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Fitch reaffirms Slovakia’s rating as debt climbs and growth stalls
Agency gives government credit for reforms but flags structural weaknesses and economic headwinds tied to global trade and auto reliance.
The Coburgs are long gone. The park is just getting started.
In a remote corner of central Slovakia, an abandoned aristocratic estate is being reborn.
Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
PM Robert Fico lauds one-party states for their long-term planning and blames Europe’s political chaos for its decline.
He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
Eugen Rosenberg helped shape post-war Britain with landmark buildings across the UK. Yet his most intimate creation stands quietly in a small Slovak town.
A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
A municipal employee diverted funds into over 150 personal accounts.
The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
A short drive from Kúty, golfers will find a course set among sand dunes and quiet woodland.
Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Smer brands axe-wielding protester a ‘threat’ – police initially closed case as misdemeanour, then filed charges after party’s criticism
A Demokrati member used a metaphor to describe PM Fico’s downfall.
Slovakia holds talks with Westinghouse about building new nuclear reactor
PM Robert Fico has signalled strong interest in partnering with US nuclear firm Westinghouse to build a new €10-billion reactor.
Add unique dimension to stargazing by spending night in glass cabins
New eco-friendly accommodation opens in Slovakia’s Rudohorie mountains.
A Slovak defender stole the spotlight at the Bernabéu. Then came heartbreak
Martin Valjent delivered a heroic performance against one of the world’s best clubs.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Enjoy music in all its variety, dance at a roller disco, and try to visit all of Bratislava’s museums in a single day.
Weekend: One of the most popular events in Slovakia is here
Here's what to do during the weekend of May 16-18.
News digest: Fico returns to scene of his shooting after secret talks – this time for a party gig
Slovakia’s economy slows, Valjent’s heroics undone by late Madrid goal, and Bratislava hosts free events.
Slovakia’s economic growth slows as austerity measures bite
Experts see potential for recovery later in 2025 if EU funds are spent effectively.
In Slovakia, the prime minister was shot. A third of the country is not so sure
A new poll reveals a startling level of scepticism about the attempt on Robert Fico’s life – and a deeper distrust in the state.
Old tannery landfills in western Slovakia to be cleaned up after decades
Project worth €9 million to help.
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Visit museums, enjoy music or party in daylight.
Sugar tax slashes drink sales, state revenue may falls short of expectations
Price increased as much as 30 to 50 percent.
Putin backs Fico’s plan for monument to Soviet marshal
Prague removed its monument to Ivan Konev five years ago.
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