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Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:09:17 +0200
Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between October 20 and October 30, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:14:16 +0200
News digest: 14 percent of Slovaks admit to driving under the influence, survey finds
Central bank showcases rare coronation coins, most drones flying over Bratislava violate current rules, and skier and Olympic medallist Petra Vlhová sets out her goals.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:38:38 +0200
A rare chance to visit the atrium of the central bank
It's hosting a public exhibition of valuable numismatic artifacts related to the coronation history of Bratislava.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:27:48 +0200
She knew all Bratislava monuments, yet was told to learn to speak Slovak
Gisela Weyde's work was long forgotten.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:33:16 +0200
Weekend: The best Bratislava ice-cream and view? The Guardian knows them all
Artists react to the murder of two young LGBT+ people, a partial solar eclipse, and jazz takes over Bratislava.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:34:11 +0200
News digest: Love gets new meaning after Bratislava shooting
EP asks the Slovak government to stand against LGBT+ hatred. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:46:04 +0200
Government told to take 'clear step' on LGBT+ protection
European Parliament resolution also warns against far-right extremism.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:21:52 +0200
Dictionary definition of love changed after LGBT+ killings
Leading authority on Slovak language reacts to homophobic attack in Bratislava.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:46:12 +0200
Unique view over the Kysuca River in Oščadnica
Another unique attraction for tourists and local residents created on the cycling path by the Kysuca River.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:38:10 +0200
Hikers underestimate fitness abilities and equipment
Many injuries in the mountains are due to improper shoes, says chief of mountain rescuers.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:33:49 +0200
Slovak batterymaker taps into Spanish market
InoBat plans to open 2,000 job positions.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:05:26 +0200
‘I felt guilty for not being in Slovakia’
Hague memorial for terrorist attack victims unites queer Slovaks abroad.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:57:48 +0200
Foreigners turn to online translation apps and Slovak partners ahead of local elections
Over 82,000 foreigners can vote on October 29, but not all of them will be heading to the ballot box.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:55:49 +0200
News digest: MPs' empty words and fear of LGBT+ people
President Čaputová addresses the EP in Strasbourg, foreigners in Slovakia ready to vote.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:50:47 +0200
Two thirds of women in Slovakia have experienced sexual harassment
Harassment cases are underreported.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:38:10 +0200
Parliament afraid of granting rights to LGBT+ community, president says
Lawmakers failed to adopt a “cohabitation bill”, which would grant minimum rights to LGBT+ couples, on Wednesday.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:45:30 +0200
Slovakia to push for more EU funds for energy crisis
Will ask European Parliament to double amount to €3 billion, says Deputy PM

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:20:58 +0200
Modra manor house opens after massive overhaul
Building to become cultural and creative center.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:04:52 +0200
Slovaks among most likely to believe conspiracy theories
Vaccine hoaxes popular, new study finds.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:00:07 +0200
News digest: Lawmakers' resit results in condemning Tepláreň Bar shooting
A Slovak-Yemeni Muslim recounts her story, this year's budget increasing by €1.5 billion.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:00:23 +0200
Police arrest an extremist from Bratislava gunman's manifesto
In a Tuesday resolution, MPs condemn the October 12 shooting.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:57:50 +0200
Slovak cosmetics firm now tops the country's shampoo sales
DiXi shampoos are produced in eastern Slovakia.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:30:24 +0200
Neglected mining settlement to tourist attraction
Thanks to enthusiasts and enthusiastic cooperation, this location is coming back to life.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:04:29 +0200
Bratislava shooting reclassified as terrorism
The parents of the shooter may face prosecution.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:58:11 +0200
In this Slovak Muslim’s family, Islam is taboo and many hold anti-Islamic views
Al Henami loves both of her homelands, even if most Slovaks are not accepting of her Muslim community.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 19:04:53 +0200
News digest: 'Cohabitation' bill to help LGBT+ couples
Bratislava gay bar shooting becomes an act of terrorism, Slovak politicians largely mistrusted.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:08:01 +0200
No Slovak politician trusted by more than half of the people
Fico third most trusted, Sulík steeply drops.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:02:10 +0200
In Bratislava, significant drop in demand for flats
The decrease comes on the heels of rising interest rates and inflation.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:52:18 +0200
Stop speaking Latin: ‘Status quo’ is nothing more than the absence of rights
LGBT+ people in Slovakia are horrified, but not surprised.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:27:47 +0200
Parties indicate support of law improving conditions for same-sex couples
Slovakia is not ready for registered partnerships, says ex-PM Peter Pellegrini.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:25:17 +0200
Bloomberg grant to support traffic experiment in Košice
The intervention will take place near the historic centre.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0200
Years of LGBT+ intolerance in Slovakia culminate in two killings
Thousands marched in Bratislava in support of the LGBT+ community, laying the blame for the killings at the feet of the country's politicians.



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