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News digest: Saints deserve a party, austerity can wait – Fico’s team goes big at Devín
Slovakia’s post-communist nightmare dies in prison cell.
News digest: Police attempted to detain ex-minister Naď – while he was abroad
Who will build Slovakia’s new nuclear plant, how a tiny Slovak satellite achieved unexpected success, and a folklore festival welcoming performers from Easter Island.
News digest: Slovakia like Austria or Switzerland? Fico stirs the neutrality pot
The prime minister slams EU over Russian gas, PS finally names deputy speaker nominee, and a rare amoeba claims a child’s life.
News digest: Former SIS chief acquitted of corruption charges
Slovak national team hopes end, a small cross surprises archaeologists, Moody's confirms Slovakia's rating.
News digest: Number of blood donors in Slovakia grows for fifth straight year
Nanotechnology in Slovakia breaks new barriers, spy agency reacts to Middle East conflict, and three Slovak banks will have service outages this weekend.
News digest: PM Fico presses Brussels, Minister Blanár calls time-out on Russia sanctions
Fico eyes Kazakh oil, foreigners told to take the bus to police appointments, beavers hit by suspected illegal logging.
News digest: Smer MEPs condemn VW action after worker removed pride flag
A major football tournament in Slovakia, an opinion on proposed constitutional changes, and two weekend event tips.
News digest: Fico wants Uzbek workers, defence deals – and keeps quiet on religion
Teachers to get a pay rise, an MEP invites people to Belarus, and theatre tickets are set to become cheaper.
News digest: Fico wants Europe to take lessons from Uzbekistan
Canadians, Americans sign with Slovak ice hockey teams, European Commission criticises the transaction tax, and an unusual couple that chases storms.
News digest: Teachers to be graded like students, with the best-rated receiving bonuses
Slovak teen wins $100,000 prize for his antiviral drug breakthrough, bear meat is on the menu in the High Tatras, and fraud is alleged over referendum petition signatures.
News digest: Parliament chaos gives Fico a Brussels headache
A protest against the Gaza invasion, foreign comedians reacted to a venue banning a Slovak comedy group, and Slovaks struggle with their own language.
News digest: President shuts down referendum push on Russia sanctions
Is Slovakia becoming the next Hungary, how many Slovaks use social media, and what to do in Bratislava this weekend.
News digest: Pellegrini’s defence spending pitch falls flat
Slovak fine dining earns French praise, home ownership slips further out of reach, and a tragic road crash.
News digest: Parties push for constitutional changes as president urges focus on real issues
Slovak couple runs successful beer bar in Portugal, Petržalka tram postponed again, and popular event to return.
News digest: Ex-judge Harabin cleared of charges over pro-Russian war comments
Slovak spa town Piešťany named top European getaway, 46th Turf Gala racing meeting in Bratislava, and population decline continues in Slovakia.
News digest: Renaissance lady vanishes, ministry brushes off ‘stupid questions’
Top banker guilty, weekend plans sorted, and a Reddit rescue story.
News digest: Slovakia lacks lasting vision, says president in special address
Discover Bratislava’s little wonders, reason to visit DIY music venue near Danube, and interview with future SAV chair.
News digest: Fico tells Berlin Slovakia will not take lessons on Russia
Slapgate, Pellegrini’s first State of the Republic address, and MPs return to work — for now.
News digest: Brussels committee launches scrutiny of EU funds in Slovakia
Folklorists unhappy with culture minister, Slovak ice hockey player inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame, and Canadian family granted Slovak citizenship.
News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
Mafia boss Mikuláš Černák could be released after decades behind bars, Slovak triathlete Nikola Čorbová wins a Himalayan triathlon, and Slovakia will host the 2029 Ice Hockey World Championship.
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- New nature trail opens in Bratislava’s Petržalka forest Photo
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- The boat is ready. The lake, less so. Photo
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- Bratislava’s skyline is on course to change dramatically
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- Northern lights put on a dazzling mid-year show over Slovakia
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