Slovakia's far-right deputy minister disrupts acclaimed Irish play ...
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The show, “Little Gem” — an acclaimed Irish play by Elaine Murphy — tells the stories of three generations of women grappling with life, love, and sexuality. But what was meant to be an evening of culture turned into a spectacle of disruption. The peace was shattered when Štefan Kuffa, a deputy environment minister and far-right ...
News digest: National Opera director resigns amid failed attempts …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · After two failed attempts at no-confidence vote against Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová (SNS nominee) and Justice Minister Boris Susko (Smer) at an extraordinary session on Tuesday and Wednesday, parliament will deal with the proposals at a regular session in September.
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WEBUnveiling a new commemorative plaque, the city's mayor and visiting ambassadors stressed past generations' sacrifice for freedom. 5. Sep 2024, at 20:09. Check the stream of constantly updated news from The Slovak Spectator. Up-to-date news from Slovakia: politics, society, business, economy, culture, tourism, opinion, sports and more.
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WEBFew know about unusual lake in south Slovakia. Fauna and flora are changing in the lake and its surroundings. Jana Némethová. Regularly updated information on travelling in Slovakia, including tips on the newest attractions and the traditional must-see sights. More information about travel in Slovakia can be found in our Spectacular Slovakia ...
Kuciak case: Court overturned the acquittal of Kočner. What …
WEBJun 15, 2021 · The prosecutors and lawyers of the bereaved families have convinced the Supreme Court senate that it was premature to acquit Marian Kočner in the case of the murder of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová and that the case needs to be tried some more. The defendants in the case are Marian Kočner, …
Talented and narcissistic, M. R. Štefánik is a hero for Slovaks ...
WEBJul 21, 2021 · Milan Rastislav Štefánik was a narcissist who mastered the skill of twisting people around his finger and turned himself into a legend. “He was extremely ambitious,” historian Michal Kšiňan, who recently published the first scientific biography of Milan Rastislav Štefánik, told The Slovak Spectator. “He loved creating a legend about ...
News digest: Bratislava airport evacuated due to bomb alert
WEBJul 31, 2024 · On Wednesday morning, the Bratislava airport was evacuated due to a bomb alert. Arrivals at the airport were not suspended, but passengers were ordered to remain on board. After the police searched the premises, the evacuation ended shortly before noon, with a total of six planned inbound and nine outbound flights delayed as a result.
Korčok wins the first round of Slovakia's presidential election
WEBMar 23, 2024 · Former diplomat and ex-foreign minister Ivan Korčok and Speaker of Parliament and Hlas party leader Peter Pellegrini will meet in a run-off round of the presidential election on April 6.. After 100 percent of the votes were counted, the ex-diplomat won the first round with 42.51 percent (958,393 votes), followed by Pellegrini with 37.05 percent (834,718 votes).
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WEBPro-government conspiracy theorist is appointed to 'protect' journalists. Dominik Papala was installed on a key government platform in June, but the news has only recently emerged. Existing members say the platform's credibility has been undermined. Compiled by …