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Spectacular Slovakia Weekly
Nameless Bratislava Old Town places to receive names
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John Selecky on an amazing search for his roots in Slovakia; lost tribute to Stalin taking on a modern twist.
5 h
Spectacular Slovakia Weekly
The oldest Slovak love poem is erotic, humorous and short
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Pandemic rules for cultural events revealed. BBC Travel writes about Slovak mountain porters.
30. apr
Spectacular Slovakia Weekly
Three Slovak castles recommended to royalty fans worldwide
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A weekly exploration of Slovakia: Horehronie rail bikes and secret spots around Košice.
23. apr
Spectator College Podcast
Student White Crow awardee: We felt like hostages, but not of striking teachers
Audio
Elena Štefancová, a former FIIT STU student, speaks about last year’s scandal at one of the best Slovak IT faculties.
23. apr
Spectacular Slovakia Weekly
Slovakia is not sexy, nor a trendsetter, report claims
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The best Los Angeles Kings’ Slovak players, and a Slovak rapper introduced to Nigeria.
16. apr
What was it like to meet Prince Philip? Some Slovaks know well.
15. apr
Spectacular Slovakia Weekly
Elvis, Charlie Chaplin and other Roma tour the east of Slovakia
Video
Spread kindness with happy stones or plan a trip to a giant bench.
9. apr
Spectacular Slovakia Weekly
Slovakia ranked among the best for sustainable travel
Video
Easter with Bulgarian food and a Slovak orchestra on BBC Radio 3.
2. apr
Spectacular Slovakia Weekly
Slovak obscenity hidden in The Beatles classic
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This week, we look at the lives of some incredible women, including the recently deceased Czechoslovak 'Édith Piaf'.
26. mar
Spectacular Slovakia Weekly
How Slovak kids used to learn English from TV
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A 10-year-old Slovak bass player, praised by Justin Timberlake, drops his first music video. Watch it here.
19. mar
Spectacular Slovakia Weekly
Slovak Yorkie with Elvis look grows famous on Instagram
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Here is this week's list of culture and lifestyle stories, including Hamšík's move to Sweden.
12. mar
Spectacular Slovakia Weekly
Slovak Billie Eilish comes from Čadca
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Your weekly dose of inspiration from Slovakia.
5. mar
Spectacular Slovakia Podcast
‘Miletička’ brings back childhood memories for the Austrian ambassador
Audio
Margit Bruck-Friedrich first discovered the iconic open-air market, which she adores, on a rainy day.
14. dec
Spectacular Slovakia Podcast
How to balance a life well: Bustling Tokyo can learn from Bratislava
Audio
Only in the podcast, Japan’s Ambassador Makoto Nakagawa reveals what Tokyo and Bratislava have in common.
7. dec
Spectacular Slovakia Podcast
Bratislava’s smallness is an asset Rome or London are short of
Audio
Israeli Ambassador Boaz Modai fell in love with Slovakia’s capital right away.
30. nov
Spectacular Slovakia Podcast
Unlike Vienna, Bratislava has not turned its back on the Danube
Audio
Swiss Ambassador Alexander Hoffet on where he walks his dog, favourite spots, and the famous Bratislava rolls.
16. nov
Spectacular Slovakia Podcast
Kapitulská Street lacks pubs and cafés. The German ambassador loves it
Audio
Barbara Wolf visited Bratislava for the first time in the mid-1990s.
2. nov
Spectacular Slovakia Podcast
The best concert I have ever heard was in Bratislava, says Dutch ambassador
Audio
Ambassador Henk Cor van der Kwast cycles with Slovakia's mayors and loves the Slovak capital for its rich music history.
19. okt
Spectacular Slovakia Podcast
I was struck by how multiethnic Bratislava is, a Canadian diplomat says
Audio
Slovakia’s history is a fascinating story, Canadian Chargé d’affaires John von Kaufmann adds.
12. okt
Spectacular Slovakia Podcast
A UK diplomat's journey through 90s Bratislava: No malls, Blue Church and Freddie Mercury
Audio
UK Ambassador Nigel Baker reminisces about the nineties in Bratislava.
5. okt
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- Slovakia ranked among the best for sustainable travel
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- 1. News digest: Pfizer and Moderna jabs now available to a younger age group in Slovakia
- 2. About 150,000 foreigners live in Slovakia
- 3. Special shopping hours end, some isolation rules change
- 4. Registration form for Covid vaccine has new features
- 5. Dobrú chuť. Are you going to eat that?
- 6. Matovič introduces tax reform
- 7. Fitch: Slovakia to be the fastest growing economy in the region
- 8. A pilgrimage destination for many Jews from around the world
- 9. News digest: Curfew will stay in place for at least another week
- 10. Districts in red and light red tier lift more measures after May 3
- 1. About 150,000 foreigners live in Slovakia
- 2. Fitch: Slovakia to be the fastest growing economy in the region
- 3. News digest: Curfew will stay in place for at least another week
- 4. Dobrú chuť. Are you going to eat that?
- 5. Situation improves, but curfew remains in place for now
- 6. Districts in red and light red tier lift more measures after May 3
- 7. Slovakia will have a permanent kurzarbeit scheme as of next year
- 8. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 362 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 9. News digest: Vaccination now available two weeks after surviving Covid
- 10. News digest: Pfizer and Moderna jabs now available to a younger age group in Slovakia
- 1. Districts in red and light red tier lift more measures after May 3
- 2. About 150,000 foreigners live in Slovakia
- 3. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 362 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 4. Fitch: Slovakia to be the fastest growing economy in the region
- 5. Curfew rules will change. Most restrictions will be kept only in districts in a bad situation
- 6. News digest: Curfew will stay in place for at least another week
- 7. Dobrú chuť. Are you going to eat that?
- 8. News digest: Interest in Covid jabs low, vaccination rate may be just over one third
- 9. Situation improves, but curfew remains in place for now
- 10. News digest: Slovakia will mark May Day with closed shops on Saturday