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Tensions between PM Peter Pellegrini and the SNS party of Andrej Danko are growing.

The coalition mentions early elections

PM Peter Pellegrini was critical of SNS. The party responded that his opinion is not important.

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Noerr appoints a new national counsel starting from 2019

Noerr has promoted experienced lawyer, Martin Ťupek to national counsel from 1 January 2019.

News

An entrepreneur has avoided trial 30 times since embezzling non-banking firms in 2002

The Supreme Court has suspended prosecution of Jozef Majský, who embezzled non-banking firms Horizont Slovakia and BMG Invest more than 15 years ago.

Businessman Jozef Majský during the trial in February 2010.

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We were joking before the trip, women from the first transport to Auschwitz recall

On March 25, Slovakia marked 75 years since the first transport of Jews to the Nazi concentration camp in Auschwitz.

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Culture & lifestyle

Bratislava is the passage of my life, says photographer Anton Sládek

He has been taking pictures of the city since his youth.

Opinion

China is shopping in southern Europe

News this week should trigger serious concern that the EU is on the verge of full disintegration. But not the news you think.

The European Central Bank acted mid-week, surprising some analysts.

Opinion

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.

British PM Theresa May greets her Slovak counterpart Peter Pellegrini.

News

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.

News

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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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.

First witnesses heard in the case of Henry Acorda's death

The attacker, Juraj Hossu, remains in prison.

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

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.

Only one-third of companies in Slovakia described as innovative

Environmental innovation will be needed more than ever in the years to come.

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.

Opinion

Blog: Open those windows, please

It can bring about some real changes.

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.

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.