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The academy of sciences is closer to transformation
It may change the form of its operations as of July 2018. Compiled by Spectator staff ,25. May 2017, at 6:15
Cabinet fails to select ÚVO head, vote to be repeated soon
The much debated selection of the head of the Public Procurement Office (ÚVO) that oversees the state’s tenders ended without a winner. Compiled by Spectator staff ,25. May 2017, at 6:07
Vote-buying scandal lands village mayor in court
Some Roma claiming the mayor of Gemerská Poloma, Miroslav Michalka was buying votes, have changed their testimonies. Roman Cuprik ,24. May 2017, at 14:37
Police president refuses the proposals of students
He turned down their suggestions for a public debate but invites them to talk about corruption at the Police Corps Presidium. Compiled by Spectator staff ,24. May 2017, at 13:58
UNESCO and WWF concerned about protection of Primeval Beech Forests
The Slovak ministry response says that the protection of the area is one of its priorities.23. May 2017, at 21:56
Foreign soldiers to move across Slovakia
They will attend several international exercises. Compiled by Spectator staff ,23. May 2017, at 13:35
The launch of the first Slovak satellite set
After several problems with the American Falcon 9 rocket, the satellite is now expected to be sent into orbit from India. Compiled by Spectator staff ,23. May 2017, at 13:29
It's not your Slovakia, Bystrica protesters told Kotleba
President Andrej Kiska spoke to the crowd at the protest gathering, asking Slovaks what kind of country they want to have. Compiled by Spectator staff ,23. May 2017, at 0:11
Lajčák gives two versions of the Evka story
The Foreign Ministry gives opposing statements about suspicious procurement related to the Slovak Presidency over the EU Council.22. May 2017, at 23:19
Technical failure seems to be behind police helicopter crash
Black boxes will be sent to the US for examination in a thorough investigation. Compiled by Spectator staff ,22. May 2017, at 14:06
Slovak climber dies on Mount Everest
Vladimír Štrba managed to climb the southern subsidiary peak of the tallest mountain in the world but did not have strength enough to return. Compiled by Spectator staff ,22. May 2017, at 13:39
Savchenko is a traitor and people have extraterrestrial blood are hoaxes
The Slovak Spectator brings a selection of hoaxes that appeared on the internet in Slovakia over the past week. Compiled by Spectator staff ,22. May 2017, at 13:18
Quote of the week
“You will never make me say it was a black hole.” Compiled by Spectator staff ,19. May 2017, at 6:30
Slovakia wants to ban pesticides only in part
The Agricultural Ministry will not support the absolute ban of pesticides, thinks Greenpeace. Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. May 2017, at 23:21
Kaliňák allegedly involved in another real estate scandal
Interior Ministry bought two buildings for €2 million more than their real value, opposition party OĽaNO claims. Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. May 2017, at 22:50
Israelis to educate Slovak teachers about holocaust
The Ministry of Education agrees cooperation with Yad Vashem. Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. May 2017, at 22:37
Another fatal crash for Interior Ministry
A week after a helicopter crash, an accident involving a ministry car coming back from the funeral claimed another life. Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. May 2017, at 12:47
Witness describes 1997 murder of gang leader Sýkora
The principal witness of the prosecution, Róbert Tóth testified at court in an example of the gang underworld and struggle for power. Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. May 2017, at 12:39
Army to buy new armoured vehicles
The price tag of the project is nearly €1.2 billion. Compiled by Spectator staff ,17. May 2017, at 22:04
Extremists thrive on Facebook, despite recent shut-downs
A number of Facebook pages linked to the Slovak far right have been blocked; dozens of others flourish.Peter Dlhopolec17. May 2017, at 20:38
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