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New lookout tower at Grapa Hill, northern Slovakia

Orava’s newest lookout spot offers panoramic views of the Roháče Range

For years, Hladovka dreamed of a tower with sweeping views. Now, it stands atop Grapa Hill.

Štefan Banič.

Štefan Banič, the Slovak often called the inventor of parachute

As a mason, he worked on the picturesque Smolenice Castle.

Juraj Cintula.

News digest: Man who shot PM Fico charged with terrorist attack

Slovak goalkeeper crucial to UK's football club success, a chance of more taxes, and the story of an unlikely music festival.

Finds discovered in Veľké Kostoľany.

Archaeologists find 3,000-year-old rattle that still makes sound

Excavations ahead of a new Billa store revealed pottery, bone tools, and an ancient dwelling.

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Higher property taxes on the table as towns struggle with funding

Some Slovak villages have kept property taxes unchanged for years.

Some banks do not require a personal visit to launch the business account.

10 things to know about the transaction tax

The new tax will become effective on April 1.

Ivan Mikloš

A wave of deregulation – but not in Slovakia

Doing business in Slovakia is a real “joy”.

The Uprising festival.

A reggae festival in Slovakia? Against the odds, Uprising thrives

For 18 years, organisers have built a space for reggae in the heart of Europe.

Martin Dúbravka (top right) celebrates winning the trophy with his teammates.
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A Slovak among heroes as Newcastle ends trophy drought

Martin Dúbravka played a pivotal role in the Magpies’ first major silverware since 1955.

Lenka White, the corresponder of Czech news channel CNN Prima News.

News digest: Pro-Russian Czech CNN correspondent asks Musk to 'help' Slovakia

The Slovak basketball talent weaving towards the NBA, a Ukrainian working in the Slovak corporate world, and a Chinese delegation headed to Brezno.

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