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A new six-seater cable car has opened at the Bachledova Valley ski resort.

Six seats, three minutes: Bachledova Valley’s cable car sets a new standard

The resort is drawing more foreign visitors, aided by air links with Poland.

Three Kings procession

3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Join the special procession with theatrical performances or observe a rare celestial event at Bratislava Castle.

Wind turbines in Cerová.

Energy sector offer investors challenges – and huge potential

Slovakia eyes building power-generating nuclear facilities, renewable resources and e-mobility.

Slovak roots: daring to start something new

Slovaks had it tough after arriving in the US.

Hlboká cesta in Bratislava
Investment aid is an important tool that reduces disparities across Slovakia.

Investment support guidelines in Slovakia

What conditions have to be met to receive the investment aid from state?

Zuzana Palkechová
Jonathan Klein.
Ján Kovačka’s house in Horný Kalník, a village in the Martin district, is impossible to miss.

Why this house is the talk of the town

A pensioner’s house is unmissable.

Miroslava Dírerová Kovačková
Slovakia’s flag was mistakenly replaced with Slovenia’s during the Czech television broadcast of a Czechia-Slovakia game in Canada on December 30, 2024.
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Czech TV confuses Slovak flag at world championship

Czech public television has issued an apology over a flag blunder.

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News digest: Is Fico about to shoot himself in the foot?

Demonstrators are set to gather outside the office of PM Fico on Friday.

This summer, dozens of friends and relatives from abroad made the journey out to eastern Slovakia for a celebration. (Reader, I married her!)

Slovakia’s blessings

Slovakia certainly has its problems, but those of us who live here can count ourselves very lucky that we do.

Rubber factories are among the largest industrial enterprises in Slovakia.

What investments did 2024 bring to Slovakia?

From state-of-the-art battery modules to electric car drives and surplus electricity storage.

Use of firecrackers is banned near shelters, zoos and other facilities.
Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová in a studio.

National musical project hits a bum note

Slovakia’s anthem is to get a new version.

The snow-covered Kriváň peak in the High Tatras.

News digest: Slovakia as seen by The Slovak Spectator's copy editors

What days will be holidays next year, how to craft a wholesome beer-drinking experience, and tips on how to celebrate the end of the year.

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Slovak scientists improving people's lives

Better cancer detection, diabetes cure, in their sights.

At  Nilio, they want to pass on the message that there is an alternative to alcoholic beer, says Matúš Kozina.

Crafting a wholesome beer-drinking experience

Liptovský Mikuláš-based brewer Nilio develops a unique method for producing non-alcoholic beer.

An Irish/British TV sitcom from the 90s called “Father Ted”.

It doesn’t have to be like this

Imagine if Slovakia was a nightclub.

The public finance consolidation package will not bring a turnaround in public spending.

2025 will be a challenging year for the Slovak economy

Severe demographic and fiscal issues need to be addressed.

Zdenko Štefanides
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