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Slovakia Spectator

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:03:29 +0200
Post-wedding bliss of the author behind the bare-chested man photo lasted only three days
Exhibition of Ladislav Bielik's photos from 1968 shows life in Bratislava before and after the invasion.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:27:41 +0200
News digest: Who's afraid of liberal democracy?
Slovak sprinter just misses medal, worries over who will take charge of foreign policy. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:00:19 +0200
'Liberal' policy document comes under fire
General Prosecutor and Labour Minister attack wording of concept paper for civil society.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:37:09 +0200
Slovak sprinter just misses medal at European Championship
Volko equals own Slovak record on way to finals.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:45:29 +0200
Korčok may soon quit as foreign minister. Who will then safeguard Slovakia's foreign policy line?
If Freedom and Solidarity leaves the government, PM Heger will need to look for a new head of diplomacy.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:40:53 +0200
One last party before a catastrophe? Naked men and bees to deliver the answer
Andrej Dúbravský's biggest exhibition in Slovakia is on display.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:15:22 +0200
Swinging with a view over wild poppies. This meadow will enchant you
An Instagrammable place where you will learn something new.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:55:22 +0200
News digest: LGBT+ people better off in Malta
From Bratislava to Komárno with a new rail operator. Take a look at timeless Czechoslovak glasses.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:49:32 +0200
After Ukraine, Slovaks changed their minds about refugees
There's more compassion than in the past.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:33:39 +0200
Turzovské Lakes: A retreat for Austro-Hungarian high society
Košice region planning brighter future for spa.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:09:09 +0200
Slovakia beats neighbours on LGBT+ rights
But gender protocol that helped in new ranking recently suspended.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 23:35:00 +0200
In Czechoslovakia, eyeglasses were anything but boring. Take a look
Czech designer Ondřej Vicena exhibits vintage Czechoslovak glasses in Bratislava, from pince-nez glasses to post-modern eyewear designs.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:42:35 +0200
News digest: EU-wide ban on Russians and Slovakia
Slovak economy continues to grow. A Ukrainian mother shares her experience with Slovakia.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:09:03 +0200
Slovakia might head toward mild recession
For now, the country’s economy keeps growing.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:06:24 +0200
Slovakia plans no ban on all Russians from entering the country
The country would most likely support an EU-wide ban.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:43:40 +0200
Swiss trams start up in Horehronie region
First test rides have been successful.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:24:52 +0200
Centres closing despite continued need among Ukrainian refugees
Volunteer interest also waning.

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.



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