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Fri, 13 May 2022 10:42:56 +0200
Computer scientists explains how robots see and translators translate
Current trends in the field raise interesting questions.

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:34:14 +0200
Why come to Slovakia?
And why I would surely return.

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:45:16 +0200
Slovak medieval murals obtain European Heritage Label
It is the first time at this level the European Commission has recognised sites in Slovakia symbolising common European history.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:17:19 +0200
News digest: Slovak ice hockey team coach nervous before every game
Legendary cafeteria might be replaced by flats. Slovakia is home to a new mineral. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:08:15 +0200
State-run carrier to suspend two fast trains
Both operate between Žilina and Košice.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:06:10 +0200
Slovakia coach Ramsay: I'm nervous as always
The boys will try hard, coach says.

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:56:21 +0200
New rules on gender recognition mean a lot to transgender people – and to conservatives
The new gender reassignment protocol replaces a 1981 regulation. It’s a step forward, say activists; conservatives are outraged.

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:12:10 +0200
Do you want to grow grapes? Bratislava offers municipal vineyards for rent
The city has so far leased out three vineyards in Rača.

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:38:42 +0200
Helping to protect Slovakia. A commander who is a Czech paratrooper with Afghan experience
NATO forces are training in Lešť, a military training ground that has no match in Czechia.

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:01:30 +0200
What does it mean to be homesick in Slovakia?
Jeremy Hill discusses homesickness with four foreigners.

Thu, 12 May 2022 10:58:45 +0200
Meteorologists recorded first summer day in Slovakia
The temperature was higher than 25°Celsius in multiple locations for the first time.

Thu, 12 May 2022 10:56:48 +0200
Bear attacks, tourist heavily injured
Three rescue teams and a helicopter set out to help.

Thu, 12 May 2022 10:50:58 +0200
Belize or Palestine. Slovakia negotiates Covid vaccine donations with five countries
Slovakia ordered more than it eventually needed. More vaccines expected to arrive later this year.

Thu, 12 May 2022 07:00:00 +0200
Slovakia is home to a newly identified mineral
The unique crystalline material was found near Kremnica.

Thu, 12 May 2022 06:20:00 +0200
Short-time work scheme becomes permanent
Kurzarbeit should help companies affected by Ukraine war.

Wed, 11 May 2022 18:30:01 +0200
News digest: "People in Slovakia are literally angry"
Finance Minister Igor Matovič not right about last week's prediction about the collapse of the coalition (for now). A legendary Bratislava canteen may disappear.

Wed, 11 May 2022 18:23:32 +0200
€100 allowance as inflation relief sails through cabinet
Coalition partner SaS did not veto the proposal, coalition determined to work out the looming crisis.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:47:34 +0200
Hundreds of study programmes cease to exist. Universities lack students and professors
Slovak universities closed more than 900 study programmes, a 1,000 more yet to shut down.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:40:36 +0200
Museums and galleries across Slovakia open their doors this weekend
Night of Museums and Galleries welcomes visitors to Slovak galleries and museums across the country on May 14.

Wed, 11 May 2022 11:37:03 +0200
Approval underway for flats to replace legendary cafeteria
Jedáleň u Orbána has retained an atmosphere of former times, where all strata of society gather to eat.

Wed, 11 May 2022 11:07:49 +0200
The world if Zelensky had taken the ride, not ammunition
A quick defeat of Ukraine would have changed the world into its worst possible version.

Wed, 11 May 2022 10:46:59 +0200
Tom Nicholson: If Fico returns, just pack up and leave
There is always a group of voters who choose evil, Nicholson opines.

Wed, 11 May 2022 07:19:07 +0200
For financial aid and Fico, the coalition might fail
OĽaNO claims SaS is going to quit. SaS says it's not, but Sme Rodina should.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:58:56 +0200
News digest: Russia might invade you, Zelensky warns Slovaks
Ukrainian kids sang Jill Biden a song by a composer who was killed for being Ukrainian. First tropical day in Slovakia is expected on Thursday.

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:53:27 +0200
Top 5 quotes from Zelensky's speech to Slovak parliament
The occupation of Slovakia must never happen again, the Ukrainian president said.

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:49:00 +0200
Most Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia seek work, despite many barriers
Four percent are interested in doing business, a Trexima poll shows.

Tue, 10 May 2022 13:00:54 +0200
Zelensky to Slovaks: Be Ukraine's voice in the EU
Ukrainian president addresses the Slovak parliament, highlights the importance of sanctions in energy sector.

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:08:04 +0200
Slovakia braces for regulation of online content
Various ministries claim jurisdiction over online regulation.

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:00:42 +0200
Pandemic and war in Ukraine triggers waves of solidarity (CSR in focus)
Companies helping Ukrainian refugees, interview with an expert in volunteering, shortlisted companies for Via Bona awards and more regarding corporate social responsibility.

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:49:16 +0200
Special needs Roma compensated for illegal custody
The incident happened nine years ago.

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:44:38 +0200
Elevator tragedy a year later: no one accused but elevator changed
The investigation closed last December.

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:32:59 +0200
"I just went out to brush my teeth." Jill Biden surprises refugees in Košice
Ukrainian kids sang Jill Biden a song by a composer who was killed for being Ukrainian.

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:20:00 +0200
Parents were at the greatest risk during the pandemic
Finalists of the Via Bona award in the category Outstanding Employer for 2021

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:56:07 +0200
News digest: Jill Biden has left "beautiful" Slovakia
President Zuzana Čaputová condemned Russia's invasion on Victory in Europe Day. Why do Slovaks call a Ferris wheel a Russian wheel?

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:59:00 +0200
Russia's "barbaric" attack on Ukraine seen as betrayal of Red Army heroes
Slovak politicians marked the 77th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on social media and at cemeteries.

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:53:52 +0200
Legal aid centre assisting Ukrainians to hire new head
Zuzana Števulová from the Human Rights League will take up the job in June.

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:06:18 +0200
What do eggs, ice cream and Ferris wheel have to do with Russia?
Called a Russian wheel in Slovak, the Ferris wheel was invented in America.

Mon, 09 May 2022 13:50:07 +0200
Matovič-led coalition failed to do what it came for
The justice system, not MPs, will decide Fico’s fate in the end. But for now, he has scored a political victory.

Mon, 09 May 2022 12:58:26 +0200
Hundreds head to little-known Brdárka in May
Cherry orchard, rocky hills, and a special workshop are among the attractions.

Mon, 09 May 2022 12:44:03 +0200
Poll: A third of people would flee if war came to Slovakia
Mostly voters of SaS and Progressive Slovakia were inclined to leave.

Sun, 08 May 2022 18:06:14 +0200
Biden makes surprise trip to Ukraine during Slovak visit
"The USA stands with you," U.S. First Lady tells Slovaks.

Sat, 07 May 2022 20:09:36 +0200
US First Lady lands in Bratislava, pays tribute to murdered journalist
Jill Biden will spend Sunday in eastern Slovakia, meeting Ukrainian refugees and volunteers.

Fri, 06 May 2022 14:48:24 +0200
News digest: Smashing golf balls across the Danube is not OK, authority decides
US First Lady to visit Slovakia, Matovič fined for violating anti-pandemic measures, and aviation festival returns to Piešťany.

Fri, 06 May 2022 13:45:05 +0200
No, you can't smash golf balls across the Danube, event is told
Water management company scraps Dunaj Golf Challenge, which was due to happen this weekend.

Fri, 06 May 2022 11:34:39 +0200
Weekend: From "Outlaw Express" ride to hitting ski slopes for the last time
"The Bodyguard", a stage musical, has premiered in Slovakia. Join us in listening to the 2021 best-selling album.



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