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Bratislava launches online guided tours of the capital
Videos are in Slovak but with English subtitles.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Apr 2020, at 13:20
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Reschedule your trip to the stone tomb in Brezová pod Bradlom
Authorities closed it because of many tourists.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Apr 2020, at 13:57
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Castles in the Považie region are empty
Workers are making repairs.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Apr 2020, at 13:18
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Photos: Beautiful views from Dievčenská Skala
When the visibility is good, it is possible to observe the High Tatras and Kráľova Hoľa.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. Apr 2020, at 10:00
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Toads migrate to water, their transfer spoiled by coronavirus
They will not receive help for the first time in 15 years.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Apr 2020, at 9:35
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Pink flowers of sakura will decorate Bratislava
87 new trees in Bratislava.Compiled by Spectator staff, 3. Apr 2020, at 9:45
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Bratislava’s Bronx, Petržalka, developed almost 50 years ago
Read a roundup of travel and culture stories for March 30-April 5.Compiled by Spectator staff, 3. Apr 2020, at 5:25
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Spectacular Slovakia Podcast
Pukanec is home to the largest population of black mulberries
The little-known village of Pukanec has more stories to tell.Anna Fay, Peter Dlhopolec, 2. Apr 2020, at 11:47
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Who is the man who welcomes visitors to Bratislava's Main Square?
Schöner Náci was a real historical figure.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Apr 2020, at 7:00
Via ferrata hikes are closed
Coronavirus is the reason.Compiled by Spectator staff, 1. Apr 2020, at 22:15
Štrbské Pleso ski resort empty
Snow but no skiers.Compiled by Spectator staff, 1. Apr 2020, at 14:02
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Revište a Šášov castles: the road to history
Two monumental castles were built mirror-like in the 13th century.Gabriela Psotková, Valéria Polovková30. Mar 2020, at 11:45
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Calvary near Banská Štiavnica
Štiavnické Bane is also worth a visit.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Mar 2020, at 9:25
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Air at Štrbské Pleso is 29 times healthier than in Bratislava
Experts examine the number of solid nanoparticles in the air.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Mar 2020, at 9:35
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Ancient coins in the east, “Rubberneck” in the west
Read a roundup of travel and culture stories for March 23-29, 2020.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Mar 2020, at 3:57
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A hike in Belianske Tatry resembles a walk on Mars
Belianske Tatry was closed in 1978, but not completely.Peter Dlhopolec, 26. Mar 2020, at 16:18
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Man at work sign is one of Bratislava's most popular landmarks
Most tourists don't leave Bratislava without a picture with the iconic Čumil.Compiled by Spectator staff, 26. Mar 2020, at 7:00
Former cake shop in Brezno will become communism museum
Town called on citizens to contribute and donate interesting exhibits.Compiled by Spectator staff, 25. Mar 2020, at 13:29
Migratory birds migrate above Zemplín
Storks and cranes arrive.Compiled by Spectator staff, 24. Mar 2020, at 14:04
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- 5. Bratislava adopts additional anti-coronavirus measures Photo
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- 7. Traffic in Bratislava collapsed due to restrictions on movement Photo
- 8. Matovič on the coronavirus map: The atmosphere doesn’t favour more detailed data
- 9. Good news from Slovakia: Scientists are developing their own tests
- 10. Foreign medical workers living in Slovakia ready to help with coronavirus crisis
- 1. Easter with the coronavirus: Gov't to further limit movement for six days
- 2. Slovakia has 101 new coronavirus cases
- 3. Coronavirus in Slovakia: Do I really have to stay at home this Easter? (FAQ)
- 4. New coronavirus measures: Mandatory isolation for everybody arriving in Slovakia Video
- 5. Slovakia has two coronavirus victims (news digest) Photo
- 6. Matovič on the coronavirus map: The atmosphere doesn’t favour more detailed data
- 7. What Matovič talks about when he talks about a blackout
- 8. Coronavirus in Slovakia: Police to fine people for non-essential Easter travels
- 9. Masks will be obligatory, new measures mainly aimed at the elderly
- 10. Limits on movement become effective, tests developed in Slovakia (news digest) Photo
- 1. Slovakia has 101 new coronavirus cases
- 2. Easter with the coronavirus: Gov't to further limit movement for six days
- 3. PM Matovič floats the idea of a "blackout" to kill the coronavirus in Slovakia
- 4. Coronavirus in Slovakia: Do I really have to stay at home this Easter? (FAQ)
- 5. Coronavirus measures work. Very few severe cases in Slovakia so far
- 6. Masks will be obligatory, new measures mainly aimed at the elderly
- 7. New coronavirus measures: Mandatory isolation for everybody arriving in Slovakia Video
- 8. PM wants Slovakia to be an island of hope for Europe, carmakers prolong halt (news digest)
- 9. Why is there no yeast on supermarket shelves in Slovakia?
- 10. Archaeologists unearth treasure in Obišovce Photo