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Lower VAT reduces prices on some food
THE VALUE added tax on basic food products decreased from 20 percent to 10 percent on January 1.
Predictions for 2016
It’s the New Year and everything is possible. In Slovakia, the first quarter of the year will almost entirely focus on the March parliamentary elections, and the second half will see the country in the European spotlight as Brussels diplomats, bureaucrats and journalists bring their traveling circus to Bratislava as part of the EU Council presidency. In the meantime, here are some predictions about the year to come in domestic, European and international affairs:
Slovak Kia plant produced 338,000 cars in 2015
THE KIA Motors Slovakia company produced 338,000 cars last year, which is an increase of 4 percent year-on-year.
Netflix streaming in Slovakia
THE SERVICE Netflix that offers unlimited watching of films and series, including the latest globally popular ones, has arrived in Slovakia.
Priest, former dissident Srholec died
PRIEST Anton Srholec, a communist-time dissident and charity proponent, died on the morning of January 7 in Bratislava, at age 86.
Snow Bethlehem at Rainer mountain chalet returns
NEAR Rainer mountain chalet at Starolesnianska poľana in the High Tatras, a Bethlehem made of snow was created also this year.
Unwanted puppies flood animal shelters
ANIMAL shelters all over Slovakia are reporting increased numbers of puppies being taken in over the holidays.
Mixed developments in real estate
The real estate market is experiencing mixed development with the industrial sector reviving.
Košice becomes European City of Sport 2016
KOŠICE started the year in which they bear the title European City of Sport on January 6, with an opening ceremony in the Main Street.
People can donate food on Thursday via mobile
PEOPLE who have surplus food after the Christmas holidays can donate it to those in need on Thursday, January 7, in Bratislava.
Register of distrainments will be available to public
FROM July 2016, public will be able for the first time to take a look into the central register of distrainments; until now, only state authorities can have a look.
Netherlands, Slovakia and Malta ink joint equality declaration
THE NETHERLANDS, Slovakia and Malta, as the new joint holders of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union have signed a joint declaration on gender equality, this being one of the main goals and tasks of the EU.
Authorities still ignore whistleblowers
THE INTERIOR of Ivan Cehelský’s house in Považská Bystrica resembles a fairy tale cottage. There is tastefully placed furniture, porcelain in the cabinets and every visitor is welcomed by smell of Christmas pastries. Yet there is something strange about the house.
Blog: Four New Year's resolutions for Slovakia
Around this time of year, people start debating whether resolutions made in the new year are valuable. Whatever your opinion, the change in the calendar is an opportunity (among many) to reflect on the last year and see what needs to change in Slovakia.
Countrywide events
Tips for events in Slovakia between January 8 and 17, including a lot of classical, live, world and jazz music, dance, opera, folklore, and more.
2015 the second hottest year in Europe
THE YEAR 2015 was the second hottest on record in Europe, the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMÚ) wrote on its website, citing information from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Christians celebrate Epiphany, Orthodox Christmas
THE BELIEVERS in Slovakia celebrate two different feasts on January 6, which is a national holiday in Slovakia.
Eset reveals malware behind electricity outage in Ukraine
CYBERATTACKS against energy companies in Ukraine in December 2015 are connected to attacks on media and targeted cyber-espionage against Ukrainian government agencies.
Slovak police officers will go to Macedonia
THE SLOVAK Interior Ministry will deploy 25 police officers to assist in securing public order in Macedonia.
19 million Slovak crowns still in circulation
SEVEN years after adopting the euro the Slovak crowns remain in circulation.
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- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
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- From eight to thousands of runners. How Košice marathon rose to prominence Photo
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- Iconic Slovak barn still draws crowds. Without donors, it might have been lost Photo
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- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
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- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
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- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
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