Compiled by Spectator staff
Compiled by Spectator staff

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Interior Minister and Hlas chair Matúš Šutaj Eštok in parliament.

Hlas party's billboard campaign blames opposition without evidence

Opposition supposedly behind indebting Slovakia.

Slovak PM Robert Fico talks to Russian President Vladimir Putin in August 2016.

PM Fico will visit Moscow next year

The Slovak prime minister has also spoken by phone with US President-elect Donald Trump.

The acting director of the Slovak National Gallery, Jaroslav Niňaj, during a press briefing on November 26, 2024, in Bratislava.

“Intimidation” and “threats” on new director’s first day at National Gallery

Jaroslav Niňaj takes charge as the latest interim director in a series of short-term appointments.

Peter Priputen (l) talks to Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár.

Slovakia names new ambassador to Russia

Diplomat Peter Priputen has been reappointed ambassador to Russia.

The Berzewiczová Tower in northeastern Slovakia.

New observation tower brings back a fallen landmark

A replica of the Berzewiczová Tower, lost to history during the First World War, now stands on Stebnícka Magura.

Gold remains a symbol of security.

Who is the typical Slovak millionaire?

The wealth of Slovak millionaires grows at a record pace.

Last Friday, the Christmas tree in the Hlavné Námestie square was lit to open this year's Christmas market.

Prices of Christmas market delicacies up compared to last year

Bratislava market to last until January 6.

The Mlynský Náhon waterway near Gorkého Street in Košice.

Inspired by Paris and Utrecht, historic waterway will return to Košice centre

Mlynský Náhon is the oldest technical monument in the city.

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The restaurant UFO watch.taste.groove has one of the most attractive locations in the city, with a 360 degree view over Bratislava
According to JTRE's project plans, both of the new towers would be the tallest yet in Slovakia.

Yet more skyscrapers, highest yet, are planned for Bratislava

Designed by Dutch firm KCAP, the project will bring Slovakia's capital a 260 metre-tall tower, which would be EU's second highest.

The house in Nitra where the robbery occurred.

Masked intruders rob family home in Nitra, stealing over €100,000

One member of the Vietnamese family was hospitalised.

The employees of the Slovak National Gallery held a press conference outside the National Gallery in Bratislava on August 21, 2024.

National Gallery director shuts gallery amid staff dissent, bans press conferences

Tensions rise between the director and employees threatening to quit.

Smilno mayor Vladimír Baran and former MP Anton Korba donate funds to Russia.

Controversial Slovak mayor visits Moscow to donate to Russians affected by war

Smilno’s mayor, Vladimír Baran, travelled to Russia to hand over €52,000 raised for humanitarian aid in a Russian region.

Expected precipitation at 23:30 on November 21, 2024.

First snowfall of the season to blanket Slovakia

Weather warnings issued for all regions.

Team Slovakia, from right: Tereza Mihalíková, Renáta Jamrichová, Viktória Hrunčáková, Anna Karolína Schmiedlová, Rebecca Šramková and coach Martin Lipták.
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Bratislava.

Bratislava among capitals with very high English proficiency

Slovakia had slightly worse results than last year.

The deposit vending machine installed at a petrol station in Bratislava.

Number of exchange points for plastic drink bottles and cans increased

People can exchange plastic bottles and cans for vouchers at petrol stations for fuel or other goods or services.

A Christmas tree and market stalls are already up in Svätopluk Square in the heart of Nitra. The tree will be lit for the first time during the opening of the Christmas market on December 1, 2024 at 18:00.
The Interior Ministry building in Bratislava.

Slovakia moves to fast-track immigration changes, citing EU deadline and economic risks

The ministry seeks urgent cabinet and parliament approval for amendments to immigration laws.

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