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Slovakia Spectator

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:00:27 +0200
News digest: Slovakia honours fallen miners
A problem with Russian oil supplies fixed. Slovakia has no cardinal.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:34:52 +0200
Conquer the longest cycling route in the Banská Bystrica region
The route opened recently and offers perfect views of Kráľova hoľa.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:28:53 +0200
It's up to Pope Francis now. The chances of a new Slovak cardinal are slim
The Pope prefers candidates from developing countries.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:42:49 +0200
Russian oil flows due to restart in days
Ukraine expected to restore transit after Slovnaft pays fees.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:01:24 +0200
New generation of young rappers emerging in Slovakia’s east
WELOVEVERYSIMPLE drawing crowds with mixture of hip-hop, rap, R&B, and soul.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:39:00 +0200
News digest: Disinformation media returns after a forced break
People can soon bid farewell to the late Cardinal Tomko. An American has written a book about 1993 Slovakia.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:15:47 +0200
On the way out, but SaS submits a major constitutional bill
The SaS party, which has left the coalition, is confident its constitutional bill on pensions can succeed in the house.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:11:03 +0200
Disiformation outlets are back, prompting no response from state
Some have been back for more than a month.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:01:19 +0200
Slovak videogame company sees record revenues during pandemic
The company incorporates ecology through video games.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:54:41 +0200
New census shows most visited places in High Tatras
Two-year-old record still unbroken.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:01:00 +0200
Instead of Prague, American ended up in central Slovakia. He has no regrets
In his debut book, ‘Moon over Sasova’, Christopher Shaffer writes about his teaching stint in Banská Bystrica in the first months of independent Slovakia.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:54:16 +0200
News digest: Slovakia's only cardinal has died
The extremist ĽSNS party will not be disbanded. A new popular place in the Tatras.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:03:04 +0200
Prosecutor general no longer considers filing proposal for ĽSNS dissolution
The far-right party is not a real threat today, the Prosecutor General’s Office claims.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:00:08 +0200
Slovakia's energy dependence on Russia changes its Moody's outlook
The country's ratings affirmed at A2.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:22:43 +0200
It’s Facebook politics time again in Slovakia
With coalition crunch-time approaching, Matovič turns to his “proven” tactic.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:35:27 +0200
Slovak Cardinal Jozef Tomko dies
Tomko was 98 years old.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:32:36 +0200
Hungary buys former seat of Constitutional court in Košice
The reconstruction is from ground up.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:18:36 +0200
Dissatisfaction over ban on entering Košice forests
Dry forests mean higher risk of fire.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:10:57 +0200
Are there hidden chambers in the Pyramids? Slovaks could help find them
Scientists are studying ancient monuments using a method based on gravity.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 13:50:00 +0200
We should all work to make Slovakia better
Katarína Miňová, who has recently joined the AmCham team to lead its Košice office, shares her vision for the region of Eastern Slovakia.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 06:55:00 +0200
Bojnice Castle: Romanticised Middle Ages and the Pálffy rebuild
Visitors to top attraction can choose between two tours of its history.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 06:28:54 +0200
A couple from Hawaii showed me why telling good stories matters
What it means to give – and receive.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:57:24 +0200
News digest: New US ambassador confirmed
Beer consumption falls, but it's still hen night on the highway. Your daily dose of news from Slovakia is ready.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:27:43 +0200
Have Slovaks had enough? Beer drinking hits 30-year low
It's because of the pandemic, statisticians say.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:17:05 +0200
Weekend: Andy Warhol works head to a tripoint peak
Cheers to the weekend.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0200
Check out the largest car plant in Slovakia
You can take a ride alone or with an instructor through sand and water to hills of varying gradients.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:52:24 +0200
News digest: One last day of heat before temperatures drop
Bringing Fico to court will take longer. Replica of ancient Roman boat to anchor in Bratislava. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:22:36 +0200
Orava calvary restored to former glory
Opening planned for next week to mark Assumption Day.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:01:42 +0200
Investigation into Fico and Kaliňák to continue
Prosecutor wants more evidence.



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