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Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:13:19 +0200
Gunman who killed two people in Bratislava found dead
He was on the run all night.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:00:20 +0200
Two people dead after a shooting in central Bratislava
The incident happened outside a well-known gay bar near the castle, police not ruling out hate crime.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:46:20 +0200
Economy Ministry confirms Bosch's electric bike investment
The German firm will create fewer jobs than earlier stated.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:43:50 +0200
Pro-Kremlin groups use fake peace calls in Slovakia, carry out cyber-attacks last week
Calls for peace are an important tool of Russian propaganda, the police warn.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:39:27 +0200
News digest: From Bratislava to America by plane
Slovakia under cyber-attacks by pro-Kremlin groups, Bosch investment confirmed.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:28:48 +0200
One person's trash can be another person's treasure. Bratislava gets first reuse centre
Items on offer include a well-preserved rubber boat or a valuable violin.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:11:15 +0200
Direct flights from Slovakia to the US? Ministry wants to obtain necessary certification
After Czechoslovakia separated, Czechia kept the various aviation statuses while Slovakia kept nothing.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:05:29 +0200
New bird species observed in Slovakia - Richard's Pipit
Second new bird species this autumn, after the pink flamingo.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:00:58 +0200
Extremist paramilitary group ends after ten years on the scene
Slovak Levies, known for its pro-Russian rhetoric and monitored by the intelligence services in the past, announced an end to its activities.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:57:40 +0200
It ain't my first rodeo. Only my first in Slovakia
A Texan reconnects with his roots at a bull riding competition near Trenčín.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:14:35 +0200
News digest: Matovič suffers double setback following opposition's blocks
Brussels nods to Slovak aid schemes for energy intensive industries. Japanese animator Koji Yamamura awarded in Bratislava.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:51:18 +0200
Mining museum with underground exhibition opens in Hnúšťa
Only 11 miners left in local mining company.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:47:36 +0200
Parliament blocked over increased state budget bill
The government cannot use extra €1.5 billion without changing the law.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:27:01 +0200
Government plans to spend €3.5 billion for the energy crisis
The Heger government unveiled the first draft of the state budget for 2023.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:58:23 +0200
Schools are trying to save on energy wherever they can
The Education Ministry does not want to shorten the school week, nor employ distance education.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:50:29 +0200
Post Bellum head receives one of the highest Ukrainian state awards
The organisation sent bulletproof vests, helmets, uniforms, and other aid to Ukraine.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:39:52 +0200
One Patriot air defence system leaves Slovakia
The security situation in the region allows for such a step, according to the Defence Ministry.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:37:32 +0200
Terrorism will not discourage our support of Ukraine, Slovak PM says
Slovak representatives condemn Russian attacks on civilian targets around Ukraine.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:32:15 +0200
BBC filmmaker in Slovakia to write a book about mountains
Since his arrival, he has learned how to say “čučoriedka”.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:55:49 +0200
News digest: Slovakia condemns Russia's Monday attacks on Ukraine
Interview with a space engineer. The Netherlands will withdraw part of the Patriot air defence system from Slovakia.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:34:48 +0200
Drunk driver prosecuted at large causes outrage among Slovaks
The case shows once again just how little people trust the courts in Slovakia.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:34:07 +0200
First survey of brick gallows unearths bodies
The site contained prehistoric ceramics to WWII artillery.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:30:18 +0200
Nurses resigning en masse like doctors? Some have started
At the UNLP Košice 25 nurses filed their notices.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:13:47 +0200
Slovak space engineer receives one of the highest astronautics awards (interview)
Ján Baláž has worked on several important space missions.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:36:02 +0200
A talented director makes depressing animated films
Koji Yamamura, an Oscar-nominated animation director from Japan, was a guest at this year's Biennial of Animation Bratislava.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:15:41 +0200
News digest: Bratislava's main railway station gets a facelift
Who are the wealthiest Slovaks? The driver in last weekend's Bratislava road crash tragedy will be prosecuted at large. And Sládek's photos: an invitation to discover the capital's Old Town.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:46:56 +0200
Bratislava’s main railway station is getting a facelift
Full modernisation is still some way off.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:53:33 +0200
Weekend: Little-known Slovak castle featured in Daily Mail
Atypical Warhol paintings, Bratislava events, hiking tip, and preparations for winter.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:24:53 +0200
Photographer mapped shortcuts above Bratislava’s Old Town
Anton Sládek photographed paths and staircases connecting the streets above Palisády Street.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:23:23 +0200
News digest: Border checks to be extended, but paying off
What it's like to climb a national icon. Rainbow flag ban attempt fails, associate ESA membership approved. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:05:52 +0200
Press freedom campaigners dismayed by Matovič attacks on media
Groups slam minister's comparisons with Nazi propagandists.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:57:45 +0200
Iranians in Slovakia join global protests over Mahsa Amini killing
Hopes of change at home after mass demonstrations.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:42:59 +0200
Austria and Czech Republic extend border checks
Measures paying off, says Czech Interior Minister.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:48:12 +0200
Climbing a national icon
The summit of Kriváň is a demanding, but rewarding, destination.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:11:41 +0200
Campaign against littering helps homeless people
Company gives second chance to litter.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:08:06 +0200
Stolen more than 30 years ago, sculpture returns to Banská Štiavnica
The creation of the new sculpture took about half a year.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:57:11 +0200
Slovakia lags in drawing EU funds. Now it wants the money to help with the energy crisis
Only three countries were worse at using money from EU funds.



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