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PM Robert Fico on July 9, 2024.

News digest: Fico’s astonishing salary

Defunct lift, useful Slovak phrases for foreigners during the summer, and tips on how to enjoy Bratislava.

News digest: European Commission's seven recommendations to Slovakia

Revolution coming to Košice, new rules regarding school excuse notes, and difficult task of finding positives in the culture situation.

A rainbow "Slovak" flag is captured during the Rainbow Pride festival in Bratislava on July 20, 2024.

News digest: Rainbow flag controversy

A unique success for the Slovak team in American football, while a Chinese car manufacturer is eyeing Slovakia.

Two Slovak F-16 fighter jets of American manufacture land during a ceremonial event at the Malacky-Kuchyňa Air Base on July 22, 2024.

News digest: Slovakia's first F-16 jets touch down

Where to get delicious ice-cream, meet the Slovak skateboarder set to compete at Olympics, and a tip on event full of concerts.

News digest: Government agrees to send special flights to repatriate Slovak patients

An acquaintance of mobster Marian Kočner is appointed to a plum state post, EU directives promise to transform labour laws, and Pride Bratislava returns – with police protection.

Budatín Castle will host the Dragon Days fairy-tale festival.

Weekend: Several reasons to visit Slovakia's castles

Come listen to fujara exhibition, compete in halušky eating. Here's what to do during the weekend of July 19-21.

The seat of the Justice Ministry.

News digest: Slovakia receives another critical letter from EC, Justice Ministry silent

Discover the friendlier side of Roman-Germanic relations, what to do in Bratislava. Learn more in today's digest.

British singer Brian Johnson, left, and guitarist Angus Young, right, of hard rock band AC/DC.

News digest: AC/DC to attract thousands, how to get to concert

Administrative changes for foreigners in Slovakia, several heat records broken in Slovakia, and courier company expansion.

In the centre is the National Council building in Bratislava.

News digest: Penal Code amended once again

A bistro to visit, support for the Pohoda festival, and more high temperature warnings.

Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer).

News digest: Prime minister compares attack on Trump to situation in Slovakia

Discover the taste of legendary sausages, Slovaks' plans for summer, and more high temperature warnings.

 Brazilian yellow scorpion.

News digest: Escaped scorpions trigger alarm in Liptovský Peter

Ukrainian business to overcome Slovak obstacles, Slovak lawmakers will have to change criminal laws again, and open-air movie options.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speak during a press conference at the NATO summit in Washington, Thursday, July 11, 2024.

News digest: Slovakia supports Ukraine’s NATO dream, PM Fico objects

A mountain tragedy, a book on Slovak settlers, and ways to enjoy Bratislava.

A manufacturing hall of Kia Slovakia's car plant in Žilina.

News digest: Rise in foreign workers sidestepping labour laws, Slovak industry reports

Exploring Slovakia's town names, one-day motorway vignettes, and French Day festivities.

PM Robert Fico chairs a government meeting in Bratislava on July 9, 2024.

News digest: Slovak leaders’ late response to Kyiv hospital attack

A skilled Ukrainian carpenter, a Slovak anti-vaxxer heading a global gang of coronavirus deniers, and Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun.

News digest: Fico slowly roars back

Košice police brutality, US adventurer with Slovak roots, and an invitation to a dance evening.

Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová.

News digest: Minister blames queer people for Europe’s decline, mocks Norwegian counterpart

Criticised criminal law reforms greenlighted, events in Bratislava, and a Ukrainian student shares his experience in Slovakia.

The Main Railway Station in Bratislava has recently seen a facelift.

News digest: The quest for the new Bratislava main railway station

Map of Bratislava road repairs, locations around Košice that appeared in movies, and a tip for a recognised summer festival.

The Slovak National Uprising memorial in Banská Bystrica, central Slovakia.

News digest: Slovaks' unwillingness to defend their country

Juraj Slafkovský has a reason to love Montreal and a new finding regarding last week's fatal train-bus accident.

News digest: Public broadcaster RTVS a thing of the past

Slovaks buy out diabetes drug to lose weight, new combined public transport stop, and tips on how to spend evenings in summer.

The Slovak national football team.

News digest: Will Slovakia beat England or will they go home?

Don't miss out on Ukrainian art at the national gallery and try one of the best pizza restaurants in Europe.

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