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Another far-right MP's 'green' past creeps up on him
Miroslav Suja opposes environmental protection, but was on the Green Party's slate.
What Sme Rodina leaves behind at the intelligence service
And what message it sends to potential coalition partners.
Souvenirs tourists buy in Bratislava are often made in China
The souvenir business is already globalised in Slovakia.
Glossary: Hobbies, Leisure Time and Lifestyle
Spectator College provides readers who want to improve their English with glossaries of useful words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.
News digest: Slovakia signs deal to diversify its nuclear fuel supplies
Most Slovaks oppose abortion ban, August-September's hottest events, and the 79th anniversary of the SNP.
Beating the queues in Slovenský Raj: Tips and alternatives
Parts of the national park can get very busy in the summer – but alternatives are at hand.
Slovaks overwhelmingly oppose any legal ban on abortion, survey indicates
83 percent say they oppose a government ban, while just 12.8 percent favour one.
Slovakia is struggling economically, prosperity ranking finds
Some good news: Slovaks do seem to be happier.
History Talks: The last mansion of Senica
The Senica mansion was probably designed by architect Franz Anton Hillebrandt of Vienna.
Weekend: Even the plants will dance!
A little bit of magic in Bratislava, good wine and a showcase of Gemer's folklore. Here's what to try out during the weekend August 25 - August 27.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between August 24 and September 3, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.
News digest: Slovakia may name its planned motorway after Andy Warhol
Extremely high temperatures on Friday and Saturday, extra fee for foreign students living in Bratislava dorms, Milan Uhrík's unexpected views.
New fee at Bratislava university dormitories will affect foreign students
Students will pay €5 to use their own electric appliances.
Far-right party leader has kept quiet about his past pro-Western views
In his twenties, Republika chair Milan Uhrík was a member of a pro-Western political youth group.
Slovakia’s new spy chief is third in three years
Tomáš Rulíšek has replaced Michal Aláč following accusations of serious crimes.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Set out on a hike to Biely Kameň Castle or visit chamber concerts in the Botanical Garden.
They're old and loud. Babeta, Manet and Stadion bikes meeting brings vintage fun
Read a selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Site chosen for new car plant was once used for burial rituals
Evidence of various cultures have been unearthed at the location.
News digest: Magnetic reminder that Slovakia still celebrates its controversial figures
Hungary buys another property in Slovakia, what are Slovaks googling ahead of election, and a festival to end the summer season.
Robert Fico wife, stop Robert Fico. What Slovaks are googling ahead of elections
Smer chief and party dominate Slovak internet searches.
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- 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
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- 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
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- 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
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- 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
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