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Slovak winemakers tied to bribery scandal linked to EU subsidies
The small border village of Vinica has emerged as a focal point in a corruption scandal over agricultural subsidies.
Weekend: A familiar sight and sound return to three picturesque towns in central Slovakia
Here's what to do during the weekend of August 8-10.
News digest: Fico’s coup story falls apart in the sun
Slovakia reports first Q fever outbreak in 30 years, Defence Ministry’s condom plan sparks outrage, and a meme asks: Šutaj stay or Šutaj go?
German auto supplier ZF to shut Slovak factory
Around 250 jobs to go as Detva plant closure marks broader retreat in Europe; production to shift to other Slovak sites.
VW’s plant in Martin powers into the electric era
Company expands production portfolio with unique component for electric premium models.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Experience jazz, rock legends, and Slovak football on the road to the Champions League.
When a refund costs you: Slovakia’s online retailers pay for nothing
Finance Minister Kamenický’s goal will probably not be met.
Wishing on a shooting star? The Perseids are back
Grab a blanket and go out very early.
A fortress town on the Danube hopes tourism will bring it back to life
Once shaped by empire and occupation, Komárno is betting on spas, cycling trails and cross-border charm to forge a new future.
Property prices hit record highs despite weakening economy
Regions outpace Bratislava as housing market gains momentum in Q2 2025.
With lunch prices approaching €10, people are changing their habits
Košice tops the list for the most expensive lunches.
Thousands of young sterlets released into the Danube
Endangered sterlets, a type of prehistoric fish, return to their native waters – tagged with harmless dye to help scientists track their survival and the health of the river.
News digest: Fico’s ‘diplomatic reprimand’ may be Health Minister Šaško’s last
The transaction tax strikes again, discover what Komárno has in store for active travellers, and learn how to observe the Perseids this year.
Branding will not save your region. Better infrastructure might.
Until practical needs are met and communicated with clarity, no visual identity will change how a place is truly perceived.
News digest: Fico’s guards say they reacted fast – after the first shot
From surging house prices and booming weapons sales to subsidy splurges and branding blunders.
Slovakia to freeze energy prices for most households despite EU push for targeted aid
Robert Fico’s government plans to subsidise gas and heating for 90 percent of homes through 2026.
A war-driven business: Who profits from armaments in Slovakia – and by how much?
Profits in some cases reaching into the millions of euros.
State lottery funds channelled to projects linked to minister’s party
Audit warnings in 2021 ignored while minister’s party allies hit jackpot.
A tower with a view – all the way to Hungary
Far from Slovakia’s tourist hotspots, a simple wooden tower near Hontianske Tesáre opens up views across borders.
Naked man wearing only a balaclava and flip-flops caught running through woods with sex toy on a stick
Hikers near a Slovak castle were stunned to find the masked figure casually jogging nude through the forest.
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- Slovak winemakers tied to bribery scandal linked to EU subsidies
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