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Exploring Ladislav Mňačko’s timeless political critique, “The Taste of Power”
A searing political pamphlet in novel form, “The Taste of Power” has transcended its era, becoming required reading in Slovak schools and a mirror on politicians wielding authority today.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for events between July 12 and July 17.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Celebrate the French public holiday or practice an old Chinese exercise focused on relaxed movements.
News digest: Rise in foreign workers sidestepping labour laws, Slovak industry reports
Exploring Slovakia's town names, one-day motorway vignettes, and French Day festivities.
State faces revenue shortfall after Slovnaft snubs special tax
The Finance Ministry is reportedly negotiating with the refinery.
The culture minister’s attempt at a folk costume was a disaster
With the Disneylandification of folklore, "kroje" are becoming propaganda.
Slovak Matters: What's in a town name?
If someone tells you to go to Prčice, is that a good place to visit?
News digest: Slovak leaders’ late response to Kyiv hospital attack
A skilled Ukrainian carpenter, a Slovak anti-vaxxer heading a global gang of coronavirus deniers, and Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun.
44 voices from afar write about determined Slovak ancestors, and how they never forgot home
In "Slovak Settlers", two writers join forces to bring the Slovak immigrant experience to life through the family stories of Slovak descendants.
Led by a Slovak anti-vaxxer, international Covid-19 doubters probe into Slovakia’s pandemic handling
Notorious Czech and US coronavirus deniers in the commission headed by MP Peter Kotlár.
Dog locked in hot car while forgetful owner gets manicure
Police launched a search for the dog’s owner across a hospital and shopping mall, deploying public radio systems in both buildings.
Lulu Sun, Kiwi Wimbledon sensation, coached by Slovaks
Vladimír Pláteník has coached several top female players in his career.
A university-educated Ukrainian chemist working in a grocery shop: “It’s still a necessary job.”
Yaroslava Lopushanska thinks about her home in Uzhhorod all the time, but knows she is better off in Slovakia.
The rise of digital therapeutics
Klaudia Popélyová of Ments describes the rise of digital therapeutics as well as the barriers which hinder their adoption into practice.
Harnessing AI in hiring: A game-changer or a double-edged sword?
Finding the right balance between technology and human insight in recruitment.
Old newspaper article helps unearth remains of young Polish soldiers after 180 years
One fallen soldier had coins sewn into his coat.
News digest: Fico slowly roars back
Košice police brutality, US adventurer with Slovak roots, and an invitation to a dance evening.
Police brutality in Košice: Officers allegedly beat and abused man, under investigation today
In a similar 2020 incident, no police officers have faced final convictions.
Fico returns to work with a French crutch, humour, and a barrage of verbal attacks
At a castle, PM Robert Fico delivered a critique of liberal ideologies. At a farm outside Bratislava, he reminisced about his rural upbringing.
Survivor of anti-LGBT+ attack trains police to protect queer communities
After the attack on the premier, politicians addressed their security, but almost no one asked me if I felt threatened after the Tepláreň attack, says Radka Trokšiarová.
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- UK appoints Bilal Zahid as new ambassador to Slovakia
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- 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
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- 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
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 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
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- 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 Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 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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