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News digest: Facebook justice? Šutaj Eštok announces police charges via post from Dubai

PM Robert Fico defends Moscow visit at European Political Community summit, Slovak defender Martin Valjent’s historic goal at the Bernabéu, and fraud scandal topples Petržalka's mayor.

Petržalka mayor Ján Hrčka

A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall

A municipal employee diverted funds into over 150 personal accounts.

The existing nuclear power palnt at Jaslovské Bohunice, in western Slovakia.

Slovakia holds talks with Westinghouse about building new nuclear reactor

PM Robert Fico has signalled strong interest in partnering with US nuclear firm Westinghouse to build a new €10-billion reactor.

The Coburg family once had a private railway station in the park (as seen in the historical photo). A modern version of it will soon rise from the remains.

The Coburgs are long gone. The park is just getting started.

In a remote corner of central Slovakia, an abandoned aristocratic estate is being reborn.

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Weekend: One of the most popular events in Slovakia is here

Here's what to do during the weekend of May 16-18.

Patrik Koch.

Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

The villa of Dr Viktor Mokrý in Topoľčany

He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece

Eugen Rosenberg helped shape post-war Britain with landmark buildings across the UK. Yet his most intimate creation stands quietly in a small Slovak town.

Katarína Niková
Slovak defender Martin Valjent (left) of RCD Mallorca watches as Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé (second from right) fires a shot on goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Mallorca in Madrid on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
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A Slovak defender stole the spotlight at the Bernabéu. Then came heartbreak

Martin Valjent delivered a heroic performance against one of the world’s best clubs.

PM Fico in Handlová

News digest: Fico returns to scene of his shooting after secret talks – this time for a party gig

Slovakia’s economy slows, Valjent’s heroics undone by late Madrid goal, and Bratislava hosts free events.

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Slovakia’s economic growth slows as austerity measures bite

Experts see potential for recovery later in 2025 if EU funds are spent effectively.

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