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News digest: Bratislava sees the Danube's rising water levels

Drunk on Bratislava wine, a bright housing idea, and Slovaks as eager bettors.

News digest: Avert your gaze! Šimkovičová is appalled by prize-winning children's books

The new season in the High Tatras brings new restrictions and rules, learn Slovak with bears, and another security incident, this one involving Pellegrini.

The Sokolská Residence apartment complex in Bratislava, where Prime Minister Robert Fico resides, is surrounded by security personnel.

News digest: PM Fico released from hospital

Premier's adviser criticises 'political' NGOs, mansion with Georgian alcohol, and new embassies.

Dealz retailer.

News digest: Irish retailer expected to open its first stores in Slovakia

Questions raised about Matica Slovenská's mission, top Slovak webhosting companies get new owners, and a celebration of Italian culture.

News digest: Helicopter crashes in the Tatras after unannounced flight

Vietnam's president charged in Slovakia, a Bavarian who loves Central Europe, and a brand new newsletter.

The private TV Markíza resides in the Záhorská Bystrica borough of Bratislava.

News digest: TV host openly talks about pressures on private stations

Trends in disinformation narratives in Slovakia, how to get to Croatia by car, and a tip for a multi-genre festival.

News digest: Hopes pinned on younger Slovak voters to drive higher turnout on June 8

'Medical' freesheet promotes anti-vax views in hospitals, Bratislava's metro, and wine cellars' open day.

Canada's John Tavares, right, skates on ice during the quarterfinal match between Canada and Slovakia at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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News digest: Slovaks can't withstand Canadian storm, and potential tornado in south

What Fico's attacker told the police, storm warnings, and top 10 events.

Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová (SNS nominee).

News digest: Independently managed arts fund now under SNS influence

Slovak startup's innovative solution, an unusual mountain chalet, and overview of ways to get to Croatia.

Parliament on May 21, 2024.

News digest: House votes unanimously against stirring up hatred

Slovakia make it to the hockey quarterfinals, a record high number of working foreigners, and one American dad.

President Zuzana Čaputová and Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák meet at the Presidential Palace on May 20, 2024.

News digest: After Fico attack, MPs will reconvene, ready to attack rivals

Aggressive deputy speaker of parliament, best Bratislava views, and notorious embezzler's death.

News digest: Offers roll in from abroad to treat stricken Fico

Slovak hockey team scores another triumph, Slovak TikToker addresses anxiety and depression, and a night of art.

F.D. Roosevelt Hospital in Banská Bystrica.

News digest: PM Fico's life remains in danger

Help save a Ukrainian school, birdwatching in eastern Slovakia, and another Slovak Matters edition.

Situation in front of the F. D. Roosevelt University Hospital in Banská Bystrica.

News digest: Country in shock after attack on PM Robert Fico

Discover Poloniny in eastern Slovakia, new regular flight to Istanbul, and battery storage solution to emerge in northern Slovakia.

Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová during a no-confidence vote in parliament on May 14, 2024.

News digest: Flat earther might teach pupils how to use media and think critically

Announcement for parents and Slovaks will help build a nuclear power plant in the UK.

Stará Tržnica.

News digest: Two spectacles come to Slovakia over weekend

Bomb threats to schools, peek inside the popular Stará Tržnica venue in Bratislava, and see who's the most trusted politician.

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News digest: President Čaputová makes farewell visit to Ukraine

A Slovak palaeontologist's discovery, MP Blaha launches tropical-themed tour, and Germany beats Slovakia in Ostrava.

Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová (l), actor Ľuboš Kostelný (c), Slovak National Theatre Director Matej Drlička.

News digest: Culture minister feels bullied, targets national theatre

Slovakia will kick off the Ice Hockey World Championship in Czechia on Friday afternoon.

The SMZ company in Jelšava, eastern Slovakia.

News digest: Unlike Austrians, too many Slovaks work in high-polluting jobs

Fake bomb threats, Russian ambassador's failed trip to Slovak parliament, and one Slovak-American hero.

Diplomat Ivan Korčok.

News digest: While Korčok muses his political future, survey shows people's opinion

What cat behaviour expert thinks of social media videos, why trees have it difficult on the streets of Bratislava, and a tiny edition of the Pohoda festival.

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