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Slovakia has one of the richest collections of gothic art in Europe
The excellence of the preserved buildings is evident in the number of surviving works of art, winged altars, sculptures and the murals and architectureMichaela Pastorová2. Jul 2020, at 15:25
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People will protest against plagiarism in politics
The organisers call on Speaker of Parliament Boris Kollár to step down.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Jul 2020, at 13:13
Foreigners can have their say in the future look of Bratislava's iconic old bathhouse
Almost 80 architectural studious from 17 countries enrolled in the competition for refurbishment of the Grössling bathhouse.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Jul 2020, at 11:51
Volkswagen scraps plans in Turkey and might look at Bratislava instead
Reports suggest the German carmaker might widen its production in its plant in Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 1. Jul 2020, at 20:06
Alien black pines give way to original nature at Bratislava’s Devínska Kobyla
Planting trees is not always a good idea, say nature conservationists.Jana Liptáková, 1. Jul 2020, at 17:17
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Findings in Bratislava surprised archeologists: Vydrica disclosed remains of Arsenal
The developer of the new city district is seeking ways to incorporate the basement of the historical structure into their project.Jana Liptáková, 27. Jun 2020, at 10:50
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Bratislava’s Petržalka is tighting up on drinking in public
Those caught red-handed could be fined up to €33.Compiled by Spectator staff, 23. Jun 2020, at 20:24
Bratislava becomes home of European Labour Authority
ELA is meant to make Europe’s labour market fairer and enable citizen mobility.Jana Liptáková, Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 23. Jun 2020, at 13:00
Take a look at the view from the first completed residential tower of Zaha Hadid’s project in Bratislava
Interest in the yet-to-be-built fourth residential tower exceeds supply by almost 10 times.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Jun 2020, at 11:53
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Yellow, red or white bike? Bratislava has several sharing options
Another bikesharing project has started in BratislavaJana Liptáková, 16. Jun 2020, at 16:34
Bratislava’s Istrochem is a chemical time bomb
Declassified report shows that the environmental pollution on its premises is close to an ecological disaster.Jana Liptáková, 11. Jun 2020, at 18:24
Some summer terraces in Bratislava will be exempt from tax while others will not
Bratislava city council has decreased the tax to zero; the Old Town has only halved it.Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Jun 2020, at 18:04
City beach to spruce up a Bratislava waterfront after all
Beach with no admission fee will change its location.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Jun 2020, at 14:07
Napoleonic soldier returns to duty in Bratislava's centre
The statue has been repaired after vandals tore it down two years ago.Compiled by Spectator staff, 3. Jun 2020, at 17:58
Iconic pharmacy Salvator in Bratislava is closer to new life
Bratislava city council wants to resurrect pharmacy after becoming exclusive owner.Jana Liptáková, 3. Jun 2020, at 15:04
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To love or to hate Bratislava (from our archive)
Old and new, revered and jeered, the Slovak capital is a fascinating - if not always lovely - mixture of culture and history.Chris Togneri, 3. Jun 2020, at 14:09
Rare oaks in Šúr nature reserve near Bratislava can breathe freely again
Nature conservationists, in cooperation with the local government, are returning the silvopasture its original beauty.Jana Liptáková, 2. Jun 2020, at 16:06
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Afraid of public transport? Try shared bikes, e-scooters or e-mopeds
Bratislava offers diverse alternative transport.29. May 2020, at 14:01
Bratislava airport changes into a temporary parking area for aircraft
International air transport might resume in Slovakia in July.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. May 2020, at 22:25
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Why are there so many castles in Slovakia?
The story of Slovakia’s castles with a map, dozens of pictures and a list of top 10 castles.Roman Cuprik, 28. May 2020, at 17:00
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- 2. Slovakia opens to non-EU countries, but is also reproached by the EU (news digest) Video
- 3. Slovakia has one of the richest collections of gothic art in Europe Photo
- 4. Less risky countries added to open list, some conditions for mass events change
- 5. Like London? A new temporary attraction has sprung up near the Danube in Bratislava (news digest)
- 6. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 20 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 7. How to handle coronavirus problems while in Croatia
- 8. How to travel to and from Slovakia post-coronavirus
- 9. Americans in Slovakia: Demonstrations back home even bigger than the civil rights era
- 10. Roundup: Bees housed on Bratislava roof; Hossa becomes a living legend Photo
- 1. Thank heavens for Trenčín (from our archive)
- 2. Slovakia opens to non-EU countries, but is also reproached by the EU (news digest) Video
- 3. Slovakia has one of the richest collections of gothic art in Europe Photo
- 4. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 20 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 5. Less risky countries added to open list, some conditions for mass events change
- 6. Changes to public transport in Bratislava as summer begins
- 7. How to travel to and from Slovakia post-coronavirus
- 8. Mass events and rules for swimming pools. More measures lifted from July 1
- 9. Like London? A new temporary attraction has sprung up near the Danube in Bratislava (news digest)
- 10. More hot water for parliament's speaker and an international scandal brewing (news digest)
- 1. Thank heavens for Trenčín (from our archive)
- 2. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 20 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 3. How to travel to and from Slovakia post-coronavirus
- 4. Slovakia opens to non-EU countries, but is also reproached by the EU (news digest) Video
- 5. Changes to public transport in Bratislava as summer begins
- 6. Slovakia has one of the richest collections of gothic art in Europe Photo
- 7. Findings in Bratislava surprised archeologists: Vydrica disclosed remains of Arsenal Photo
- 8. Kollár has not satisfied partners, coronavirus numbers up again (news digest)
- 9. Less risky countries added to open list, some conditions for mass events change
- 10. Americans in Slovakia: Demonstrations back home even bigger than the civil rights era