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Where Europeans want to be buried
What does the place we choose to be buried in say about our identity?Zuzana Kepplová15. Sep 2018, at 8:21
Daylight saving time? We need a second referendum
Are you with Winston Churchill, beer gardens, freedom and French fries? Or do you prefer Putin, commuting to work in an icy black abyss and tyranny?Benjamin Cunningham, 14. Sep 2018, at 20:32
Lithuanian minister: If the EU wants to progress, it cannot start with a debate on ethics
Lithuania has discovered new markets after adopting sanctions.Zuzana Kepplová10. Sep 2018, at 22:07
Hungarian MP: We have saved Europe once, we are protecting it again
Schengen was discussed in the Polish town of Krynica.Matúš Krčmárik6. Sep 2018, at 23:10
Spring forward, fall back: Slovaks do not want daylight savings time
Like the majority of Europeans, Slovaks have voted to stop the time change.Nina Francelová, 6. Sep 2018, at 17:59
Slovakia is among the cheapest EU members
But it's also the most expensive among Visegrad Group members.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. Sep 2018, at 22:00
Slovakia widens competencies of Slovak soldiers in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The decision was adopted during the non-formal meeting of Defence Ministries.Compiled by Spectator staff, 31. Aug 2018, at 0:18
Slovakia did not even consider extending a helping hand to Italians
There would be no better way to commemorate the historical legacy of the 1968 occupation and the solidarity that refugees from Czechoslovakia received in other countries then.Zuzana Števulová29. Aug 2018, at 15:58
Most-Híd wants more rights for foreigners
The junior coalition party wants the right to turn to court for failed visa seekers so that Slovak law complies with that of the EU.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Aug 2018, at 14:18
Sensible policies would have urged more infrastructure spending in the south
We can not pretend that EU policies addressing southern Europe’s various liquidity and budgetary crises did not contribute to the collapsing infrastructure in southern Europe.Benjamin Cunningham, 19. Aug 2018, at 20:18
Slovakia welcomes the halt in the escalation of US-EU trade war
Possible increase of tariffs on European cars imported to the US would hurt SlovakiaJana Liptáková, 3. Aug 2018, at 15:30
Slovakia is the seventh cheapest country in the EU
People pay the most for goods and services in northern European countries.Compiled by Spectator staff, 24. Jul 2018, at 15:37
Slovak diplomat did not pay rent in New Zealand
After initial success, the owner of the house lost to Eva Tvarožková in court under the pretense of diplomatic immunity.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Jul 2018, at 23:34
Slovakia leads among EU member states in mistrust in police
The police opine that this is the result of the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Jul 2018, at 23:12
Why should Slovaks support a stronger EU?
People like Robert Fico have convinced a fair amount of the population that a weak Brussels is good for a small country like Slovakia. It is not.Benjamin Cunningham, 6. Jul 2018, at 17:00
PM Pellegrini: Slovakia will accept migrants but nobody will come here without our consent
The EU summit brought agreement on the re-distribution of migrants; Slovakia will accept as many as 1,200 migrants to help neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini said.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Jul 2018, at 13:45
Will Slovakia be part of the "new Schengen"?
If leaders in Brussels failed to agree on immigration, we would also feel it, says analyst Milan Nič.Lukáš Onderčanin2. Jul 2018, at 0:06
Government wants to curb procurement watchdog powers concerning EU funds
Public Procurement Office protests against the proposed limits to its powers.Compiled by Spectator staff, 26. Jun 2018, at 13:58
Liberals go on the offensive
A counterrevolution against illiberal populism is underway in parts of Europe.Benjamin Cunningham, 10. Jun 2018, at 20:08
New joint agriculture policy proposal disappointed Slovakia
Slovak Agriculture Ministry reacted to EC presenting legislation concerning joint policy for 2021-2027 by saying it mainly lacks the fast convergence of direct payments and the announced simplification of the system…Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Jun 2018, at 13:59
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- 2. Mushroom picker finds precious helmets from late Bronze Age Photo
- 3. Blog: Slovakia is the "I don't care" country Audio
- 4. Bratislava Main Station gets new waiting room Photo
- 5. Daylight saving time? We need a second referendum
- 6. Eminem in Prešov? Sorry, it’s hoax
- 7. OLAF: Slovakia might have to pay €300 million to the EU
- 8. Slovak detained due to attempted bomb attack suspicion
- 9. Blog: No bubble on Slovak or Czech residential real estate market
- 10. Leave your car at home - European Mobility Week has started.
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