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Weekend: After stuffing yourself over the festive period, get out there and have fun
Ice-skating and swimming marathons are a way to go.
Users warned of online scams during holidays. Booking.com is a particular focus
Cyber fraudsters are reportedly acquiring bot technology via the messaging app Telegram.
Slovak ice hockey bruiser tops the NHL's 'naughty list'
Martin Pospíšil has spent well over two hours in the sin bin this year.
Bratislava has the world's highest density of massive bustards
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Even grand plans fail
The castle with a mysterious name never fulfilled its potential.
2025 will be a challenging year for the Slovak economy
Severe demographic and fiscal issues need to be addressed.
Ukraine joining NATO isn't a threat–it’s a shield, counters Ukrainian diplomat to Fico’s claim
The Victory Plan isn’t an alternative to the Peace Formula. It’s a strategy to fast-track its goals, aiming for a lasting peace, emphasises Ambassador Kastran.
Flights from Slovakia to China? Fico made promises, but the Chinese couldn’t care less.
In Budapest, they have established a solid infrastructure.
Skiing in style: The best resorts and what they’ll cost you
In most cases, expect to pay more than you did last year.
Glossary: Education
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.
Preacher Pastirčák’s hopeful message for troubled times
Many people feel that their lives, and the state of the country, are only getting worse, says Daniel Pastirčák.
Where and when to do grocery shopping around Christmas?
Public transport to see changes to its operation as well.
News digest: Thousands took to streets in protest of Fico's Moscow trip
Slovak biathlete's unexpected success, tips for events if you do not celebrate Christmas, and Slovak journalists reflecting on 2024.
Building on previous success, Slovak space industry takes off
More opportunities for Slovak companies.
How to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 in Bratislava
In 2024, Slovakia implemented a ban on the sale and use of specific pyrotechnic products.
Preserve and persevere. Slovak journalists reflect on 2024
Fico’s trip to Moscow suggests we should expect more, and worse.
Arabeska, Bratislava: “A taste of adventure” - restaurant review
A place where you can escape to a warm haven, no matter the time of year.
Slovak courts definitively stop tax law abuse via shell companies
The decision is likely to impact other cases of tax law abuse, including the use of shell companies in countries with favourable double tax treaties.
Slovak computer scientist: We need to learn to communicate with machines
Mária Bieliková took top prize in the main category at this year’s ESET Science Award.
PM Fico meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow
The Slovak premier seems to regard Ukraine’s president as an enemy and Putin as his friend.
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- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 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
- Paris leads, Bratislava trails: European cities ranked on safe travel for children
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- 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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