Archive of articles - January 2024
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News digest: Matovič joins presidential race to 'spice things up'
Slovak learner's language blunders, tourist buses having problems with parking, and the biggest bueaucratic nonsenses.
US, German armies owe hundreds of thousands of euros to Lešť training area
It's not the first time invoices have been paid late.
Former hotel at the edge of Bratislava to be replaced by park-and-ride spaces
The new facility will be located close to a tram terminus.
What was Slovakia's biggest bureaucratic nonsense in 2023?
More than 50 nonsenses were nominated by businesses via an online poll.
Traffic changes threaten tourism, warn Bratislava travel agencies
Tourist buses have trouble finding places to park.
Family Business: Continuity across generations
It is essential to plan for generational succession well in advance.
Slovak Matters: Three years' worth of goofs while speaking Slovak
"Do ľava," (to the left) I yelled, "Nie, do prava" (no, to the right), I gasped. "Dolšie," I screamed. "Nie, nie, horšie..." My Slovak girlfriend collapsed in laughter. Was it something I said?
Crash test dummy
Think of it less as the ship of state, and more of a dodgem car.
News digest: Coalition's 22 pages to please Brussels
The health minister slammed for her photo with a premature baby, a talented Ukrainian bandurist, and a restored ancient mill.
Slovak figure skater clinches silver at Youth Olympics
Watch a video of Adam Hagara's free routine.
Health minister criticised for photo with a premature baby
The doctor who criticised Zuzana Dolinská on social media has been allegedly intimidated.
Thanks to volunteers, extraordinary Senica mill is no longer a ruin. It tells stories
The mill, which was turned into a museum, is open to the public twice a year.
Human interaction, not AI, key to mastering foreign languages
Use of translation apps and chatbots should be encouraged, but limits recognised, say teachers.
For this Ukrainian, a mission to tell people about the bandura may never end
Olga Smorkis, a music teacher by profession, has played the Ukrainian instrument, dubbed 'the voice of Ukrainian people', since early childhood.
News digest: How to make pedalling to work or school safer
Nepotism in politics, President Čaputová off to Canada, and young Slovak champions.
Top 5 most expensive flats in Bratislava
From prestigious mezzanines to modern villas.
Slovakia's tennis triumph in Australian Open
The third Slovak tennis player to triumph in the Grand Slam junior singles.
Slovak spa town is home to the only European chapel designed by 'father of Asian skyscrapers'
Slovakia discovered the Slovak architect 15 years ago.
For safety's sake, cyclists often break traffic regulations knowingly
There is no driving school for cyclists. Experts say infrastructure more important.
Last Week: What is the ‘new pragmatism’ in Slovak foreign policy about?
Ukraine’s prime minister coined the term after meeting Robert Fico.
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- 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 Stupava Photo
- Paris leads, Bratislava trails: European cities ranked on safe travel for children
- 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
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- 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
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Paris leads, Bratislava trails: European cities ranked on safe travel for children
- 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
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Stupava 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
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
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