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UPDATED: RTVS Radio news section head resigns from her post
Stano Maťašovská, who led the news section in public-service radio RTVS, has left her job, citing recent “pressure from some politicians” as the reason. This may be connected to last week’s controversial “handbook”…Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. Oct 2018, at 13:41
Police are doing house searches at Kočner’s placesVideo
The shady businessman is participating in person in these house searches, conducted in connection with his suspected violent criminality - the murder of Ján Kuciak.Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. Oct 2018, at 13:37
Kiska for Prime Minister?
Almost one third of respondents can imagine incumbent president Andrej Kiska as the next Prime Minister while almost two thirds cannot.Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. Oct 2018, at 3:32
Court acquits Slovak Indian in case of fatal knife attack
The verdict was self defence.Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. Oct 2018, at 3:21
When do you need a referral slip from a doctor?
All you need to know about referral slips for medical specialists.Zuzana Matkovská15. Oct 2018, at 22:55
NAKA makes a raid near Bratislava
The special police unit’s crackdown is connected with environmental criminality.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Oct 2018, at 13:49
Prosecutor Trnka will not pay for his misstep
The General Prosecutor’s Office failed to rule on time in the disciplinary proceedings against him.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Oct 2018, at 13:39
How an unlikely community of neighbours was created
You do not make a community with barbecues, Dušan Martinčok claims, adding that it is rather heavy topics and issues that can bring people together.Ela Rybárová13. Oct 2018, at 12:38
What the first month of bike-sharing in Bratislava showed us
During the winter months the bike-sharing scheme will be adapted to the weather.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Oct 2018, at 7:02
RTVS short news not to cite other media and inform about opposition proposals
The new rules introduce several controversial rules for the radio short news coverage. The opposition is calling for the dismissal of their author.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Oct 2018, at 6:32
Awarded teacher: We should not let our modesty hinder good ideas
My parents thought electrical engineering was not for girls, says award-winning IT teacher Zuzana Tkáčová.Nina Francelová, 11. Oct 2018, at 17:33
Brace yourselves for longer queues at the Foreigners’ Police
What are the police doing to solve the current problems?Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Oct 2018, at 13:26
Foreigners in Slovakia: We did not feel welcomed at first
In the eyes of foreigners Slovaks are friendly when they overcome their first fears.Nina Francelová, 11. Oct 2018, at 7:00
Older murder of ex-mayor linked to Kuciak case
The woman who allegedly ordered Ján Kuciak's murder has also been mentioned in the murder of a mayoral candidate in the Slovak town of Hurbanovo.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Oct 2018, at 23:40
Military aircraft crashes near Sliač airport; both pilots survivePhoto
The crash near the army air base in Banská Bystrica was caused by engine failure.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Oct 2018, at 23:31
When they found out whom they killed, they asked for more moneyVideo
Balaclavas, handcuffs and submachine guns: the man charged for the murder of Kuciak and Kušnírová was planning another crime, according to the Specialised Criminal Court’s ruling.Adam Valček10. Oct 2018, at 20:22
Children are convincing their parents to stop smoking
The non-profit organization Život bez závislostí (Addiction-Free Life) is helping break the cycle of addiction in families.Zuzana Schaleková, Pontis Foundation10. Oct 2018, at 16:51
What you need to know about the Constitutional Court changes?
Parliament will soon have to elect nine of 13 Constitutional Court judges, but it is still not clear under what rules.Michaela Terenzani, Radka Minarechová, 10. Oct 2018, at 16:16
AKO Survey: The current coalition would not form a government
In an imaginary early October election, Smer would still be a winner – even improving – but would fail to form a cabinet.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Oct 2018, at 13:29
Police have new information in the case of the missing journalist Rýpal
Unrelated to this, a relative of the reporter missing since April 2008, claims that he was murdered.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Oct 2018, at 13:26
- 1. Foreigners in Slovakia: We did not feel welcomed at first
- 2. Brace yourselves for longer queues at the Foreigners’ Police
- 3. Slovak chocolate a hit with Korean airlines
- 4. Court acquits Slovak Indian in case of fatal knife attack
- 5. NAKA makes a raid near Bratislava
- 6. V4 presidents: Nord Stream II is a threat to Europe
- 7. Kiska for Prime Minister?
- 8. Tomahawk found in Tatra mountain lake Photo
- 9. When do you need a referral slip from a doctor?
- 10. Slovakia ranks 39th in terms of investment in the global property market
- 1. Foreigners in Slovakia: We did not feel welcomed at first
- 2. Slovak chocolate a hit with Korean airlines
- 3. Brace yourselves for longer queues at the Foreigners’ Police
- 4. What the first month of bike-sharing in Bratislava showed us
- 5. Car industry supplier ZKW expands in Slovakia for €150 million Photo
- 6. How an unlikely community of neighbours was created
- 7. V4 presidents: Nord Stream II is a threat to Europe
- 8. NAKA makes a raid near Bratislava
- 9. Court acquits Slovak Indian in case of fatal knife attack
- 10. Four-legged mowers return Veľkolélsky Island to life Photo
- 1. Foreigners in Slovakia: We did not feel welcomed at first
- 2. Slovak chocolate a hit with Korean airlines
- 3. Brace yourselves for longer queues at the Foreigners’ Police
- 4. Car industry supplier ZKW expands in Slovakia for €150 million Photo
- 5. Military aircraft crashes near Sliač airport; both pilots survive Photo
- 6. Court document: Those accused in Kuciak’s murder wanted more money
- 7. Car race among Poles claims human life Video
- 8. What the first month of bike-sharing in Bratislava showed us
- 9. When they found out whom they killed, they asked for more money Video
- 10. Dozens of students learn Slovak in Chicago