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News digest: National Opera director resigns amid failed attempts to oust culture minister

Small videogame team hoping for a hit title, Slovakia looks to nuclear, and a celebration of guitars with Slovak roots.

Deputy environment minister Štefan Kuffa.

News digest: No sex, no sacrifice. Deputy minister’s censorship crusade continues

Irish TV crew in Bratislava, Blue Church visit, and foreigner attacked.

The refurbished SNG

News digest: National Gallery erases post supporting former director

Slovak KHL players nominated for national team, where to watch movies for less, and a tip on a tasty event.

News digest: Dua Lipa has Radical Optimism, Martina Šimkovičová has Radical Reads

Bryndzové halušky goes global, Czech and Viennese artists support their Slovak counterparts, and an eastern Slovak town pursues its own, rather controversial, foreign policy.

Martina Šimkovičová.

News digest: Culture minister fabricates claims to discredit NGO

Chief conductor resigns, first Biedronka stores announced, and weekend at Bratislava Castle.

Billboards depicting (from left) independent candidate Ján Lunter, then president Andrej Kiska and George Soros against the colours of the American flag appeared in central Slovakia after regional elections in 2017 in which Lunter defeated far-right candidate Marian Kotleba. The caption reads "Now we got you! Ha, ha, ha..."

News digest: George Soros living rent free in Slovaks' minds

Bratislava might loose its "Hiroshima", Vietnamese community will share its culture, proposal for MPs to officiate weddings.

Nina Poláková.

News digest: Culture minister reinstates fired ballerina amid bullying claims

Red heat warnings in Bratislava, a surprise menu, and the number of Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia.

Slovak Public Radio building.

News digest: Czech Radio no longer cooperates with Slovakia's state broadcaster

Exquisite garden to be revitalised, Studio Ghibli movies screening, and brace yourselves for high temperatures.

Andrej Danko

News digest: Danko floats 'Don't say gay' schools bill; Minister is unimpressed

From dreams of surgery to a life in HR, Taraba wants to hire (and pay) his own lawyers, while Fico backs ministers and rejects EC criticism.

Martina Šimkovičová.

News digest: Who might the culture minister fire next?

PM Fico posted another video, accusing the opposition and the media of seeking another shooting attack on a government official—an argument frequently employed by government officials.

Former Slovak National Gallery director Alexandra Kusá.

News digest: Another day, another culture institution director dismissed

Another heat wave expected soon, former special prosecutor released from prison, top canoeist rides Slovak-made boats.

Former SND director Matej Drlička and Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová.

News digest: “Culture destroyer” strikes again after being booed

Another petition for culture minister's removal, trip to Myjava, and NAKA's end.

Ivan Korčok.

News digest: Ivan Korčok hints at his future in politics

Investing in employees' language skills, Bratislava horse racetrack celebrates. Learn more in today's digest.

Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová.

News digest: The usual suspects? New appointees to state broadcaster named

Analysis of the 314,000 job ads posted on Profesia.sk last year, making sure to hike the right Kľak, and Pellegrini condemns hate.

Ukraine Focus' Volunteer Ambulance Corps logo.

News digest: American leads lifesaving missions to Ukraine via Slovakia

Storm warnings, US football talent, and Nigerian charged with rape.

Passengers after the reopening of M. R. Štefánik Airport following a bomb threat in Bratislava on July 31, 2024.

News digest: Bratislava airport evacuated due to bomb alert

Some changes on Slovak roads, folk costumes making a comeback, and how land-lubbing nuclear physicist went to sea.

News digest: Czech disinformation kingpin sparks drama in Slovak courtroom

A Slovak tennis player defeated the world No. 5, a tragic story about a lost cow, and many Slovaks believe that life in Russia is good.

News digest: Slovakia's first medal at the Olympics

Interview with US ambassador, why ice hockey ad came under fire, and cheering for Slovak athletes at Olympics festival.

The qualification for the women's Olympic archery at the 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris on July 25, 2024.

News digest: The Slovak Olympic team may be small, but it hopes to win big

90s Bratislava is reborn in a video game, and Bojnice Zoo greets newborn red pandas.

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.

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