghan women. More in today’s digest.

3. sep 2021
The Holocaust Museum in Sereď gives people an idea of how the life of Jews looked in wartime Slovak state.

Hard labour and threat of deportations. A museum shows the struggles of Slovak Jews

The town of Sereď houses the only Holocaust museum in Slovakia.

3. sep 2021
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