List of author's articles, page 8
Ordinary people make for decidedly ordinary politicians. Look at Slovakia
Without politics, there is no predictability and no accountability.
News digest: Slovakia not a mature democracy, president says on Constitution Day
It may be time for a new constitution, some experts say. Czech and Polish jets now defend Slovak airspace. MEPs call on European socialists to expel Smer.
Kotleba's party saved by its perceived irrelevance
Slovakia’s general prosecutor has announced that, contrary to expectations, he won’t try to dissolve Marian Kotleba’s party, arguing it’s not a serious threat to democracy. Some think that view is too sanguine.
Minority government looking increasingly likely
SaS set to leave coalition next week.
How to remember the ‘Russian tanks’
54 years on, Slovaks know all too well what happens when you do not fight back against occupiers.
Who exactly will be Slovakia’s finance minister in 17 days?
Nobody seems to know what will happen to the government come September – except Igor Matovič, of course.
It’s Facebook politics time again in Slovakia
With coalition crunch-time approaching, Matovič turns to his “proven” tactic.
A couple from Hawaii showed me why telling good stories matters
What it means to give – and receive.
News digest: New US ambassador confirmed
Beer consumption falls, but it's still hen night on the highway. Your daily dose of news from Slovakia is ready.
Orbán heats up his talk, but his Slovak counterpart stays chill
Hungary is isolated in its stance towards Russia, but for how long?
LGBT+ community calls for respect, not tolerance
Public acknowledgement improves, but legal recognition lags far behind.
As the mercury rises, Slovak politicians will “cool off” – or so we are told
Heger and Sulík have identified the “main” problem in the coalition, but they differ over what it is.
German soldiers were hesitant about how Slovaks would receive them
Defence is a new and strong pillar of the German-Slovak cooperation, says Ambassador Barbara Wolf.
No, Mr. Matovič, the end doesn't justify the means
OĽaNO’s leader rejects formal cooperation with the fascists, while exploiting a shadow coalition in which they are full members.
Coalition parties’ choice is another chance to show Slovakia how serious they are
Public-service television needs a breath of fresh air, experts say.
Changing public’s perception of the judiciary will take a really long time, says minister
Mária Kolíková says the potential savings from her court reforms seem of little interest to coalition partners.
Slovakia is struggling to replace a generation of disappointed teachers
Schools lack hundreds of teachers.
Last week: Čaputová in Kyiv, Zelensky in Bratislava
President visits Ukraine, brings back a clear message to a confused nation.
Ex-special prosecutor is now in prison after breakthrough verdict
Slovakia is finally punishing high state officials for breaking the law.
Why Matovič asks us to be colourblind
The obnoxious nature of the debate is only one of many issues that is wrong with the events of the past week in Slovakia.
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- Bratislava’s embassy-backed events you don’t want to miss
- “Return not,” the ocean cried. But I returned for her
- German shoemaker Lowa joins wave of factory closures in Slovakia
- When to shop over Easter: Opening hours for supermarkets in Slovakia
- The British Film Institute shines a light on Slovak cinema’s boldest chapter Video
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- Ambulance hit by Russian drone goes on display in centre of Bratislava
- Bratislava’s embassy-backed events you don’t want to miss
- “Return not,” the ocean cried. But I returned for her
- When to shop over Easter: Opening hours for supermarkets in Slovakia
- The British Film Institute shines a light on Slovak cinema’s boldest chapter Video
- US giant pulls plug on Slovak factory, axing 137 jobs
- Why this gorge deserves a spot on your bucket list Photo
- Slovak Matters: A flirtatious Easter of water and whipping
- “Return not,” the ocean cried. But I returned for her
- Ambulance hit by Russian drone goes on display in centre of Bratislava
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- The British Film Institute shines a light on Slovak cinema’s boldest chapter Video
- Bratislava’s embassy-backed events you don’t want to miss
- Slovakia's latest basketball star is destined for great things in the USA
- Weekend: What to make of Easter in Slovakia
- News digest: Finns air unseen video of Fico shooting, PM’s bloody jacket driven away by minister
- “Return not,” the ocean cried. But I returned for her
- German shoemaker Lowa joins wave of factory closures in Slovakia
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- US giant pulls plug on Slovak factory, axing 137 jobs
- Ambulance hit by Russian drone goes on display in centre of Bratislava
- When to shop over Easter: Opening hours for supermarkets in Slovakia
- Hundreds of people ousted from Bratislava’s Volkswagen
- Danish shoemaker to shut Slovak factory, axing 650 jobs in fresh blow to struggling region
- Slovakia mourns Pope Francis, a shepherd of hope and humility Photo
- Confetti, chants and history: Hejková’s dream goodbye after nearly 40 years at the top
- Slovakia’s public finances remain in deep trouble
- Ambulance hit by Russian drone goes on display in centre of Bratislava
- Why this gorge deserves a spot on your bucket list Photo
- The British Film Institute shines a light on Slovak cinema’s boldest chapter Video
- Bratislava’s embassy-backed events you don’t want to miss
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