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Bratislava never had a planetarium. Families built an observatory instead.
The Slovak Spectator
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August 28, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement On the Revín hill overlooking the Slovak capital, a metal dome now turns quietly toward the heavens. Inside sits the city’s newest – and only – public...
Exploring the Road Less Travelled with Kempinski Hotels
Breaking Travel News
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August 29, 2025
As global luxury travel continues to grow and expand, discerning travellers are increasingly looking for unique and enriching experiences without the crowds. Kempinski Hotels is home to a collection of resplendent properties that lie off the...
Slovak consulate resumes issuing tourist visas to Russians — visa center
TASS
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August 28, 2025
MOSCOW, August 28. /TASS/. The Slovak Consulate in Russia has resumed accepting applications for tourist visas, the Slovak visa center for Russia announced on its website. "The Slovak Consulate in Russia is now accepting applications for tourist...
Holidaymakers 'don't realise' 5 duty free food items could mean £5,000 fine when come back to UK
Chronicle Live
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August 28, 2025
Holidaymakers returning to the UK this summer ‘don’t realise’ they face £5,000 for attempting to transport 5 food items through customs - even if they bought them at the airport duty-free. A new survey found that 72 per cent of travellers are not...
In Slovakia, the film studio is outside the walls
The Slovak Spectator
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August 28, 2025
Film tourism is drawing visitors to locations linked with cinema in all its forms, says writer and author Tomáš Galierik, whose book Filmové miesta (Film Locations) explores the phenomenon. Article continues after video advertisement Article...
Queues at Slovak border are not related to permission for 18-22 year olds to leave country
Ukrinform
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Queues at the Slovak border are not related to the Cabinet of Ministers' decision on the departure of 18-22 year old men abroad. This was reported by Olena Trachuk, spokesperson for the Chop Border Guard Detachment, in a comment to Ukrinform....
Woman denies hitting partner back during holiday in Slovakia
Malta Today
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A woman from Żebbuġ has denied charges that she assaulted her partner while the two were on holiday in Slovakia last week. A 40-year-old woman from Żebbuġ was arraigned before the court on Thursday, accused of causing grievous bodily harm to her...
Top 10 things to do in Bratislava
Stockhead
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August 28, 2025
Here's ten things to add to your Slovakian itinerary. Pic: Getty Images With an intriguing history and a rich gastronomic tradition, Slovakia’s compact capital has much to see and do. This article may contain links from Escape’s affiliate and...
Slovak roots: coming full circle
The Slovak Spectator
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August 26, 2025
Welcome back Slovak Roots fans! It is time for another edition of our Slovak Roots newsletter, dedicated to the community of people with ties to Slovakia. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement In...
Bratislava hero tram driver reunites Swedish tourist with lost wallet
The Slovak Spectator
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August 26, 2025
A tram driver in Bratislava has touched hearts after helping a Swedish tourist recover her lost wallet – and proving that simple kindness is alive and well. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement...
Which municipality in Slovakia offers the highest quality of life?
The Slovak Spectator
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August 27, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement The current leader in the ranking of towns and municipalities by quality of life is Lamač, a borough of Bratislava. The comparison was made using the...
Slovakia’s low jobless rate masks deep regional gaps
The Slovak Spectator
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August 24, 2025
The author, Marcela Gocmanová, is a consultant at PA Matters, s.r.o. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Slovakia is experiencing a low unemployment rate, just under 6 percent. However, this...
Ukraine Launches Upgraded Neptune Missile as National Holidays Highlight Sovereignty
Hungarian Conservative
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August 27, 2025
Ukraine has officially unveiled the upgraded R-360 Neptune cruise missile, informally dubbed the ‘Long Neptune’, marking a major step in expanding the country’s deep-strike capabilities against Russian targets. The missile, reportedly capable of...
Holidaymakers have less than 50 days before new Europe border changes
Belfast Live
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August 25, 2025
Holidaymakers have less than 50 days to travel to Europe under the current rules, as the continent prepares for the most significant overhaul of its border entry system in decades. From October 12 – just 48 days away – the European Union's (EU)...
News digest: Art wars in the Slovak capital
The Slovak Spectator
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August 26, 2025
Hello, and welcome to your Tuesday, 26 August edition of Today in Slovakia. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Slovakia’s top diplomat is on the phone again. Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár (Smer)...
A British scandal in Slovakia
The New World
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August 26, 2025
When Martin Williams, chief investigator at the news outlet Declassified UK, published his report titled “UK government secretly paid foreign YouTube stars for ‘propaganda’”, few anticipated it would ignite the kind of political storm in Slovakia...
Two American tourists rushed to hospital after ‘boozing too hard’, Slovak police say
The Slovak Spectator
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August 26, 2025
Two American tourists had to be rushed to hospital after collapsing in the middle of the night in the Slovak city of Nitra. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Local police officers on patrol...
Calling Dobropillya, Szemtöl-szembe láttam öt!, Smoked ‘Em Again
Kyiv Post
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August 30, 2025
The Battle of Dobropillya/Myrne/Pokrovsk The main news here is that the Russian “penetration” towards Dobropillya is basically over; there are some smaller bands of Russian troops at large, and over the week, there has been back-and-forth fighting...
Slovakia’s labour puzzle: gaps, growth, and the regional divide
The Slovak Spectator
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August 24, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Slovakia is experiencing a low unemployment rate, just under 6%. However, this macro-level success masks serious mismatches in regional labour markets. Regions...
Real Madrid’s victory, Oviedo’s return – and the shadow of Slovakia’s hero
The Slovak Spectator
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August 26, 2025
For Real Madrid, Saturday’s 3-0 victory at the Carlos Tartiere was routine: three goals, three points, and a confident stride into the new La Liga season. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement For...