News digest: Fico orders secret service to prepare report on May attack against him

October 15, 2024

The interior minister confirms issues with the online booking system at the Foreigners’ Police.

Opposition MP exposes Smer-linked firm cashing in on umbilical cord blood in the Netherlands

October 15, 2024

MP Marcinková claims that Slovak umbilical cord blood is shipped to a private clinic in the Netherlands, even as European authorities warn against its collection.

Agriculture minister insists butter is not expensive. He might want to check again.

October 15, 2024

Richard Takáč claims butter for €2.30 is easy to find, but social media is roasting him over what Slovaks are actually paying.

Man with eight cats now charged with terrorism for endorsing attack on PM Fico

October 15, 2024

After allegedly supporting a failed assassination attempt on Robert Fico, the man claims his remarks were ironic—and that he'd had a couple of beers before letting them out.

Sceptical at first, mining company opens unusual attraction in its mine

October 15, 2024

Magnesite deposit in Jelšava is one of the largest not only in Europe, but also the world.

Bratislava with better public transport than Paris, Lisbon

October 14, 2024

However, still pales in comparison with neighbouring countries.

News digest: Pro-Russian MEP goes to Moscow to open 'peace dialogue', apologise

October 14, 2024

Fastest ice-hockey player in NHL is Slovak, Bratislava ranks above Paris in public transport satisfaction, and what happens when the country fails to counter hybrid threats.

The mystery behind the lizard: What “A ty chuje” really means on Bratislava’s walls

October 14, 2024

My art isn’t intended to be political, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to avoid making political statements, says the creator of a popular lizard.

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