Last Week in Slovakia, page 6
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Elections are coming, but only after a long parliamentary free-for-all
2023 will be a campaigning year in Slovakia. What does that mean?
The man who saved Slovakia in 1998 attempts a cinematic relaunch
But are the 1990s kids going to watch?
What Saturday’s referendum result says about Slovakia
Ruling politicians are choosing to ignore the warning signs.
Heger’s magic number
Thinking big, Slovak style.
Slovakia enters what could/should/will be an election year
It’s almost one month since Heger lost parliament’s confidence. Now he’s running on self-confidence.
Slovakia has made it, often against the odds
Having lived through 2022, the present look back may be the dose of hope that we all need.
Heger doesn’t have what it takes – even to leave
As prime minister, “culture of respect” has been his catchphrase. There was little dignity in the manner of his government’s fall.
Heger hangs by a thread
He is scrambling for the votes of some pretty fringe MPs.
Last week was big week for 363
If there is a numerical answer to everything, white-collar criminals hope it is that.
Viktor and his amazing dreamscarf
Some jokes are more in good taste than others.
Slovak hospitals look set to relive the chaos of 2011
A mass exodus of doctors once seemed unlikely, but ten days before their resignations take effect, uncertainty reigns.
The gains of 1989 cannot be taken for granted
The language of its memories is velvety, but our non-violent revolution required real effort.
The Catholic Church is still struggling to talk straight on LGBT+ issues
Slovakia’s Catholics are experiencing the aftershocks of Tepláreň.
Municipal and regional governments passed the stress tests
After a litany of national crises, voters backed the local incumbents.
Your vote counts. This Saturday you get several votes
Foreigners living in Slovakia have a rare chance to influence the direction of their town, and the country, this coming weekend.
Stop speaking Latin: ‘Status quo’ is nothing more than the absence of rights
LGBT+ people in Slovakia are horrified, but not surprised.
Drunk driver prosecuted at large causes outrage among Slovaks
The case shows once again just how little people trust the courts in Slovakia.
Just not fair, Matovič complains, blaming journalists
When criticised, smear your critics.
Keeping the lights on has become a political goal
Government says ‘don’t panic’, but people in Slovakia have no idea how much they will pay for electricity and gas this winter.
Four is better than three
Now minus one coalition party, Heger discovers that ruling the country without a parliamentary majority will take work.
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- One of the biggest car makers enters Slovak market
- Last Week: And then they came for the NGOs
- How and where foreigners can socialise in Bratislava
- Young Slovak ice-hockey sensation helps her team secure US title
- Last Week: And then they came for the NGOs
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- What abides: Giving a shit
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- Parts of Bratislava to witness significant development in near future
- News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe
- Don’t be afraid to use cash, say entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins
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- Last Week: And then they came for the NGOs
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Slovakia brings back border checks with Hungary and Austria starting April 8
- Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years
- A partnership centuries in the making
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Last Week: And then they came for the NGOs
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- Slovakia brings back border checks with Hungary and Austria starting April 8
- Trading McDonald’s for the front lines
- A paper that wasn’t supposed to last
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- Local fuming over plans to burn waste near famous mineral springs
- News digest: PM Fico questions Europe's rearmament
- Young Slovak ice-hockey sensation helps her team secure US title
- One of the biggest car makers enters Slovak market
- Parts of Bratislava to witness significant development in near future
- Last Week: And then they came for the NGOs
- Slovakia brings back border checks with Hungary and Austria starting April 8
- News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe
