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Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:05:00 +0100Slovak National Gallery gears up to reopen after extensive refurbishment
The gallery will open its renovated Bratislava premises in mid December.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:49:58 +0100
News digest: Referendum date announced
What to see during the Month of Photography, Slovak Night Wolves member targeted by Czech Republic. Learn more in today's digest.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:28:13 +0100
Bowie, Ukraine and disappearing African animals star in Month of Photography
32nd annual festival opens in Bratislava.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:44:59 +0100
Is honey from your office roof the best in the world?
Urban bees in Bratislava produce unexpectedly tasty – and healthy – honey.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:36:29 +0100
Rides on renovated railway in Vychylovka in the spring
The Kysuce forest railway was established between 1915 and 1918, once used to transport wood.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:34:14 +0100
Czechs could freeze Slovakia's Night Wolf's assets
Area in Dolná Krupá considered European headquarters for Night Wolves.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:50:00 +0100
Slovakia looks to new horizons with space agency membership
Foreign investment predicted to rise, jobs to open up.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:20:00 +0100
Linguists: Changing the definition of love was the least we could do
The change was long in the making.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:39:10 +0100
News digest: Govt steps up its fight against illegal migration
Call to combat impunity for crimes against journalists, Slovak broker from Manhattan.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:46:45 +0100
Tent town for illegal migrants set up near the border
Soldiers will help patrol the Slovak-Hungarian border.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:43:38 +0100
Slovakia plans to ban disinformation websites from spring again
The court will have to approve such bans, a government-approved bill suggests.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:42:39 +0100
300-year-old mill unearthed on underground garage site
Locals kept building off maps, say archaeologists.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:10:05 +0100
Work to begin on Poloniny bike trail
New route will open up national park to cyclists.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:54:53 +0100
Age discrimination a serious problem, say people in Slovakia
One third have experienced, witnessed ageism, survey shows.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:30:00 +0100
Unique shelter for hikers opens at Muránska Planina
Refuge for six people to be provided.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:45:07 +0100
Immigration breakdown, it's not always the same
Listen to four foreigners discuss the ins and outs of the Slovak immigration system.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:15:00 +0100
Žiaková: Ukraine war may spark more nuclear power R&D
Slovaks positive on nuclear power.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:07:15 +0100
News digest: Police discriminated against Slovak-Argentinian gay couple, court rules
One day off, Slovak scientist Silvia Pastoreková, regional and municipal elections.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:20:37 +0100
Former state secretary leaves the SaS caucus
Martin Klus will continue to cooperate with SaS.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:19:14 +0100
Court favours same-sex couple in groundbreaking verdict
The ruling is the first of its kind in Slovakia.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:13:51 +0100
Reminder: shops closed on All Saints' Day
People visit the graves of their relatives.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:30:39 +0100
A Slovak who became successful in Manhattan real estate and famous for roasted duck
Rado Varchola left for New York 30 years ago.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:13:12 +0100
Municipal and regional governments passed the stress tests
After a litany of national crises, voters backed the local incumbents.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:50:00 +0100
Slovak oncologist whose research is used all around the world
Silvia Pastoreková is this year's ESET Science Award laureate.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:50:00 +0100
How much time do people dedicate to beauty? Slovak scientists contribute to research
ESET Science Award laureates announced.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:32:54 +0100
Votes on US base, fascist president's street leave problems unsolved
Referendums in Varín and Sliač invalid.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:49:27 +0100
Despite frustration and fatigue, Slovakia has not given up on politics
What local election results say about the country.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:26:58 +0100
Vallo wins in Bratislava, stronger than four years ago
Coalition of Team Bratislava, Progressive Slovakia and SaS marks landslide victory in the joint elections in Bratislava.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 23:23:49 +0200
Most regional governors re-elected for another term
The first joint regional and municipal elections are over, residents of Slovak towns and villages have elected their mayors, regional governors, and councillors.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 05:59:29 +0200
New boathouse is latest attraction at Ľadovo reservoir
Plans for small yachting school.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:27:08 +0200
Weekend: Orphaned lynx kitten is safe, and now recovering
Hiking trails in the Tatras will soon close, but you can still relax in Liptov.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:12:58 +0200
News digest: Rare fossil site is now under 24-hour surveillance
It's the 104th anniversary of the first common state of Slovaks and Czechs, the first battery energy storage facility of its kind in the V4 is in Slovakia, and ski season is approaching.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:45:31 +0200
Rare fossil site in Bratislava gets camera surveillance
The camera also provides views of the countryside around Sandberg