Spectator.sme.sk - The Slovak Spectator

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

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Ready to 'spring a few surprises'? Slovakia heads to Euro 2024

What are the national team's chances? Foreign journalists weigh in.

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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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3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Searching for free activities to do in the capital? Visit International Choir Festival on the weekend.

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Environment minister replaces experts with party members

Billions of euros from the EU at stake due to purges.

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A Slovak American's dream of helping Slovakia qualify for Olympics in lacrosse

Gregory Tears knew his Slovak great-grandfather who came to the US in 1904.

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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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Peter Pellegrini's inauguration: What to expect

The inauguration of the sixth Slovak president will take place in Bratislava on Saturday, June 15.

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Slovak Matters: Slovak rich in words for ugly

Many Slovak words for ugly have supernatural overtones, as if people might make the sign of the cross at you if you left the house without brushing your hair.

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How the works on the Volvo plant continue

European Commission recently approved state incentives for the carmaker.

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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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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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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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