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Slovak defence minister fined over undeclared Croatian villa
16. September 2025 at 18:08 Robert Kaliňák admits leaving holiday home off asset declaration as opposition denounces ‘double standards’ in government. Font size: A - | A + Slovakia’s defence minister, Robert Kaliňák, has been fined for failing to...
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How Slovak immigrants to America created a community for themselves
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Kyiv condemns Slovak doubts on drone incident
16. September 2025 at 16:55 Slovakia’s opposition failed to pass a resolution condemning the incident amid renewed clashes over the country’s hollowed-out air defences. Font size: A - | A + Article continues after video advertisement Article...
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Naperville Hispanic Heritage Festival unites community with culture, music and flavor
A celebration of community, heritage and the growing diversity of Naperville drew families to Central Park over the weekend during the city’s fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. Festival’s origins The Sister Cities Commission started the...
Slovaks swipe, but cash still king in many places
16. September 2025 at 09:39 Tax changes and rural gaps behind rising popularity of physical money. News: Receive notifications about new articles by email. Try the new feature and turn on the subscription. Font size: A - | A + Article continues...
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MFRR Monitoring Report: 709 attacks on media freedom in the first six months of 2025
This Monitoring Report takes stock of the press freedom situation in 36 EU Member States and candidate countries during the first six months of 2025. Between January and June, the Mapping Media Freedom database documented 709 press freedom...
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EU not to deliver 19th package of sanctions against Russia tomorrow — media
BRUSSELS, September 16. /TASS/. The European Commission will not present the next package of anti-Russian sanctions on September 17 as planned, with the announcement indefinitely postponed, Politico reported, citing a European diplomat and an...
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Slovak Railways orders two more KISS electric trains from Stadler
Slovak Railways (ZSSK) has confirmed an order for two additional KISS electric trains from Stadler, following an option exercised under a contract established in April this year. These high-capacity double-deck trains are set to enter service...
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The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in The Hague Celebrates National Day with Jazz Concert
On the occasion of the Day of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic, the Embassy of Slovakia in The Hague hosted a festive evening at the historic Kloosterkerk. H.E. Mr. Juraj Podhorský, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Kingdom of the...
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Slovakia’s most famous shepherds do not herd sheep. They sell food.
15. September 2025 at 18:39 The advertising duo have been a fixture on Slovak screens for a decade and a half, blending humour with nostalgia. Font size: A - | A + Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...
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Can Slovakia rewrite its travel story?
15. September 2025 at 17:55 Slovakia has long been a country travellers stumble upon. Now, tour operators want visitors to arrive on purpose. Font size: A - | A + Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...
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EIT launches new community hub in Slovakia to boost innovation
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has opened a new Community Hub in Slovakia, connecting local innovators, entrepreneurs and partners to Europe’s largest innovation network. The hub will act as a one-stop shop for local...
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Billie Jean King Cup Finals schedule, teams and how to watch on TV
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Not Enough Punishment? Slovakian Men Sentenced To 53 Years For Luring, Drugging And Raping 12 Year-Old
A vulnerable 12-year-old girl's harrowing three-day ordeal at the hands of three Slovak predators has ignited fury over whether a combined 53-year prison sentence truly delivers justice for child rape in the UK. Kevin Horvath, Ivan Turtak, and...
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Bo Nickal Gives Huge Praise and Wrestling Return Tease After American Brings Gold Home
Team USA has a second gold on board at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships – Zagreb Camel with promises of glory for USA Wrestling. For the most part, it hasn’t disappointed. Ask Bo Nickal; he has been thoroughly entertained. In fact, he got so...
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New music this week (part 2): Songs from Damiano David, S10, TVORCHI and more
Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...
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NHL Draft 2026 top prospects: Gavin McKenna leads Pronman's first ranking of the season
This is my first in-season look at the 2026 NHL Draft, with my most recent viewings being the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. I’m listing only 18 players to start, as I’m still gaining familiarity with the age group and wanted to limit my board to start with...
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Slovak minister proposes conscription, fears territorial threat from Hungary
Slovakia’s Sports and Tourism Minister, Rudolf Huliak, has proposed the reintroduction of compulsory military service for 18-year-olds. Under the plan, all young adults would undergo at least three months of training, not in barracks, but at...
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Slovakia on the world stage: Folk ensemble wins hearts and tributes in Japan
Every week The Slovak Spectator brings you a selection of three short stories from across Slovakia from which pessimism and negativity are absent. Brick by brick, record by record Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after...
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An Unofficial… ‘Solution’ to Eurovision’s Political Quagmire?
After months of upheaval, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) appears to be seeking an unofficial solution to the growing calls from members and artists to bar Israel from participating in the Eurovision song contest 2026 over the war in Gaza....
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