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The quarrel over MiGs tests Slovakia’s ability to do the right thing

It’s not like Slovaks will get nothing from the transfer.

20. mar 2023
Some Ukrainian students report being bullied due to their nationality. UNICEF works with schools so that they can provide a tolerant and respectful environment as well as activities that facilitate positive relationships and promote inclusion.

The silent toll of the war in Ukraine is on minds

Friends are essential for mental health, but only one in three Ukrainian children in Slovakia are currently enrolled in school.

20. mar 2023
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Who are the biggest tax debtors?

Single-use companies laundered millions of euros.

20. mar 2023
PM Eduard Heger announces his new political party, Demokrati, on March 7, 2023.

With his new party, Slovak PM embarks on a mission to unify

After two years as premier of an OĽaNO-led government, Eduard Heger is leaving the populist movement of Igor Matovič and hopes to establish a new political culture in Slovakia.

20. mar 2023
The Gyrocopter Calidus is equipped to fly, and to drive on public roads.
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This Slovak's autogyro can fly – or drive

The 'driving plane' is licensed to use public roads.

20. mar 2023
Kindness is an action born from empathy.

The Unexpected Benefits of Kindness

Acts of kindness have a positive impact not only on the recipients of the kindness.

19. mar 2023
A fire engulfs Banka Lásky, or Love Bank in English, on the March 18 morning in Banská Štiavnica, central Slovakia.
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Several historical houses in Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia's UNESCO town, in flames

The world's only Love Bank burned down during a huge fire on Saturday.

18. mar 2023
Nová Cvernovka

News digest: How to celebrate Book Month in Bratislava

Covid-19 measures change, Bratislava Zoo cherishes its new lion, and where to get ready for St Patrick's Day.

17. mar 2023
Bookstores organise discussions and readings during the Book Month.

English-language books popular as Book Month gets into full swing

Official story behind March celebration of literary culture touching, but real reason more prosaic.

17. mar 2023
Masks stay mandatory in healthcare facilities.

The end of the pandemic? Covid-19 self-isolation will end soon

The legal mandate to self-isolate following a positive test will cease to apply.

17. mar 2023
The ÚPSVaR changed methodology to report the jobless rate.

Slovakia’s jobless rate simultaneously increased and decreased in January. The reason is the change in methodology.

The new indicator enables a more detailed tracking of unemployment and better targeting of help.

17. mar 2023
Police chief Štefan Hamran, speaking at a media conference on March 15, 2023, details alleged irregularities in the transcripts of wiretaps being cited as evidence the case against four senior police investigators.

Police chief to general prosecutor: 'Do your job'

Four elite investigators are still charged with serious offences after 18 months, despite a court describing them as unjustified.

17. mar 2023
National Park Muránska Planina is a great place to start with hiking.

Weekend: Say hello to cute Muránska Planina groundhogs

Design without borders heads to Bratislava, enjoy concerts and a podcast about mental health in Slovakia.

17. mar 2023

People can see what scared their ancestors at special exhibition

The original project attracts visitors from different corners of the country.

Marcela Ballová 17. mar 2023
One of the 1943 Superman issues, which John Sikela helped co-draw.

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between March 16 and March 26, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions, classical music and highlights of the year.

16. mar 2023
Slovakia's MiG-29 fighter jets.

News digest: Slovak fighter planes for Ukraine

Slovak scientist's one-of-a-kind research, this year's Maturita test from English, and three free things to do in Bratislava.

16. mar 2023
A MiG-29 fighter jet during the SIAF International Aviation Days.

Slovakia will provide its Soviet-made jets to Ukraine

The interim cabinet will not ask for approval from parliament.

16. mar 2023
Students in Slovakia have been sitting Maturita tests this week.

How good is your English? Test yourself

Sit this year's Maturita exam from English, which Slovak students took on Wednesday, without having to worry about your results.

16. mar 2023
The Umelka exhibition space.

3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Searching for Bratislava activities on a budget? Visit a design exhibition or take a trip through Malý Slavín.

16. mar 2023
Michal Májek (right) is the third scientist in Slovakia to receive an ERC grant.

With sand and Europe's top research grant, Slovak chemist develops something nobody has tried

Only three scientists in Slovakia received the European Research Council grant so far.

16. mar 2023
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