Slovakia News, page 2
Courts edge closer to trial in decades-old presidential kidnapping case
Slovakia’s security authority has granted clearance to lay judges, allowing a court to move closer to hearing the shocking 1995 case.
Slovak scientists developing innovative drug delivery platform for smarter therapies
Challenger Science programme helps SAV team see its work differently.
News digest: Government prevents Slovak science chief from presenting vaccine findings
New arrivals in Bratislava Zoo, which municipality has the highest quality of life, and a restaurant review.
Czech activist targeted by Slovak with extremist links
The incident ended without injury after the activist used pepper spray.
Which municipality in Slovakia offers the highest quality of life?
Bratislava borough leads the index, while smaller towns slip down the chart.
Why is only Varga in the dock? Officer charged with sabotage as colleagues walk free
Inspector rules policeman must face trial over probe into general prosecutor, despite doubts about whether a crime was even committed.
News digest: Art wars in the Slovak capital
Court backs Ukrainian in sabotage case, tram driver helps Swede in Bratislava, and Spain honours Slovak legend.
Accused of sabotage, he was expelled from Slovakia. A court says the case was flawed.
Vjacseslav Vakuljak was linked to a supposed plot against the Druzhba oil pipeline. But no charges were filed, and a court ruled the evidence unconvincing.
Bratislava hero tram driver reunites Swedish tourist with lost wallet
Ronald Lupták has been praised after going the extra mile to return a wallet stuffed with cash, ID and bank cards to a grateful Swedish visitor.
Two American tourists rushed to hospital after ‘boozing too hard’, Slovak police say
The pair, aged 27 and 48, were found unconscious on a pavement in Nitra.
Slovak PM granted unusual access to sensitive case file
Robert Fico obtained “injured party” status in a case against ex-police chief Matej Varga, gaining access to files that the accused himself struggled to see.
FAQ: EU Citizens - dealing with immigration authorities
Wondering about dealing with the Foreign Police? We’ve answered the most frequently asked questions with regard to dealing with immigration authorities.
News digest: Bratislava tops tourist charts – again, with foreigners outnumbering Slovaks
A lawyer was attacked by neo-Nazis, Slovaks join a collaborative pixel art map, and the Košice Region building its cinematic future.
Lawyer attacked in Slovakia after confronting men giving Nazi salutes linked to pro-Russian group
Police are facing criticism after witnesses alleged officers failed to intervene – and may have fraternised with the assailants.
A car park rises. An Italian’s business is on the line.
For 17 years, Renato Lamanna has run Primo Amore in Bratislava. Now, construction barriers threaten his trade – and other businesses too.
FAQ: Non-EU citizens - dealing with immigration authorities
The Slovak Spectator brings you the set of the most frequently asked questions with regard to dealing with immigration authorities, in this case with the Foreign Police.
News digest: Slovakia and Hungary protest halt to drone-hit Russian oil supplies
Russia strikes Ukrainian town near Slovakia, Slovakia’s tax burden hits 63.5 percent of average wages, and Pride Košice 2025 Festival is here.
US blasts Slovakia over media freedom backsliding
State Department cites harassment of journalists, lawsuits and public broadcaster shake-up as democratic safeguards weaken.
Slovak companies and scientists could play crucial role in new European telescope
Their unique know-how means they could benefit the pioneering project – and Slovakia.
Prosecutors stall on case against suspended anti-corruption police chief
Matej Varga is accused of sabotage. He was briefly jailed. Weeks later, prosecutors have yet to rule on his appeal.
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- One of Slovakia’s most beautiful synagogues to get a second chance
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- Weekend: Grape harvest festivities are here
- News digest: Fico kicks Brussels, Zelensky lands in Slovakia
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- More than a border town: How Lučenec changed my life
- The popular Red Bull Flugtag air show returns to Bratislava Video
- It was not her grandparents’ choice to go to the US, but she made her own and came Photo
- Man with walking frame arrested after harassing passengers on tram Video
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
- More than a border town: How Lučenec changed my life
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- It was not her grandparents’ choice to go to the US, but she made her own and came Photo
- Weekend: Grape harvest festivities are here
- In Beijing, Fico promised Putin a hard question. Instead, he asked: ‘How are you?’
- Divný Janko, Bratislava: The eatery with a claim to be the city’s oldest — restaurant review
- Many Slovaks unable to afford a decent meal, country ranks worst in Europe
- News digest: Putin, Fico — and the frog in the well
- It was not her grandparents’ choice to go to the US, but she made her own and came Photo
- More than a border town: How Lučenec changed my life
- Which municipality in Slovakia offers the highest quality of life?
- A car park rises. An Italian’s business is on the line.
- A random act of kindness that reduced a family to tears
- Bratislava never had a planetarium. Families built an observatory instead. Audio
- Car trouble
- Slovakia never fully halted Russian tourist visas, Foreign Ministry confirms
- Fico stands beside Zelensky in Uzhhorod, but not against Russia
- News digest: Kotlár says Covid-19 vaccines are bad; the minister buys them anyway
- Who should deal with pro-Russian biker group in Slovakia: The EU or Slovakia?
- Get ready! A rare total lunar eclipse will occur this Sunday, September 7
- Young Slovak’s flimmaking talent gets Oscars recognition
- Weekend: Grape harvest festivities are here
- News digest: Fico kicks Brussels, Zelensky lands in Slovakia
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