Archive of articles - August 2023
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News digest: What's Slovakia's population?
More than 700,000 pupils will return to school on Monday. How to spend the long weekend. A young ice-hockey player from Žilina stars in the US.
Labour Ministry plans to offer work visas to 2,000 foreigners from next year
Employers demand that the number be increased.
Nela Lopušanová, a Slovak ice-hockey sensation, stars in her US debut game
Young Žilina-born talent named one of the world’s best female hockey players of the past season.
Ukrainian firm delivering shipments to war zone to open branch in Slovakia
Nova Post focusing on Ukrainian people in Europe.
Weekend: Zimbabwean traveller dubs the High Tatras "a hiker's dream"
New wave of circus artistry, a bit of Balkan magic and an international goulash competition. Here's what to do during the weekend September 1 - September 3.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Set out on a hike to Červený Kameň through caves, peaks, and rocky ridges, or enjoy the weekend at a festival of folk culture and crafts.
Bratislava refinery opens its swimming pool to public
Move comes amid shortage in capital.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between August 31 and September 10, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.
News digest: Tornado ruled out in pool destruction
Ex-minister announces presidential run, accommodation already booked in ahead Košice marathon, and three positive stories from Slovakia.
Marriage proposal 35 kilometres in the making
Read a selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Super deduction, investing and saving?
Yes, according to LeitnerLeitner.
Which German companies operating in Slovakia are “hidden champions”?
Slovakia and Germany face the same challenges regarding high energy prices, labour shortages and declining demand, says Peter Kompalla, executive director of AHK Slowakei.
Zvolen plans to build a lakeside pool in muddy waters
The local water reservoir used to be a popular bathing spot among local people.
Germany has its differences with Fico, but election comes first
German politicians are well aware of who former three-time premier Robert Fico is, says German ambassador to Slovakia Barbara Wolf.
Ex-foreign minister announces presidential run
Ivan Korčok says main goal is to help Slovakia.
Slovak Matters: No translation available
Three Slovak words that can only be translated as whole sentences in English.
Slovakia boasts castles. Their restoration is not the state’s priority, volunteers say
Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for better funding of castle restoration initiatives.
Countdown to Slovakia’s largest festival celebrating foreigners begins
‘Understanding’ chosen as theme for this year’s edition.
News digest: Slovakia's political summer starts and ends with Sme Rodina's scandals
The souvenirs tourists are interested in, remembering the Slovak National Uprising, and rain expected after many hot days.
Flight through Slovak airspace very expensive
Airspace above the country not used as it could be.
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
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