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Slovakia Spectator

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:00:26 +0200
News digest: Stability or Matovič. PM Heger must choose
Bratislava airport one of the best in the region. The OFZ manufacturer lays off dozens of workers.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:35:15 +0200
Cement bellies of livestock in eastern Slovakia produce biomethane
First biomethane plant in Slovakia aims harnessing biodegradable municipal waste.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:24:44 +0200
Jánošík: The making of the first Slovak feature film
Despite little money, American Slovaks travelled to their homeland and made two versions of a film about the popular outlaw from Ťerchová.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:09:19 +0200
SaS pulls out of coalition deal, calling on the PM to sack Matovič
The coalition party is prepared to leave the government if no new deal is on the table by late summer.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:03:08 +0200
Orava-based manufacturer has announced a mass layoff
Increasing energy prices named one of the reasons behind the OFZ's decision.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:55:25 +0200
Bratislava named in top 10 Eastern European airports
Budapest is regional best in latest Skytrax awards

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:42:37 +0200
Unique railbike circuit opened in Košice
Circuit at Children's Historic Railway is isolated.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:28:17 +0200
Slovakia limits free public transport for Ukrainian refugees
Move comes as many return home.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:30:25 +0200
Biggest maze in central Europe now open. Would you find a way out?
Trees growing for three years.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:03:10 +0200
News digest: Supreme Court's ruling on the "Faecal Phantom" case
Slovakia will celebrate Slovaks living abroad. The Visegrad Group is now led by Slovakia.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:00:08 +0200
Bratislava court decision on faeces attacker is erroneous, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court criticises judges who dealt with the case of Martin Macko, an alleged faeces attacker, in the past.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:56:09 +0200
Slovakia celebrates Slovaks living abroad
The country marks a public holiday and a memorial day on July 5. Shops will be closed.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0200
Exhibition highlights Danube’s history as border between Habsburg and Ottoman worlds
River was natural barrier between West and East.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:05:29 +0200
Slovakia, a country where carmaking reigns supreme
Swedish carmaker will bring a huge investment.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:58:20 +0200
Cyclist encountered bear near Košice, prompting fear in residents
The number of bears might increase.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:55:32 +0200
Village keeps breaking temperature records. What life looks like there.
People commute to work abroad.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:30:00 +0200
Inflow of Ukrainians revives rental market
Absolute prices of flats may hit the limit of what people can afford.

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 reservoirs.

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



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