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Rapid testing in Košice

Longer ‘screening’ different to October operation.

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Ján Sýkora is an easy-going ice-hockey player who has got a great sense of humour.
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In an entertaining interview, the down-to-earth ice hockey player, Ján Sýkora, talks about being a busy bee with a poor memory.

21. jan
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Brand new parental bonus raises concerns.

21. jan
Štefan Holý

Corruption demonstrated by a scientist who was barred from travelling.

21. jan
Nitra

Here are some of the answers to questions about the ongoing mass testing.

18. jan
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Transatlantic ties highlighted.

20. jan
Gabriel Šípoš

Gabriel Šípoš leaves Transparency International Slovakia after 11 years. Slovakia has gone a long way in transparency, he says.

20. jan
Jaroslav Haščák

Investigative reporter Adam Valček writes about what he learned during the Kuciak murder trial and how it applies in the case of the charged co-founder of Penta.

19. jan

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Leaving home will be nearly impossible without a negative test

Mass testing, which the government has now branded as screening, starts tomorrow.

17. jan
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Bratislava launches reservation system for testing points on public transport vehicles

Bratislava public transport company will offer 50 vehicles for testing.

21. jan
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News digest: Weekend testing will be possible on buses as well as in companies

Numbers of victims of human trafficking is alarming. Coronavirus spreads among homeless people in Bratislava.

21. jan
Bratislava's Old Town on a snowy night in January 2021.

Bratislava was nothing like Prague when I first came here

Former Fulbright scholar reminisces about his first introduction to the Slovak capital and shows how much it has changed in one decade.

14. jan
Košice

A swab instead of a jab. The renamed testing kicked off

The government spent the week deciding about nationwide testing. Lockdown is starting to show in infection numbers, experts say.

18. jan
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Why Trump's Twitter ban is no censorship

The solution is to force Facebook to regulate their content more — not less.

17. jan
Smolenice Castle
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Home of Slovak Leonardo da Vinci: Smolenice Castle

Wander around a romantic castle, visit the highest peak in the Small Carpathians and taste the "drink of Gods".

18. jan
Javor is a lovely spot to explore during the winter
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Getting a little stir crazy? Venture to Javor in Banská Bystrica

There are many ways to spend your time during the pandemic, hiking is one of them.

19. jan
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Tourists visit Morské Oko in winter. See the lake and surroundings

Popular tourist destination in eastern Slovakia.

16. jan
Prototype of the station
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Slovak designer wins top prize for ocean station that removes plastics from sea

Her design is inspired by water animals and plants.

12. jan
The winning design of renewed Grössling bathhouse by OPPS Architettura
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Italian architects to design refurbishing of Bratislava's iconic bathhouse

The historical Grössling complex to acquire new functions.

19. jan
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The saint under Orava Castle has been restored

Ján Nepomucký, Orava's favourite saint, has often been put up on pillars near the roads.

18. jan
Paramedic Zuzana Jusková hopes to swim across the Strait of Gibraltar very soon.

Pandemic and migrants put Slovak paramedic's attempt to swim the Strait of Gibraltar on hold

Slovak paramedic Zuzana Jusková is a winter swimmer.

14. jan
Petra Vlhová has become Snow Queen of Zagreb.
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Vlhová dominates slalom in Zagreb

The Slovak skier strengthens her lead in World Cup standings.

3. jan
Slovakia's Petra Vlhová speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom in Courchevel, France.
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Petra Vlhová ends third in Courchevel

She was defeated by Marta Bassino and Sara Hector.

12. dec