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Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:20:24 +0200
New cure for potentially deadly canine disease comes from Slovakia
Cure stops the disease from recurring, scientists say.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:18:06 +0200
News digest: Canadian embassy will open in Bratislava
Two candidates for the future RTVS director-general, and a long cycling route from Slovakia to Poland.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:14:32 +0200
Slovak student-made electric car off for a race in France
A team from Trnava is representing Slovakia at an international competition of young innovators.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:12:27 +0200
Public-service broadcaster director to arise from run-off
Coalition failed to agree on a joint candidate ahead of the first vote, but says it is ready to replace the incumbent RTVS director with a new man in the second round.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:04:40 +0200
Soothing violet and buzzing: "u pick" lavender farm welcomes visitors
The area covers some 3.5 hectares with about 76,000 plants.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:57:22 +0200
Stay safe: heatwave warning issued for parts of Slovakia
Last day of school will see even higher temperatures.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:45:08 +0200
Historic milestone, Slovak MFA says about NATO's recent decision
Slovak representatives welcome Turkey's decision to support NATO accession of Sweden and Finland.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:46:55 +0200
News digest: No disruptions at Bratislava airport
Explore a new Mexican restaurant in Bratislava or read a foreigner's hellish experience of buying a flat in the Slovak capital.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:21:48 +0200
Bratislava airport reports no long queues, despite a staff shortage
Only one flight has been cancelled, the airport said.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:18:59 +0200
Most Slovaks refuse to fight climate change by lowering living standards
Slovaks' knowledge about climate change is far from ideal, survey also shows.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:10:00 +0200
Pro bono: Unfair notices, legal assistance to Ukrainian refugees
Slovakia’s largest law firms have shown which individuals and organisations they represent free of charge.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:56:29 +0200
Seven stages of buying a flat in Slovakia
The Slovak property market is like a swimming pool full of confused sharks.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:39:05 +0200
Ten thousand for a bear: the business of bear hunting
Hunting bears in Slovakia was once popular with the Libyan army.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:29:05 +0200
Dubious deals between Slovak and Italian nuclear waste companies
Two contracts were concluded during Smer governments.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:33:05 +0200
Viva Eslovaquia!
Chef Brian Navarro brings the heat to Bratislava with his new Mexican restaurant, Mezcalli.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:44:32 +0200
News digest: Keep up the good work, EC head tells Slovakia
Another Covid-19 wave is underway. Toblerone will produce chocolate in Slovakia.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:00:42 +0200
Commission greenlights Slovakia’s request for €400 million
Money should arrive in mid-summer, after a committee’s opinion is delivered to the Commission.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:57:03 +0200
Slovakia failed to protect the capercaillie, EU court rules
Activists have said the ruling confirms the state's fatal failure in protecting Slovak nature.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:33:05 +0200
No, Mr. Matovič, the end doesn't justify the means
OĽaNO’s leader rejects formal cooperation with the fascists, while exploiting a shadow coalition in which they are full members.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:07:23 +0200
Cult airport chocolate to be produced in Bratislava
Bratislava offers significant savings.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:01:16 +0200
Mathematician: Summer will probably see return of respirators
There is an increase in positive cases.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:54:06 +0200
Slovak Telekom targeted in huge cyber attack
Activities to restore system are underway.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:12:53 +0200
At Slovakia’s map museum, visitors become cartographers
The museum outside Banská Bystrica takes people on a history and geography tour, providing them with interactive stops at the same time.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:04:20 +0200
Cycle on an old railway to Poland
The location of Trstená provides a glorious view of the mountains, perfect for an easy bike, walking a stations of the cross path, or snacking on locally produced Orava potato chips.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 06:20:00 +0200
Slovak labour legislation copes with pandemic and inflow of Ukrainian refugees
Kurzarbeit and Lex Ukraine are the most important legislation adopted.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:21:10 +0200
News digest: Salvator pharmacy will resume its original function
Bratislava marks the 280th anniversary of Maria Theresa's coronation, what to do with unwanted books, and decommissioning a former nuclear plant might take longer than planned.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:02:35 +0200
Weekend: Bratislava is all set for summer
Meet Ukrainian cinematographer Leonid Burlaka through a screen, explore Slovak science, or hop on historical trams.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:50:40 +0200
After 25 years, Bratislava's iconic 'Salvator' will serve as a pharmacy again
One of most photographed buildings in the capital is set to return to life.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:21:01 +0200
‘Book Taxi’ – new service to sell old books launches
Novels need not end up in trash, says company behind scheme.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0200
Honey expert: Slovakia has world-leading expertise
Honey can be used as a medicinal treatment.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:24:56 +0200
The UN is only as good as we are, says Slovakia's former UN youth delegate
Petra Pauerová, a university student, talks about her experience as a UN youth delegate.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:04:48 +0200
News digest: Slovakia must pay oligarch compensation, court rules
How movie subtitles are translated and repairs finished at a mine that turned a river orange. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:40:00 +0200
Edible packaging and hydrogen buses. What has Slovak science been up to?
Slovak scientists are tackling current issues.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:36:34 +0200
Work completed at mine that turned river orange
Plan being prepared to solve pollution problem.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:17:06 +0200
Slovakia ordered to pay oligarch Haščák €10,000
Prominent businessman had demanded much more.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:07:49 +0200
Slovakia still isn't ready to host NATO battle groups permanently
But the country will need a long-term NATO presence, a security expert claims.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:42:57 +0200
New media laws could allow politicians to intervene more in output
Media ownership and funding should also become more transparent.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:14:59 +0200
Subtitle creator: In Slovakia, Disney+ will be more succeessful than Netflix
A new player has entered Slovak market.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:02:00 +0200
British entrepreneurs keep investing in Slovakia, despite Brexit
The registered capital of British-owned companies in Slovakia now exceeds €1.2 billion.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:54:51 +0200
A car painted by Warhol is on display in Bratislava
The US artist painted the 1979 BMW racer in under 30 minutes.



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