Parminder Singh Gohal.
Kristína Paholík Hamárová 30. sep 2024
Flags displayed on a tourist stall, backdropped by the Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower containing the bell know as Big Ben, in London.

News digest: Britain may order extremist back to Slovakia soon

What's new in Slovak science, a Sikh that feels safe in Slovakia, and a tip for a popular art event.

30. sep 2024
Radovan Pavlík with The Slovak Spectator moderator James Thomson.
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How Rado Pavlík’s 80s ‘Cocktail’ experience led to real estate success

Rado Reality, led by Radovan Pavlík, is a top Slovak real estate agency with a growing presence in Dubai, known for its innovative services and multiple awards.

30. sep 2024
The location in which the Forum Business Center stands.

Two hundred flats will replace offices in Bratislava’s Ružinov

The new 16-floor tower to include kindergarten and commercial premises.

30. sep 2024
The Štúrova Street where the WAX2 club is located.
30. sep 2024
Lucia Plaváková

Last Week: “Stickergate” rocks the Slovak parliament

The coalition is bent on inciting quarrels instead of debating why everyone’s taxes are about to rise.

30. sep 2024
The building of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, commonly referred to as the Slovak parliament, located in Bratislava.

Welcome to the Ozempic economy

Does anyone actually have a plan?

30. sep 2024
Illustrative image.
28. sep 2024
A volunteer helps to clear post-flood debris at Bratislava Zoo.

News digest: Thanks to animal lovers, Bratislava Zoo quickly reopens its gates after flood

Russian propaganda spotted in elementary school, 19 percent of Slovak kids are overweight, and how to bury a man who, on paper, never existed.

27. sep 2024
What passwords were most commonly stolen from Slovaks last year?

One Direction: Not just a popular boy band, but a common Slovak password

Slovakia ranked 17th in the theft of email addresses in 2023, credit bureau reports.

27. sep 2024
Nitra elementary school children attending the event in question.

Education Ministry intervenes after Russian propaganda event at elementary school

The city and the principal have distanced themselves from the event.

27. sep 2024
The Noc Vedy festiva in Košice.

Weekend: Let your science nerd out and embrace curiosity

Watch a historical drama about the 1968 invasion, and fly your kite high. Here's what to do during the weekend.

and 1 more 27. sep 2024
Hikers in the Priečne Sedlo saddle.

Hiking the most difficult Tatra trail that’s accessible without a guide

This is not a hike for anyone who is afraid of heights.

27. sep 2024
Ester was born with a rare congenital defect.

Specialists in Banská Bystrica help a newborn breathe using unique procedure

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

27. sep 2024
NUPPU development in which YIT has offered cooperative housing.

Cooperative housing returns to Slovakia

The successful pilot project of a once popular scheme for obtaining housing prompts the developer to continue.

27. sep 2024
Michal Novotný, better known to the public as "Yaksha", hails from Martin, northern Slovakia.

A Slovak’s fight to honour his Vietnamese dad, a man who didn’t exist on paper

Michal Novotný, known as ‘Yaksha’, reflects on his roots, his rebellious father, and rediscovering his family in Vietnam.

Ivana Kohutková 27. sep 2024
Minister of Investments and Regional Development Richard Raši.

News digest: Ministry’s campaign hits a sour note with Russian imagery

An overlooked airfield, ambitious harbour plans, and the mystery of countless bell towers.

26. sep 2024
Harbour Park visualisation.

Investors push for new Danube port as critics warn of ‘eco-massacre’

The project faces opposition due to its location in a protected area.

26. sep 2024
Granit Hotel by the Zemplínska šírava reservoir in eastern Slovakia.

Slovakia joins Hungary with 5 percent VAT on hotels

The initial proposal indicated a rate of 23 percent.

26. sep 2024
The interior of the Staromestská Library branch, which reopened after renovations on Záhrebská Street in Bratislava on June 26, 2024.

Finance minister responds to book VAT backlash, cuts the rate on books

E-books and audiobooks will also enjoy a reduced VAT rate.

26. sep 2024
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