Archive of articles - February 2023

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Talking with AI: Fun facts about Slovakia, how not to lose hope before elections

Slovak is not one of the hardest languages to learn, says AI.

These are the top 10 most expensive apartments in Slovakia

Several flats in Bratislava could be bought for the price of the most expensive one.

Russian spy receives suspended sentence for espionage

Police detained Slovak provided sensitive information to Russians last year.

News digest: Slovak sentenced on Russia spy charges

Amendments targeting transgender people, Slovak scientist on still underfunded science, and the Bratislava zoo reopens.

Conservatives' two proposals to erase transgender people

Transgender people cannot undergo medical or legal transition if proposals are passed.

New lookout tower to be constructed on Magura Hill in Trenčín Region

The tower will be located within a marked tourist route.

A Slovak scientist was told to go to Budapest to save Slovak science. So he went

Slovak scientists give up too soon. Science is not a race, it’s a marathon, says nuclear physicist Martin Venhart.

We stand by our colleague Marta Jančkárová

As editors in chief, we condemn repeated attacks on journalists.

Juraj Jakubisko, leading filmmaker dubbed the “Slovak Fellini”, dies at 84

After a nine-year-long ban under communism, the notable Slovak director and hat wearer made some of the most iconic films in Slovak cinema.

News digest: One of the greatest Slovak filmmakers dies

RTVS presenter receives threats, NBÚ warns of increased risk of cyber attacks. Learn more in today's digest.

Change is possible, Slovakia’s story shows

But how many chances does one country get?

RTVS presenter threatened with death, rape

National Criminal Agency initiates investigation into the matter.

Repairs at busy intersection near Trnava to start soon

Situation at the already busy intersection will become more complicated.

What Slovakia needs to do to become attractive for foreign talents

“Slovaks are doing a lot of good things, but they don’t like showcasing,” says Marie Dizon, HR business partner at ING Hubs Slovakia.

Rare frescoes discovered during restoration work at Holíč Castle

A virtual exhibition will be created on the site, in the castle's former stables.

If you cannot handle stress at work, it might be your childhood

Trauma does not have to be related to disasters or plane crashes.

Kuciak murder retrial nears its end, verdict expected in spring

The Slovak Spectator recaps the Kuciak murder trial.