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Goral Community Officially Recognised as Ethnic Minority in Slovakia

Goral Community Officially Recognised as Ethnic Minority in Slovakia

The Goral community will become 15th officially recognised ethnic minority in Slovakia, according to a decision made by the government at its away-from-home session in Cerveny Klastor (Presov region) on Wednesday, based on Premier Robert Fico's proposal.

President Pellegrini Awards State Honours to 18 Figures

President Pellegrini Awards State Honours to 18 Figures

Bratislava, January 12 (TASR) - President Peter Pellegrini honoured 18 figures of social, cultural and sporting life, including nine posthumously, at a ceremony that took place at the Slovak Philharmonic building in Bratislava on Saturday evening (January 11). The head of state awarded the Order of Ludovit Stur, First Class

Bratislava Holds Three Kings Parade at Epiphany

Bratislava Holds Three Kings Parade at Epiphany

A Three Kings procession took place in Bratislava at Epiphany on Monday, Bratislava municipality has posted on its website.

March in Support of Slovak Culture Takes Place in Bratislava on Thursday

March in Support of Slovak Culture Takes Place in Bratislava on Thursday

Bratislava, December 12 (TASR) - A march from the Slovak National National Uprising Square to the Freedom Square was held in Bratislava on Thursday in order to support Slovak culture. The protest ended with a concert for the future of culture. The Slovak Cultural Torch, with its protest flame, supports

World-famous Mime Milan Sladek Dies Aged 86

World-famous Mime Milan Sladek Dies Aged 86

Bratislava, December 4 (TASR) - World-wide known mime Milan Sladek has died at the age of 86, mayor of Povazska Bystrica (Trencin region), the town where Sladek grew up, Karol Janas, as well as several cultural institutions, posted on social media on Wednesday. Sladek was one of the world'

More Than 170 SNG Employees Considering Resignations If Their Demands Aren't Met

More Than 170 SNG Employees Considering Resignations If Their Demands Aren't Met

Bratislava, November 21 (TASR) - A total of 177 employees of the Slovak National Gallery (SNG) have joined a mass call for the protection of the gallery, pointing to the purpose-built layoffs of experts, non-transparent changes in the organisational structure, incompetence and lack of communication on the part of acting

Bratislava Transport Museum Opens Exhibition to Mark 110 Years of Vienna Tramway

Bratislava Transport Museum Opens Exhibition to Mark 110 Years of Vienna Tramway

The Slovak Technical Museum - the Transport Museum in Bratislava on Thursday opened an exhibition to mark 110 years since the launch of the Vienna Tramway.