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Nina Hrabovská Francelová

Nina Hrabovská Francelová

Nina Hrabovská Francelová started to work for The Slovak Spectator as a student of journalism in October 2016. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism at the Palacký University in Olomouc and a master's degree in journalism at Comenius University in Bratislava. She spent one semester at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków and participated in several international courses for journalists. She reports on Slovak politics and prepares Today in Slovakia digests twice a week.

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Bike adventures from tame to wild

Malinô Brdo downhill
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Cycling without cars, circuit or wild downhill, everything could be found in northern Slovakia. 26. Sep 2022, at 20:06

Sauna rituals, waterfall, and caves: saunas as an experience

Sauna ritual in Bešeňová
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The Žilina region boasts of a number of unique spas and water attractions where you can find everything from adventure to relaxation. 6. Sep 2022, at 12:55

Head in the clouds: Three hikes worth the effort

Between Veľký and Malý Kriváň in Malá Fatra mountain range
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Take out your hiking shoes and backpack, these trips will enchant you. 24. Aug 2022, at 18:40

Swinging with a view over wild poppies. This meadow will enchant you

Magical meadow in Kysuce region
An Instagrammable place where you will learn something new. 17. Aug 2022, at 19:15

Village burnt down but thanks to contest it is one of Slovak symbols now

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Ease your hiking muscles in a spa after a two-hour hike with incredible views and a walk through time. 27. Jul 2022, at 8:29

Fairytales, castles, and hearts: three captivating lookout towers to view northern Slovakia

Hike to Terchovské srdce
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It is not always necessary to conquer thousands of vertical metres to have gorgeous views. 12. Jul 2022, at 12:50

Rest and relaxation among the treetops. Discover Slovakia's treehouses

Treehouse accomodation offers a unique way to comfortably commune with nature. 3. Jun 2022, at 8:05

Solutions to tackle brain drain planned as part of Slovakia’s Recovery Plan

Easier integration of foreigners and Slovaks returning from abroad are among the measures laid out by the plan, which should pour hundreds of millions of euros into the Slovak economy. 17. May 2022, at 14:14

Польща пропонує захистити повітряний простір Словаччини

Robert Fico
Незабаром прем'єр-міністр Словаччини з'явиться на BBC. Магазини не працюватимуть у неділю. Дізнайтеся більше у сьогоднішньому дайджесті. 30. Apr 2022, at 8:30

News digest: Poland offers to protect Slovak skies

Slovak PM will appear on BBC soon. Shops will be closed on Sunday. 29. Apr 2022, at 15:59

European labour market impacted by the shortage of healthcare skills and occupations

Cosmin Boiangiu, executive director of the European Labour Authority
ELA is ready to look at circulation mobility with people heading where the economy needs them. 29. Apr 2022, at 8:35

Seeking jobs and staff in Europe with the help of Eures

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The network could be helpful for both job-seekers and employers wanting to hire. 29. Apr 2022, at 8:30

Even with Fico in custody, Smer may retain popular support

Robert Fico
Fico has been preparing his supporters for this scenario, so it may not affect his popular backing. 28. Apr 2022, at 13:53

Вступ України до ЄС піде на користь східній Словаччині — радник прем'єра

PM Eduard Heger with his advisor Alexander Duleba in a train on the way to Kyiv, April 8.
Словацько-українські відносини переживали ренесанс. Та потім вибухнула війна 26. Apr 2022, at 13:30

Ukraine joining the EU would benefit eastern Slovakia, says PM’s advisor

PM Eduard Heger with his advisor Alexander Duleba in a train on the way to Kyiv, April 8.
Slovak-Ukrainian relations were enjoying a renaissance. Then the war broke out. 21. Apr 2022, at 7:17

Демократичні країни мають по максимуму допомагати Україні – словацький прем'єр

Prime Minister Eduard Heger
Словаччина – єдина країна ЄС, де викиди вуглекислих газів у 2021 році перевищили допандемічні показники. Фракція ультраправих припинила своє існування у парламенті. 20. Apr 2022, at 7:14

News digest: Democratic countries should provide maximum assistance to Ukraine, Slovak PM told CNN

Slovakia is the only EU country where the production of emissions in 2021 exceeded pre-pandemic times. Caucus of far-right in parliament ceased to exist. 19. Apr 2022, at 17:49

Slovaks lack trust in the EU, but are happy to be members (graphs)

EC President Ursula von der Leyen and Slovak PM Eduard Heger at the Government’s Office.
Appreciation of the EU increased after the war broke out, surveys find. 14. Apr 2022, at 7:00

Репутація Путіна падає серед словацького населення

Vladimir Putin
Міністр оборони веде перемовини про закупівлю безпілотників. У Братиславі відкрився громадський центр для українців. 14. Apr 2022, at 7:00

News digest: Putin's popularity among Slovaks on decline

Defence minister negotiates the purchase of drones. Community centre for Ukrainians opens in Bratislava. 13. Apr 2022, at 17:45

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