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Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:33:25 +0200
He took the best press photo of the year: we had no idea what terrible things had yet to happen
Photos from Ukraine as well as from Luník IX (Košice) awarded in the annual press photo competition. Winning photos on display in Bratislava's centre for another month.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:20:04 +0200
News digest: Austria and Czechia's temporary checks at Slovak border
PM Heger speaks with The Financial Times, President Čaputová ratifies NATO protocols for Finland and Sweden.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:42:21 +0200
National bank expects a recession, but not a collapse in 2023
Inflation is expected to continue increasing unless more measures are taken, the bank's analysts say.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:40:00 +0200
He spoke no English but worked his way up. Slovak worked for the world’s richest man
Jozef Biľ arrived in America wearing a traditional Slovak folk costume.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:20:10 +0200
Heger warns soaring power costs could collapse economy
Slovakia wants changes to EU windfall tax plans.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:55:16 +0200
Economy Minister: High energy prices are due to speculation and we pretend it's normal
Karel Hirman says we need protective mechanisms.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:34:26 +0200
Austria to start Slovak border checks as illegal immigration rises
Move comes a day after Czechs announced similar measures.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:07:20 +0200
News digest: Parliament ratifies Finland and Sweden's NATO protocols
Border checks at the Slovak-Czech border and bike adventures in northern Slovakia.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:39:27 +0200
Slovak parliament backs Finland and Sweden's NATO membership
The president is yet to ratify accession protocols.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:05:49 +0200
A Family Affair: Stories of Love and Loss
The Na Slovensku Aj Po Anglicky podcast, with the support of Fjúžn, explores the complexities of separation and family life for migrants living in Slovakia.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:24:51 +0200
Peek inside the new hospital in Bratislava's Bory district
The hospital will open in March 2023.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:18:28 +0200
UPDATED: Czech police to reintroduce Slovakia border checks
Border checks will last for 10 days, but can be extended.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 22:44:08 +0200
Excavations at mansion in Bytča bring surprising results
Archaeologists believe a wooden castle once occupied the site

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:06:20 +0200
Bike adventures from tame to wild
Cycling without cars, circuit or wild downhill, everything could be found in northern Slovakia.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:31:53 +0200
News digest: Sweden is EU's top innovator, Slovakia the opposite
Slovakia fails to eliminate human trafficking, a US report says. Several clothing brands have left a Bratislava shopping mall.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:37:22 +0200
More foreigners working in Slovakia than last year
Three out of ten Slovakia's foreigners work in Bratislava.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:14:54 +0200
Art auction supporting sick children starts on Tuesday
Works of Slovak, Hungarian, and Romanian artists will also be auctioned online.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:24:46 +0200
Two MPs involved in punch-up, both tell different story
The incident took place in a Bratislava night club.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:50:51 +0200
Slovakia will not grant humanitarian visas to Russians fleeing mobilisation
The policy mimics the approach adopted by Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:55:50 +0200
Keeping the lights on has become a political goal
Government says ‘don’t panic’, but people in Slovakia have no idea how much they will pay for electricity and gas this winter.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:06:26 +0200
Director Nvotová: Women can still be accused of witchcraft
Making the movie was difficult.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:32:48 +0200
One of three costly lookout towers still standing
The other two were dismantled due to dilapidating conditions.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:50:41 +0200
News digest: Traditional urban market takes place in the capital on Saturday
A major production company announces lay-offs, well water levels are down following recent droughts, and the official benefits of drinking burčiak – in moderation.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:20:35 +0200
Maria Theresa finally recognised in Bratislava public space
Descendant Karl von Habsburg at official opening of Maria Theresa Parkway.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:20:29 +0200
Weekend: One of the best pralines comes from Slovakia
Another dose of top 10 Bratislava events. Search for meteorite pieces.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:30:09 +0200
News digest: Slovakia will have enough energy, says PM
Mountain Rescuers warn of winter conditions in higher elevations. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:24:05 +0200
Ružín water dam turns green, compared to movie Shrek
Prolonged rain needed.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:27:50 +0200
Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between September 22 and October 2, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:40:54 +0200
New economy minister pushes through crisis energy legislation
If approved by parliament, it will enable the state to nationalise energy commodities.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:23:35 +0200
Bratislava's now-traditional Dobrý Trh opens in the capital on Saturday
There will be a special zone dedicated to meeting foreigners living in the city.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:07:06 +0200
EU Commissioner: There are EU funds to help Roma, but why aren't they used in Slovakia?
EU Commissioner Dalli visited poverty-stricken marginalised communities, highlighting the situation of local children.



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