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Education in the Spotlight!

Education in the Spotlight!

Ever wondered how the whole school system works in Slovakia? Do we have private or state schools? Is school compulsory? And are Slovak Universities comparable with Harvard for instance? Well, wonder no ...

Slovaks warm to pet hotels

Slovaks warm to pet hotels

Do you pamper your dog as much as Paris Hilton pampers hers? In Slovakia, the option is now there, with dog and cat hotels opening up more and more throughout the country.

Oh, Christmas tree... what’s your fate?

Oh, Christmas tree... what’s your fate?

In this feature Zuzana Botíková glances back to the Christmas holidays and some of their leftovers; in particular, things such as Christmas trees, which are no longer considered as appropriate home decorations. ...

Hobbits, elves and Slovaks

Hobbits, elves and Slovaks

It's just a few days after the long awaited third Hobbit movie based on the famous novel by J.R.R. Tolkien has been released.

Untraditional Christmas markets

Untraditional Christmas markets

The Christmas holidays are approaching and people are eagerly awaiting them at the traditional Christmas markets, which are often located in the historical centres of the cities.

Which days were the witch days?

Which days were the witch days?

On 13th of December, the name of Lucia is celebrated in the Slovak calendar. Though it is a popular women's name, several folk myths and superstitions are tied to it, as it is one of the so called witch ...

Generations of Gymnik

Generations of Gymnik

The folk group Gymnik was founded 50 years ago at the Faculty of physical education and sports in Comenius University in Bratislava.

Remember November tour walk

Remember November tour walk

Documentary photos from the 1989 Velvet revolution in Czechoslovakia show people in the streets of big cities, gathered in front of various landmarks.

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