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Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:31:38 +0200
News digest: Young, talented, and with historic medals for Slovakia
The next coronavirus wave is expected to be milder. Another MP joins a club of charged lawmakers.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:20:42 +0200
It's August and I really want to go home to Ukraine
A Ukrainian refugee, mother of two, tells the story of her escape to Slovakia and the six months she has lived here so far.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:02:48 +0200
Slovak artistic swimmers win historic medals at European championships
The Solymosy siblings have won two bronze medals in Rome.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:00:19 +0200
Sme Rodina MP faces charges over alleged lies
Patrick Linhart is the second Sme Rodina MP to be charged.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:47:52 +0200
Who exactly will be Slovakia’s finance minister in 17 days?
Nobody seems to know what will happen to the government come September – except Igor Matovič, of course.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:49:49 +0200
Autumn Covid-19 wave expected to be milder
New vaccines will arrive in September.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:20:28 +0200
First Zuzana howitzers delivered to Ukraine
Artillery systems will be key support in combat, says Naď.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:57:25 +0200
News digest: The Interior Ministry reports some unusual requests
Bratislava's historic Koch Garden opens to the public, more than 500,000 cars roll off Slovak production lines in six months, and the ruling coalition discusses its own future.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:19:26 +0200
Digital art installation turns into living organism at Bratislava’s Stará Tržnica
Capital gets world premiere of renowned French artist’s interactive work.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:11:06 +0200
Exquisite garden in Bratislava’s Old Town opens to the public
The Koch Garden, the only one of its kind in Slovakia, awaits full renovation.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:25:01 +0200
Matovič will remain. OĽaNO makes 'unalterable' decision ahead of coalition meeting
Slovakia could be heading towards a minority government, observers say.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:41:32 +0200
Weekend: UK daily has noticed wonderful Slovak train
Are you ready for a weekend ride?

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:15:00 +0200
The most expensive country in the region? Data do not match Slovakia's reality
Analysts point to problematic statistics indicators.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:36:12 +0200
News digest: As minority government looms, reforms and funds at risk
Slovak scientist on Ukraine nuclear plant fears, unique garden opens for public in Bratislava. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:05:40 +0200
Nuclear physicist on Ukraine plant: Fukushima more likely scenario than Chernobyl
Expert says best thing for safety of Zaporizhzhia facility would be Russian exit.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:44:45 +0200
Archaeology dig unearths secrets of Sivý Kameň castle
17th century coin among treasures found during research.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:29:28 +0200
PM Heger’s reluctance to fire his party boss comes at a price
The coalition government is on the verge of losing its majority.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:46:16 +0200
3,000 artifacts in less than month: Locality near Poprad keeps archaeologists busy
The site has been known since the 19th century. We started to systematically research it last year, really very rich and interesting, says archaeologist.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:40:15 +0200
Industry manages to withstand inflation for now
Year-on-year sales have risen.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:37:48 +0200
Schools to decide on use of mobile phones. New rules come into effect
Changes accompany the upcoming school year.

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.



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