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Slovakia Spectator

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:56:11 +0200
Grape harvest festivities back in full swing after two pandemic years
Where to go to taste burčiak, slightly fermented grape juice.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:14:49 +0200
This is how a mediaeval royal wedding looked
Another event at Pustý Hrad, an historic castle, is planned in early September.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:55:27 +0200
News digest: Close, but no cigar – Slavic tongues are more different than you might think
Bratislava has restored 10 barbecue spots in its municipal forests, it's 11 years since the air crash that claimed the lives of hockey players including Slovak Pavol Demitra, and why an Irish daily thinks Bratislava is an underrated destination.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:30:23 +0200
Bratislava restores 10 official spots for grilling in forest parks
They are located in the the hills and meadows above the capital.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:02:54 +0200
Weekend: Unique Christmas tradition in Lednica
Check out top 10 Bratislava events.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:30:57 +0200
News digest: Slovakia not a mature democracy, president says on Constitution Day
It may be time for a new constitution, some experts say. Czech and Polish jets now defend Slovak airspace. MEPs call on European socialists to expel Smer.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:04:09 +0200
Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between September 1 and September 10, plus regular services in different languages, training, and temporary exhibitions.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:44:24 +0200
News digest: The 'coalition crisis' ship still afloat
Slovakia marks 30 years since the adoption of its constitution.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:13:29 +0200
The Slovak chemist who wants to help men avoid a painful procedure
Ján Tkáč received the ESET Science Award in 2019.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:38:57 +0200
Slovakia’s ‘shopping list’ constitution marks 30 years
Frequent amendments not to everyone’s taste.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:34:45 +0200
Slovakia tests blending hydrogen in natural gas pipelines
A way how to make the gas industry greener as well as reduce dependence on Russian gas.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:23:28 +0200
Discrimination against Roma and people of African descent strong in Slovakia
A UN report on the elimination of racial discrimination features Slovakia.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:45:23 +0200
President Čaputová compares coalition crisis to unwanted TV show
The coalition government crisis extended till Monday following OĽaNO's Wednesday twist.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:00:19 +0200
Czech and Slovak pavilion for Venice Biennale closes
Almost century-old building to shut until 2025.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:38:27 +0200
Slovakia signs €447 million deal for armoured vehicles
Finnish Patria to provide first of 8x8s next year.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:26:08 +0200
News digest: Another high-rise building in Bratislava
Foreigner Minister Korčok asked to not leave the govt. Croatian linguist's passion for Slovak.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:11:43 +0200
Respected foreign minister among those ready to leave Heger's cabinet
Ivan Korčok might become a full-time politician.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:55:56 +0200
Irish daily describes Bratislava as underrated capital
The Old Town and budget-friendly eating highlighted in Irish Mirror.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:43:09 +0200
New high-rise to be built in Bratislava
The developer received an important zoning decision.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:38:06 +0200
Czech and Polish fighter jets to guard Slovak airspace
Slovakia might supply Ukraine with old jets.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:36:40 +0200
Croatian linguist making Slovak his life’s work
Siniša Habijanec on why Slovak is “exotic”.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:31:26 +0200
A Fish Out Of Water
Listen to seven foreigners speak about their first impressions and struggles over the first year in Slovakia.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:07:20 +0200
PM Heger: Like the SNP participants, we do not want to live in a world designed by an autocrat
Opposition Smer celebrated with the Russian ambassador, harvested criticism.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0200
War in Ukraine changes Europe’s gas map
LNG in focus as Slovakia reduces dependence on Russian gas.



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