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Slovak Spectator

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0200
Discover Salty Well in eastern Slovakia
Village unknown to many, but a good point to start trips.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:03:16 +0200
Where to swim and cool off in Slovakia this summer
Take a dip in regularly checked lakes and water dams.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:21:13 +0200
Slovakia takes over a divided V4 after Hungary's troubled presidency
Once united by big political goals, the Visegrad Group has been split by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Slovakia during its presidency wants to bring the group's shared goals back to the fore.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:15:31 +0200
News digest: Volvo will build its third plant in Slovakia, which will produce e-cars
Levoča hosts the biggest pilgrimage in Slovakia, transactions in Slovak shops are rounded and two hospitals - one in Bratislava and the second in Martin, will be constructed from the Recovery Plan.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:25:13 +0200
Weekend: Trstená’s Hollywood feel
A trip to Trstená, lavender fields, or a folk music festival are our weekend tips for you.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:33:59 +0200
Volvo is coming, Slovakia to end up with fifth carmaker
The plant will produce electric cars near Košice.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:45:00 +0200
German soldiers were hesitant about how Slovaks would receive them
Defence is a new and strong pillar of the German-Slovak cooperation, says Ambassador Barbara Wolf.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:11:54 +0200
Axe from Early Bronze Age found in Skalica
It is the oldest metal object from this well-known site.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:05:17 +0200
Scooter hit and run leaves woman in hospital
City says it will not tighten rules for riders.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:25 +0200
Companies help victims of domestic violence, improve education and tackle mental health
Via Bona 2021 awards granted.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:56:31 +0200
After a campaign on freedom, they came up with fake presenter Puškárová
The mobile operator O2 Slovakia won its second Via Bona award in the Fair Market Player category.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:50:22 +0200
Therapy by virtual reality
IT company Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia won the Via Bona award in the Socially Innovative Company category.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:47:56 +0200
News digest: Public service broadcaster gets new chief
Slovak scientists develop treatment for deadly dog disease, water shortages in several districts. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:18:26 +0200
Emergency declared as reservoirs dry up
Rožňava village not only place reporting serious water shortages

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:31:36 +0200
Real wilderness in eastern Slovakia. Poloniny experiences the world's greatest paradox
Villages in the east are dying out.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:08:01 +0200
Coalition united behind one man. Who is the new RTVS director?
Ľuboš Machaj boasts decades of experience in public-service media. Now he will lead the broadcaster.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:51:38 +0200
Constitutional Court to decide on same-sex marriages
Slovakia's court will make a decision on the rights of couples married abroad.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:29:39 +0200
Parents were at the greatest risk during the pandemic
Finalists of the Via Bona award in the category Outstanding Employer for 2021

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:16:01 +0200
Creating a responsible and meaningful digital world
GoodRequest is present in the lives of many people via their apps and webs.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:13:19 +0200
Making the world more resistant to crises
Winner of the Via Bona award in the Responsible Large Corporation category

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:20:24 +0200
New cure for potentially deadly canine disease comes from Slovakia
Cure stops the disease from recurring, scientists say.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:18:06 +0200
News digest: Canadian embassy will open in Bratislava
Two candidates for the future RTVS director-general, and a long cycling route from Slovakia to Poland.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:14:32 +0200
Slovak student-made electric car off for a race in France
A team from Trnava is representing Slovakia at an international competition of young innovators.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:12:27 +0200
Public-service broadcaster director to arise from run-off
Coalition failed to agree on a joint candidate ahead of the first vote, but says it is ready to replace the incumbent RTVS director with a new man in the second round.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:04:40 +0200
Soothing violet and buzzing: "u pick" lavender farm welcomes visitors
The area covers some 3.5 hectares with about 76,000 plants.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:57:22 +0200
Stay safe: heatwave warning issued for parts of Slovakia
Last day of school will see even higher temperatures.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:45:08 +0200
Historic milestone, Slovak MFA says about NATO's recent decision
Slovak representatives welcome Turkey's decision to support NATO accession of Sweden and Finland.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:46:55 +0200
News digest: No disruptions at Bratislava airport
Explore a new Mexican restaurant in Bratislava or read a foreigner's hellish experience of buying a flat in the Slovak capital.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:21:48 +0200
Bratislava airport reports no long queues, despite a staff shortage
Only one flight has been cancelled, the airport said.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:18:59 +0200
Most Slovaks refuse to fight climate change by lowering living standards
Slovaks' knowledge about climate change is far from ideal, survey also shows.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:10:00 +0200
Pro bono: Unfair notices, legal assistance to Ukrainian refugees
Slovakia’s largest law firms have shown which individuals and organisations they represent free of charge.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:56:29 +0200
Seven stages of buying a flat in Slovakia
The Slovak property market is like a swimming pool full of confused sharks.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:39:05 +0200
Ten thousand for a bear: the business of bear hunting
Hunting bears in Slovakia was once popular with the Libyan army.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:29:05 +0200
Dubious deals between Slovak and Italian nuclear waste companies
Two contracts were concluded during Smer governments.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:33:05 +0200
Viva Eslovaquia!
Chef Brian Navarro brings the heat to Bratislava with his new Mexican restaurant, Mezcalli.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:44:32 +0200
News digest: Keep up the good work, EC head tells Slovakia
Another Covid-19 wave is underway. Toblerone will produce chocolate in Slovakia.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:00:42 +0200
Commission greenlights Slovakia’s request for €400 million
Money should arrive in mid-summer, after a committee’s opinion is delivered to the Commission.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:57:03 +0200
Slovakia failed to protect the capercaillie, EU court rules
Activists have said the ruling confirms the state's fatal failure in protecting Slovak nature.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:33:05 +0200
No, Mr. Matovič, the end doesn't justify the means
OĽaNO’s leader rejects formal cooperation with the fascists, while exploiting a shadow coalition in which they are full members.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:07:23 +0200
Cult airport chocolate to be produced in Bratislava
Bratislava offers significant savings.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:01:16 +0200
Mathematician: Summer will probably see return of respirators
There is an increase in positive cases.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:54:06 +0200
Slovak Telekom targeted in huge cyber attack
Activities to restore system are underway.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:12:53 +0200
At Slovakia’s map museum, visitors become cartographers
The museum outside Banská Bystrica takes people on a history and geography tour, providing them with interactive stops at the same time.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:04:20 +0200
Cycle on an old railway to Poland
The location of Trstená provides a glorious view of the mountains, perfect for an easy bike, walking a stations of the cross path, or snacking on locally produced Orava potato chips.



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