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British PM Theresa May greets her Slovak counterpart Peter Pellegrini.

What Slovakia could teach Britain

As the Brexit process lumbers on, the British seem disinclined to take heed of anyone’s views. But Slovakia could offer some advice – and even solace.

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Gansberg Koliba - Housing as a symbol of success

The apartments are designed to meet even the most demanding requirements.

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Kočner had Kuciak murdered, then planned to escape

The controversial businessman admitted to an alleged mafia member that he might not get away with the crime.

Sport

Biathlete Kuzmina dominated in women's 10 km pursuit

She did not make any mistake at the shooting range.

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Slovakia and Switzerland have a similar mental landscape

Slovakia feels younger, Switzerland seems more colourful, says Swiss Ambassador Alexander Hoffet.

Swiss Ambassador to Slovakia Alexander Hoffet

Business

Non-governmental and non-profit organisations will get a new register

NGOs refuse accusations of non-transparent financing.

The new register of non-profit and similar organisations may lead to better synergy.

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Investment Advisory Guide for Slovakia

Your key to understanding the Slovak business environment.

News

Following his communication with Zsuzsová, Vanek resigns from his post as prosecutor

Zsuzsová has been charged in connection with the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak.

Business

Jobs, phone calls and banks. What to prepare for after Brexit

Mobile operators and airports do not expect changes.

Opinion

Velvet Revolution: Few expected a smooth and non-violent transfer of power in the country

Images from the history of the Sme daily: The Revolution

SNP Square during the Velvet Revolution.

Travel

Spectacular Slovakia #27: Time gets telescoped in eastern Slovakia

Šariš: There’s a lot of Slovakia east of Prešov and Košice.

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Breath-taking photographs of Slovak mountains

Illustrations of selected churches in Slovakia

Spring in Bratislava

Beauty of Slovakia

News

Zuzana Čaputová, the winner of the first round of presidential elections in Slovakia

Čaputová represents a rare victory for liberal forces in central Europe

A world media report about the victory of Zuzana Čaputová in the presidential election.

Čaputová leads in the poll before the run-off

She is supported mostly by young people and respondents with a university education.

Second round runner-ups Zuzana Čaputová and Maroš Šefčovič

War veteran Milan Píka has died

He served in the British Royal Air Force during WWII.

Business

The biggest construction site in central Europe at 4.4 hectares large.

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What does the biggest construction site in central Europe look like?

Construction of central bus station Stanica Nivy in Bratislava continues.

Reopened Prievidza airport expected to attract tourists and investors

Company Brose Prievidza invested millions into modernisation of the airport.

Two aircraft from Germany landed during the reopening of Prievidza Airport.

Blog: Organisations have difficulty finding qualified foreign language workers

The Elite Language Center recently conducted an online survey to learn more about foreign language use for business purposes in Slovakia.

Opinion

Blog: 10 things I do not miss about America

I experienced an interesting liberation from some aspects of American society that I became accustomed to.

Blog: Open those windows, please

It can bring about some real changes.

Blog: Join the success story of your favorite local brand

Crowd investing - a lesser known path to sources of capital which offers regional businesses the necessary foundation for international growth and innovation.

Travel

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Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between March 22 and March 31, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.