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News digest: Facebook justice? Šutaj Eštok announces police charges via post from Dubai
PM Robert Fico defends Moscow visit at European Political Community summit, Slovak defender Martin Valjent’s historic goal at the Bernabéu, and fraud scandal topples Petržalka's mayor.
A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
A municipal employee diverted funds into over 150 personal accounts.
Slovakia holds talks with Westinghouse about building new nuclear reactor
PM Robert Fico has signalled strong interest in partnering with US nuclear firm Westinghouse to build a new €10-billion reactor.
The Coburgs are long gone. The park is just getting started.
In a remote corner of central Slovakia, an abandoned aristocratic estate is being reborn.
Weekend: One of the most popular events in Slovakia is here
Here's what to do during the weekend of May 16-18.
Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
Eugen Rosenberg helped shape post-war Britain with landmark buildings across the UK. Yet his most intimate creation stands quietly in a small Slovak town.
A Slovak defender stole the spotlight at the Bernabéu. Then came heartbreak
Martin Valjent delivered a heroic performance against one of the world’s best clubs.
News digest: Fico returns to scene of his shooting after secret talks – this time for a party gig
Slovakia’s economy slows, Valjent’s heroics undone by late Madrid goal, and Bratislava hosts free events.
Slovakia’s economic growth slows as austerity measures bite
Experts see potential for recovery later in 2025 if EU funds are spent effectively.
In Slovakia, the prime minister was shot. A third of the country is not so sure
A new poll reveals a startling level of scepticism about the attempt on Robert Fico’s life – and a deeper distrust in the state.
Smer brands axe-wielding protester a ‘threat’ – police initially closed case as misdemeanour, then filed charges after party’s criticism
A Demokrati member used a metaphor to describe PM Fico’s downfall.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Enjoy music in all its variety, dance at a roller disco, and try to visit all of Bratislava’s museums in a single day.
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Visit museums, enjoy music or party in daylight.
News digest: Coalition and opposition voters find something to agree on
Slovak ice-hockey players victorious, learn about the curious Slovak wedding traditions, and Slovak Academy of Sciences institute blasts Covid vaccine report.
Putin backs Fico’s plan for monument to Soviet marshal
Prague removed its monument to Ivan Konev five years ago.
Sugar tax slashes drink sales, state revenue may falls short of expectations
Price increased as much as 30 to 50 percent.
Add unique dimension to stargazing by spending night in glass cabins
New eco-friendly accommodation opens in Slovakia’s Rudohorie mountains.
Kidnapping and virginity: brace yourself for a Slovak wedding
Some of the more traditional wedding rituals seem shocking today.
News digest: Fico’s latest target? Sunday TV debates
A US conspiracy theorist wants to visit Slovakia. In Košice, a banner branded Fico a traitor.
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Weekend: One of the most popular events in Slovakia is here Photo
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- European Commission does not consider the traditional family controversial
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- In Slovakia, the prime minister was shot. A third of the country is not so sure
- Weekend: One of the most popular events in Slovakia is here Photo
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- In Slovakia, the prime minister was shot. A third of the country is not so sure
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Branč to the beach: Slovakia’s unexpected south-west Photo
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Drown yourself in luxury with Slovak charm while visiting Bratislava
- Kidnapping and virginity: brace yourself for a Slovak wedding
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Branč to the beach: Slovakia’s unexpected south-west Photo
- Weekend: One of the most popular events in Slovakia is here Photo
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- In Slovakia, the prime minister was shot. A third of the country is not so sure
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Last Week: Fico went to Moscow and he has a new talking point
- Pay to play?
- Drown yourself in luxury with Slovak charm while visiting Bratislava
- Kidnapping and virginity: brace yourself for a Slovak wedding
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Underground vampires are taking over Slovakia one rave at a time
- Branč to the beach: Slovakia’s unexpected south-west Photo
- They are planning a hotel and wellness centre at Bratislava’s favourite lake, and not everyone’s happy
- News digest: Facebook justice? Šutaj Eštok announces police charges via post from Dubai
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Slovakia holds talks with Westinghouse about building new nuclear reactor
- The Coburgs are long gone. The park is just getting started. Photo
- Weekend: One of the most popular events in Slovakia is here Photo
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
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