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Wed, 18 May 2022 19:14:00 +0200
News digest: Slovak embassy in Kyiv reopens
Government approves new Slovnaft tax. Bratislava palace to close in summer.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:04:15 +0200
Low wages and corruption keeping young Slovaks from coming home
Only a third want to return to Slovakia, poll shows.

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:48:29 +0200
Government agrees on special Slovnaft tax
SaS weighing up veto in parliament.

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:46:23 +0200
Slovak National Gallery to close as refit enters final stage
Bratislava premises to shut for summer.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:31:09 +0200
New confectioner's shop in Žilina employs socially-disadvantaged
They also sell products from workshops for disadvantaged people and local creators.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:10:57 +0200
If Matovič insists on raising taxes, SaS ready to withdraw from coalition agreement
Other coalition partners' support for the finance minister's plan uncertain.

Tue, 17 May 2022 19:14:04 +0200
News digest: A letter to Mark Zuckerberg
Slovakia supports Finland and Sweden in joining NATO. Read an interview with outgoing US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:48:46 +0200
US Congressmen to Zuckerberg: Stop pro-Russian propaganda on Slovak Facebook
Facebook to brief the Intelligence Committee soon.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:46:31 +0200
Slovak economy back at pre-pandemic levels, possibly thanks to households
The war in Ukraine impacted the country's economic growth in Q1/2022, but not its labour market.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:40:39 +0200
Prosecutor files indictment against ex-secret service head
The original charges against Vladimír Pčolinský were cancelled by the Prosecutor General's Office last year.

Tue, 17 May 2022 17:25:26 +0200
Do you know who owns filling stations in Slovakia?
The top 3 chains are not a surprise.

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:14:12 +0200
Solutions to tackle brain drain planned as part of Slovakia’s Recovery Plan
Easier integration of foreigners and Slovaks returning from abroad are among the measures laid out by the plan, which should pour hundreds of millions of euros into the Slovak economy.

Tue, 17 May 2022 12:10:25 +0200
Matovič proposes cutting municipality money, mayors oppose
Municipalities might have to raise fees to cover the loss.

Tue, 17 May 2022 11:50:23 +0200
Korčok: Finland and Sweden joining NATO is in our interest
Russian aggression changed their stance on military neutrality.

Tue, 17 May 2022 10:15:00 +0200
US defending Slovakia is not a promise, it's a commitment
US Ambassador Bridget Brink is leaving her post after three years.

Mon, 16 May 2022 19:41:32 +0200
News digest: Police detain controversial ex-Supreme Court judge
President Zuzana Čaputová will meet with her Ukrainian counterpart. No Covid-19 tests or proof of vaccination needed in Austria.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:22:11 +0200
How transparent is the region you live in?
Eight Slovak regions are more transparent than the largest municipalities, a new Transparency International Slovakia ranking shows.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:14:33 +0200
Ukrainian cars clogging Slovak border crossing
Ukraine has abolished duties and taxes on car imports to the country.

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:12:07 +0200
What kind of person walks out on Zelensky?
The kind that is trying to get into government, unfortunately.

Mon, 16 May 2022 11:45:05 +0200
Hotels help refugees with no state aid in sight
Belated aid hurts hotels largely dependent on the summer tourist season.

Mon, 16 May 2022 11:23:24 +0200
Zuzana Čaputová accepts invitation to Kyiv
The president would like to bring an specific offer of help on her visit.

Sat, 14 May 2022 21:55:28 +0200
Slovakia will have to wait for second win following 1-2 loss to Germany
Slovakia had 29 shots on the German net, visibly more than Germany.

Fri, 13 May 2022 17:47:22 +0200
Slovakia wins first game at this year's world hockey championship
Pavol Regenda scored the opening goal against France.

Fri, 13 May 2022 15:40:14 +0200
News digest: Legendary Miletička marketplace prepares for refurbishment
Maria Theresa was born 305 years ago today, Kaliňák has been released from custody, and Friday the 13th is no more dangerous than a regular Friday (phew!).

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:54:16 +0200
Bratislavans: We care about Miletička
Customers and stallholders at the legendary Bratislava marketplace were canvassed for their views ahead of a forthcoming revamp.

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:44:20 +0200
Politics vs Pop Culture
Eurovision says quite a lot about how Europeans feel about one another.

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:25:12 +0200
Kaliňák released from custody
Supreme Court reverses earlier decision by Specialised Criminal Court to allow former interior minister's detention.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:02:28 +0200
Weekend: Bratislava's Umbrella Street inspired by a happy painter
Find the latest travel and culture news in the Spectacular Slovakia Roundup.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:42:56 +0200
Computer scientist explains how robots see and translators translate
Current trends in the field raise interesting questions.

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:34:14 +0200
Why come to Slovakia?
And why I would surely return.

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:45:16 +0200
Slovak medieval murals obtain European Heritage Label
It is the first time at this level the European Commission has recognised sites in Slovakia symbolising common European history.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:17:19 +0200
News digest: Slovak ice hockey team coach nervous before every game
Legendary cafeteria might be replaced by flats. Slovakia is home to a new mineral. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:08:15 +0200
State-run carrier to suspend two fast trains
Both operate between Žilina and Košice.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:06:10 +0200
Slovakia coach Ramsay: I'm nervous as always
The boys will try hard, coach says.

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:56:21 +0200
New rules on gender recognition mean a lot to transgender people – and to conservatives
The new gender reassignment protocol replaces a 1981 regulation. It’s a step forward, say activists; conservatives are outraged.

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:12:10 +0200
Do you want to grow grapes? Bratislava offers municipal vineyards for rent
The city has so far leased out three vineyards in Rača.

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:38:42 +0200
Helping to protect Slovakia. A commander who is a Czech paratrooper with Afghan experience
NATO forces are training in Lešť, a military training ground that has no match in Czechia.

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:01:30 +0200
What does it mean to be homesick in Slovakia?
Jeremy Hill discusses homesickness with four foreigners.



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