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2020 election sees unprecedented mobilisation of Roma
They want their voice to be heard against growing extremism.14. Feb 2020, at 13:03
Parodies, live broadcasts, rap songs. Facebook is big for some campaigns
A campaign video from Cannes got the most interactions.12. Feb 2020, at 19:06
Slovak election to test Orbán’s clout among ethnic Hungarians
Slovakia’s ethnic Hungarian minority has a reputation for political moderation. As an election looms and Viktor Orbán ramps up his influence from across the border, is that about to change?12. Feb 2020, at 8:00
Which party has the most transparent campaign?
Vlasť and Smer parties among those running most untransparent campaigns.7. Feb 2020, at 9:41
Anti-fascist street protests: Who's going to benefit?
Expert sees more of a pre-election campaign than an effective solution.6. Feb 2020, at 9:00
UPDATED: Feb 3, 2020
What are parties promising ahead of elections?
Some party manifestos are book-length, others still do not have one.31. Jan 2020, at 8:57
Election by mail: Some Slovaks received incomplete sets of ballots
Election commission head says it's good that so few errors have occurred so far.29. Jan 2020, at 18:13
Stalemate after election cannot be ruled out. What would it mean?
President said she would appoint a government with ĽSNS if it had enough support in parliament.28. Jan 2020, at 5:30
Strong enough to rule? Doubts over prospects for opposition stability
Slovakia’s history shows parties have been able to overcome their differences to take power.24. Jan 2020, at 8:05
UPDATED: Kuciak’s boss: I'm 100 percent sure Kočner ordered the murder
Judges to announce on January 22 if they will accept Threema texts as evidence.21. Jan 2020, at 13:27
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Kuciak murder trial: Bödör denies helping Kočner
Businessman Norbert Bödör refused the allegations voiced by witness Peter Toth last week.20. Jan 2020, at 14:05
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A government with ĽSNS: How likely is it and what would it mean?
Threat of split for any party in coalition with extremists.17. Jan 2020, at 9:07
When did the foreign press write about Slovakia the most?
German dailies paid more attention to Slovakia than their French and Italian counterparts between 2000 and 2017.15. Jan 2020, at 16:54
From star journalist to Kočner's friend: Who is Peter Tóth?
The man who followed journalists for Kočner is a key witness in the Kuciak murder trial.15. Jan 2020, at 11:21
How the Kuciak case changed Slovakia (overview)
The far-reaching consequences of the murder: What happened in Slovakia between February 2018 and now.12. Jan 2020, at 8:34
Slovak democracy set for crucial test in coming year, political analyst says
Parliamentary elections will give a guide to outcome of other key events, including election of Prosecutor General.10. Jan 2020, at 8:51
Slovak made animated film about a difficult topic, receiving awards around the world
It all started with Finding Nemo.10. Jan 2020, at 6:25
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A year in review
The events that shaped Slovak politics in 2019
Take a look at what Slovakia has been through in the past 12 months.30. Dec 2019, at 6:02
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Slovak Christmas - traditional and new
A chain around the table legs and waiting for a golden pig. Some old Christmas traditions survive to this day and others have disappeared.24. Dec 2019, at 6:00
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Former PM and president facing criminal charges
Smer MPs backing party chairman also under investigation.13. Dec 2019, at 9:22
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