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The behaviour on display in the latest plagiarism scandal is mirrored by that of some educational institutions too.
In which your correspondent inadvertently circumnavigates the globe in the middle of a pandemic.
We are all struggling with the new reality. Some more than others.
Slovakia’s voters face some unappetising choices on 29 February.
In which your correspondent is doused in holy water and discusses the economics of collective farming.
Slovakia is changing, and (whisper it) some things are getting better.
‘Who should I vote for?’ Slovak friends sometimes ask. I am in no position to offer advice any more.
Trying to get Slovaks to look on the bright side can be tough at the best of times. In October, their tempers shorten with the days.
With the city preparing to impose city-wide car parking restrictions, the character of Bratislava is about to change.
This week, Slovakia marks 75 years since the Slovak National Uprising. But what was the SNP, and what is its significance?
Getting treated in the Slovak public health care system is never less than an adventure. Some of the surprises are tiresome; many are just odd.
Some level of disbelief greets my reports that Slovaks typically dine out on a hearty two-course meal every weekday lunchtime.
The poorly attended circus that is the European elections is about to come to town. Enjoy the show – but don’t expect too much of the performers.
Bratislava’s current bike sharing scheme is something of a curate’s egg: good in parts.
As the Brexit process lumbers on, the British seem disinclined to take heed of anyone’s views. But Slovakia could offer some advice – and even solace.
The imminence of a presidential election can mean only one thing: the season of cliché and dog-whistles is upon us.
What does this country stand for? Slovaks could – and should – shout a little louder about what they have achieved, and where they want to go.
- 1. Volvo is coming, Slovakia to end up with fifth carmaker
- 2. Emergency declared as reservoirs dry up
- 3. Scooter hit and run leaves woman in hospital
- 4. Constitutional Court to decide on same-sex marriages
- 5. News digest: Public service broadcaster gets new chief
- 6. German soldiers were hesitant about how Slovaks would receive them
- 7. Seven stages of buying a flat in Slovakia
- 8. Real wilderness in eastern Slovakia. Poloniny experiences the world's greatest paradox
- 9. New cure for potentially deadly canine disease comes from Slovakia
- 10. Coalition united behind one man. Who is the new RTVS director?
- 1. Volvo is coming, Slovakia to end up with fifth carmaker
- 2. Seven stages of buying a flat in Slovakia
- 3. News digest: No disruptions at Bratislava airport
- 4. Stay safe: heatwave warning issued for parts of Slovakia
- 5. Slovak Telekom targeted in huge cyber attack
- 6. News digest: Canadian embassy will open in Bratislava
- 7. Emergency declared as reservoirs dry up
- 8. Constitutional Court to decide on same-sex marriages
- 9. Scooter hit and run leaves woman in hospital
- 10. Most Slovaks refuse to fight climate change by lowering living standards
- 1. Slovak Telekom targeted in huge cyber attack
- 2. Volvo is coming, Slovakia to end up with fifth carmaker
- 3. Seven stages of buying a flat in Slovakia
- 4. Mathematician: Summer will probably see return of respirators
- 5. Cult airport chocolate to be produced in Bratislava
- 6. News digest: No disruptions at Bratislava airport
- 7. Slovakia still isn't ready to host NATO battle groups permanently
- 8. Stay safe: heatwave warning issued for parts of Slovakia
- 9. After 25 years, Bratislava's iconic 'Salvator' will serve as a pharmacy again
- 10. Edible packaging and hydrogen buses. What has Slovak science been up to?