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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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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Where in Bratislava is there flooring similar to the one on the Titanic?

The Bratislava Tiles and the Art of Material Mimesis exhibition is a continuation of a successful book project about historical tile floors and walls in Bratislava.

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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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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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Police proposes banning nudism at popular Bratislava lake

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

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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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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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Slovak Roots: reconnecting with the distant past and heritage

Iconic WW2 photo found to depict forgotten Slovak native.

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New attraction near Bratislava: Giant lookout bench

The largest bench not only in Pezinok, but in all western Slovakia.

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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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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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