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News digest: Fico revives talk of electoral reform, ministry comes up with ideas
What's new in science in Slovakia, an unusual story from Piešťany spa, and a football team kicked out from the UEFA Conference League.
Prešov hosts first-ever Pride Day in grassroots effort
The Pride Day in the eastern Slovak town marks a turning point for the local queer community.
Italian auto supplier Calearo shuts Slovak plant
More than two decades after expanding into Slovakia, the firm has collapsed amid mounting losses, unpaid taxes and a failed restructuring plan.
Catching up with science in Slovakia: New SAV chair and grant for scientists
A unique find in Kuwait, first Slovak novel translated into English.
The Slovak getaway that once witnessed a failed terror plot
Twenty-four years ago, three Irishmen tried to buy Semtex in a Slovak spa town. They found British intelligence instead.
Last Week: Fico the antagonist caters to his voters at home
Foreign partners have been receiving mixed messages from Slovakia, once again.
Culture official files criminal complaint against journalists over museum reports
Lukáš Machala denies claims he intended to remove artworks from national museum and accuses media of spreading falsehoods.
News digest: Fico and Danko wage Facebook flame war over Ukraine EU membership
Old rivalry, young legs – U21 Euros final in Bratislava promises fireworks.
A top manager is flying across the Atlantic to watch a big match in Slovakia
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Malt from Trnava wins EU protected status, cementing Slovakia’s agricultural edge
Slovakia becomes the only EU country with two geographically protected malts, boosting its reputation as a major European malt exporter.
A comedian’s guide to Košice, the city that is better than you think
Diana Renner takes us on a tour of her vibrant, walkable hometown.
Weekend: Jumpstart your summer festival season
Here's what to do during the weekend of June 27-29.
News digest: Fico says no to sanctions without gas guarantees
Hungary’s allies win a defence deal, an American waits on citizenship, and Matovič slams a luxury car buy. Plus: summer camps spared – for now.
They painted a wall that told a story. Then the story was erased.
A Slovak gallery has destroyed a large-scale mural without consulting its authors.
Ryanair to withdraw from Slovak airport
The low-cost carrier will end its route from Poprad to London Stansted, halving the region’s air links to the UK.
Hungarian allies of Orbán win tender to build Slovak military hospital
Only two bidders entered the tender. One remains a mystery; the other is closely tied to Hungary’s ruling elite.
Saying one thing at home and another abroad is a risky game, warns British diplomat
Nigel Baker, the departing ambassador to Slovakia, says the country’s top officials must realise that “words do matter” – and the West is listening.
“Are you a citizen yet?”
I refresh a government page daily.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Participate in Bratislava Cultural Summer and explore the richness of Italian culture.
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate summer with an open-air gala concert by the Slovak National Theatre.
- Slovakia introduces two-tier booking system for Foreigners’ Police appointments
- Last Week: Pressure grows on the health minister over ambulance tender car crash
- Formed 15 years ago, unique island on Hron becomes haven for active leisure Photo
- Slovakia stun Europe with miracle win at women’s U17 handball championship
- Naked man wearing only a balaclava and flip-flops caught running through woods with sex toy on a stick
- A fortress town on the Danube hopes tourism will bring it back to life Photo
- Strangers are hiding gifts in Slovak cities – and people love it
- Slovak winemakers tied to bribery scandal linked to EU subsidies
- Strangers are hiding gifts in Slovak cities – and people love it
- Last Week: Pressure grows on the health minister over ambulance tender car crash
- Slovak winemakers tied to bribery scandal linked to EU subsidies
- A fortress town on the Danube hopes tourism will bring it back to life Photo
- Formed 15 years ago, unique island on Hron becomes haven for active leisure Photo
- Naked man wearing only a balaclava and flip-flops caught running through woods with sex toy on a stick
- Slovakia introduces two-tier booking system for Foreigners’ Police appointments
- ‘If we rely on AI, we’ll become less smart’, linguistics professor warns
- Strangers are hiding gifts in Slovak cities – and people love it
- Formed 15 years ago, unique island on Hron becomes haven for active leisure Photo
- More than tracks: discover what’s along the new Petržalka tram route
- A fortress town on the Danube hopes tourism will bring it back to life Photo
- Slovak winemakers tied to bribery scandal linked to EU subsidies
- Naked man wearing only a balaclava and flip-flops caught running through woods with sex toy on a stick
- Should you visit Komárno’s Courtyard of Europe? Probably not. Try this instead. Photo
- Last Week: Pressure grows on the health minister over ambulance tender car crash
- Formed 15 years ago, unique island on Hron becomes haven for active leisure Photo
- Naked man wearing only a balaclava and flip-flops caught running through woods with sex toy on a stick
- Should you visit Komárno’s Courtyard of Europe? Probably not. Try this instead. Photo
- A fortress town on the Danube hopes tourism will bring it back to life Photo
- Revitalisation project brings life back to Danube arm Photo
- Strangers are hiding gifts in Slovak cities – and people love it
- More than tracks: discover what’s along the new Petržalka tram route
- Get a glimpse of Bratislava’s eastern hinterland by bike Photo
- Bratislava sees 14 percent jump in second-hand flat prices
- Slovakia introduces two-tier booking system for Foreigners’ Police appointments
- Slovakia stun Europe with miracle win at women’s U17 handball championship
- Where to refill a bottle is something the homeless have to plan
- Last Week: Pressure grows on the health minister over ambulance tender car crash
- News digest: Ambulance tender turmoil – Penta walks, prosecutor limbers up
- Weekend: A familiar sight and sound return to three picturesque towns in central Slovakia Photo
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