Slovakia
Pan-Slavism, Slovio and Polish the 'status symbol'
The Slavic languages all have their roots in Proto-Slavic. Since the twelfth century, however, they have drifted apart. One of them reached its zenith in the seventeenth century: Polish
slovakia, languages, esperanto, russian federation, tower of babel, belarus, alcohol
Hungarian minorities in Slovakia: small arrangements between enemies
One week after a law proposing Hungarian nationality to ethnic Hungarians abroad, prime minister Viktor Orbán announced a new era of 'national unity' during his prime ministerial inauguration on 29 May. Hungary is choosing the route of hostile nationalism, much to the delight of Slovak populists
slovakia, fidesz, romania, identity, right wing extremism, ethnic minorities, populism
Why Hungary and Slovakia are at odds
On 25 May the Slovakian parliament warned Hungary not to offer citizenship to ethnic Hungarians living in neighbouring countries. The Austrian, Hungarian and Slovakian press accuse the two of using the issue to ignore domestic problems
slovakia, freedom of movement, identity, eu passport, euweek, ethnic minorities, viktor orbán
‘University mafia’ cut corners in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and France
On 1 February, a new rector was allegedly appointed to the Alexander Dubcek university of Trencin in western Slovakia, after a spate of corruption scandals forced his predecessor to resign. Fake diplomas are nothing new, but these events multiplied across Europe in 2009, with Miss Worlds and prominent politicians standing accused: how can such a reality be explained?
slovakia, germany, professor, students, eurogeneration, france, university
European theatre tips of the summer
Sam Mendes subtitled in Greek, Oscar Wilde in the open air in Regent's Park and the British Shakespeare company with Czech director Jiri Menzel in a castle in Prague - the best music, dance and theatre doses in July and August
slovakia, arts, greece, william shakespeare, summer, culture calendar, spain
What communism means to three central and eastern European women
Twenty years since the fall of the Berlin wall, what does communism mean to Cecilia, 22, from Bulgaria, Katharina, 20, from Slovakia and Anna, 28, from the Czech Republic?
slovakia, feminism, germany, cold war, iron curtain, communism, berlin
The merry-go-round of Slovakia's presidential candidates
On 21 March, the Slovakians went to the ballot boxes to elect their president. For once, the election was polarised, dubbed ‘agreeable’ by the national press. Ivan Gašparovič, 67, put his seat on the line
slovakia, ivan gasparovic, iveta radicova, elections, bratislava, eudebate2009, robert fico
Perspective: Hungarian-Slovak relations reach their nadir
On 10 December, Hungarian prime minister Ferenc Gyurscany said he was disappointed with Slovak prime minister Robert Fico's decision to reject a November agreement to improve relations between the neighbours. A look back at the events running up to the baby step that was
slovakia, racism, racisme, histoire, xenophobia, nationalism, history
Testimony: being young, Hungarian and a football-loving minority in Slovakia
After contacting a dozen youngsters via email and phone to talk about the currently tense nationalist relations, only one was ready to tell me about his personal experiences
slovakia, dunajská streda, testimony, budapest, politics, hungary
Army and Islam makes Turkey lose out to Europe
Slovakian experts have their take on what problems the EU member candidate has
slovakia, mustafa kemal atatürk, jyllands posten, ali kemal bey, army, turkish army, justice and development party
Czech-Slovak sausage: under EU protection
A ceasefire was called between the central-eastern nations in July, after the EU intervened in the sausage war dividing them
If Belgium became the new Czechoslovakia
Are the Flemish and Walloons against a split like the Slovaks and Czechs were in 1992? Would it be down to politicians to decide a split? Economic repercussions, language problems and sports ratings – a Slovak perspective on how a country dissolves
slovakia, 1989, independence, belgium, koruna, flag, brussels
Happy fourth birthday to central and eastern Europe
It has been four years since the European Union opened its door wide open and welcomed ten member states. It's not been a 100% success story for every member though
slovakia, past enlargements, anniversary, enlargement, euro, nabucco, european union
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