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News digest: Finns air unseen video of Fico shooting, PM’s bloody jacket driven away by minister
Slovaks are eating fewer eggs, film awards handed out, and police detain a man after a sword attack threat in Bratislava.
News digest: House passes what activists and civic organisations call Russian law
Tempestuous times ahead of Slovak weather agency, Slovak singer at Eurovision not representing Slovakia, and tip on where to spend Easter.
News digest: A parade too far? Fico heads to Moscow despite EU warnings
AI-generated video shows PM behind bars, MP sneaks “booze” into parliament, and Slovakia braces for a sweltering Wednesday.
News digest: President Pellegrini opposes PM Fico on several issues
Which sports are popular in Slovakia, what's happening at the weather agency.
![The [fjúžn] festival is Slovakia's largest multicultural event celebrating diversity through concerts, exhibitions, literature, theater, film, workshops, and more.](https://image.smedata.sk/image/w240-h160/1f016f66-4075-61b2-a520-9758c53d3cc3.jpg)
News digest: Slovakia is being hurt by its failure to integrate foreign workers, says auditor
A 'pink moon' is set to light up the night sky – but is it really pink? Záhorie is a hidden Slovak gem, and Robert Fico cancels a planned appearance with former Czech president Miloš Zeman.
News digest: ‘Charlatans and quacks’: Pandemic investigator accuses scientists, pushes for jab ban
From windy forecasts to media freedom fights and heartfelt hellos.
News digest: Council of Europe expresses concern over NGO bill
Slovaks gripped by hoaxes, country not prepared for the changes in the world, but still manages to be in Alzheimer's research premier league.
News digest: Cities powerless, mothers desperate amid ongoing booking failures at Foreigners’ Police
PM Fico’s rental housing czar, most Slovaks oppose Ukraine’s EU membership, and a race you can join this weekend.
News digest: PM Fico questions Europe's rearmament
Chinese carmaker enters Slovakia, new measures to combat foot-and-mouth disease, and craft beer festival.
News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe
Robert Fico celebrates WWII liberation with Russian and Belarusian ambassadors, 'Slovakia is Europe' protests take place once again, and Austria closes two borders with Slovakia.
News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill
The premier has remained silent on Trump’s new tariffs. The country’s central bank governor called the move “a small Armageddon”.
News digest: 350 brown bears to be culled as Slovakia declares emergency
Flats in Bratislava are getting smaller, problems at the Betliar Museum, and Gorals gain recognition.
News digest: Police brutality detailed, but MPs refuse to listen
Wednesday brings a crucial court date for a jailed mafia boss, troubling numbers on Slovakia’s shrinking population — and fresh data on just how deep conspiracy thinking runs.
News digest: Bear suspected of killing man in central Slovakia
A story worthy of a movie adaptation, an interview with a Slovak-Dutch soldier, and more foot-and-mouth disease news.
News digest: On Teachers’ Day, a reminder that the capital still undervalues educators
Your Friday news round-up at a glance.
News digest: Slovakia’s car industry faces a Trump shock
Europe moves to summer time this weekend, with clocks jumping forward by one hour. That means one thing: an hour less in bed.
News digest: SNS chair causes stir in coalition, refuses to back up proposals
New speaker in parliament, national football team’s World Cup hopes, and an interview with a German Studies scholar.
News digest: Emergency, crying cows, secret burials and Brussels plots
MPs return to parliament, surprise guest at the Government Office, and controversy over Slovakia’s top film awards.
News digest: Gvt scrambles to contain foot-and-mouth disease
Legendary Bratislava inn for sale, how to get medical help, and Slovak biathlete's fabulous performance.
News digest: Slovakia confirms foot-and-mouth disease, begins culling livestock
Rural areas of Slovakia experience 'transport poverty', taboo literature uncovered in 20th century Bratislava, and Slovakia Is Europe protests sweep Slovakia again.
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- US giant pulls plug on Slovak factory, axing 137 jobs
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- Hundreds of people ousted from Bratislava’s Volkswagen
- “Return not,” the ocean cried. But I returned for her
- Ambulance hit by Russian drone goes on display in centre of Bratislava
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- US giant pulls plug on Slovak factory, axing 137 jobs
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
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- Hundreds of people ousted from Bratislava’s Volkswagen
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- News digest: Finns air unseen video of Fico shooting, PM’s bloody jacket driven away by minister
- US giant pulls plug on Slovak factory, axing 137 jobs
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- “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
- A café in an ice cellar, sand dunes and a flower shop at the border
- US giant pulls plug on Slovak factory, axing 137 jobs
- Hundreds of people ousted from Bratislava’s Volkswagen
- When to shop over Easter: Opening hours for supermarkets in Slovakia
- Danish shoemaker to shut Slovak factory, axing 650 jobs in fresh blow to struggling region
- 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
- Water supply to be cut in parts of Bratislava’s Old Town in late April
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