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Slovakia's English-language newspaper covering politics, business, culture, sport and opinion -- with real time news updates.

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News digest: Slovakia with new president

Five years of Zuzana Čaputová's presidency in pictures, proposal to ban nudism at popular Bratislava lake, learn about best Slovak literature.

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President Čaputová: We are either afraid or we're free. Let's be free

The former president reflects on her term and explains why power failed to consume her.

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The Čaputová era: Five years in pictures

President Zuzana Čaputová is the fifth president of Slovakia and the country's first female president.

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News digest: Summer season officially starts, Bratislava opens its outdoor pools

President Čaputová's farewell address, restrictions on help to Ukrainian refugees, and Britain's King Charles III writes to Peter Pellegrini.

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News digest: Journalists quit major daily over censorship

Vienna honours late Slovak politician, PM Fico's departure from social democracy, and water adventures on the Hornád.

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News digest: Defence Ministry questions legality of MiG-29 donation to Ukraine last year

Who are new Slovak MEPs, what foreign journalists say about Slovak team at European Championship, Volvo plant construction to start soon.

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News digest: Many Slovaks believe that the Earth is flat

Slovak police officers will serve in Croatia, an American aspires to grow lacrosse in Slovakia, and a giant bench.

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Aid to industry

Quality-control companies provide external quality control.

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Largest companies that help search for jobs or employees

More than just well-known names placed on the list of the 10 largest HR companies in Slovakia.

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Police proposes banning nudism at popular Bratislava lake

Bathing without swimsuit has 50-year tradition on Rusovce Lake.

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After quietly toasting Russia, Foreign Minister Blanár heads to Ukraine peace summit

The gathering in Switzerland will not be attended by Russia or China.

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Asylum law changes herald reduced assistance for Ukrainian refugees

Accommodation will be provided for only 120 days from the first granting of temporary refuge.

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Weekend: Popular vintage train show back with steam engines

High Tatras trails are open. For a lesser demanding trip, climb a giant bench. Here's what to do during the weekend of June 14-16.

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