U.S. Steel Košice back to normal

The largest private employer in eastern Slovakia, the steelworks U.S Steel Košice has cancelled the three-day weekend and restored the five-day working week for its employees.

2. feb 2016

Spanish firm Cintra selected to build Bratislava bypass

The final say is now in the hands of the government.

2. feb 2016
Slovak majolica

Push to protect more local products

MAJOLICA from Modra, golden onyx from Levice, lace from Soľná Baňa or Piešťany mud could be included among products with protected geographical indication.

2. feb 2016

Gov't ignores chance to upgrade energy sector

Monopolistic business interests and state intervention prevent investment in renewable energy sources, improved efficiency and smart grid technology. They block the country from accessing free money that would make energy cheaper, cleaner and more efficient.

2. feb 2016
Consumers have reduced their spending due to high inflation and spent savings.

Traditional brands stand test of time

SLOVAKS remain fans of products like Kofola, Horalky or Zlatý Bažant that have been around for decades. Retailers know that customers like them and pass their passion on to younger generations – marketing campaigns are made to match.

2. feb 2016
Illustrative stock photo.

Breeding brings a new sheep

AT THE Agrokomplex 2015 agricultural fair in Nitra, visitors were able to watch the milking of a new Slovak breed, Slovenská dojná ovca – Slovak Milk Sheep.

2. feb 2016
Prešov hospital strongly feels lack of nurses, February 1.

Nurses left hospitals, causing emergency situation

WHEN nurses’ resignation notices became effective on Monday, February 1, at least two hospitals experienced serious problems: the teaching hospitals in Žilina and Prešov where about one-fifth of all nurses have resigned.

1. feb 2016
L. Palme: Popradské Pleso

Efforts of Professor Domin

IF WE could go back in time a century or two and saw the High Tatras, we might be surprised.

1. feb 2016
Slovak Mihalíková (L) and Russian Kalinska won the junior doubles at Australian Open.

Slovak tennis player won Australian Open

A SLOVAK tennis player in the junior category, Tereza Mihalíková, won the doubles at the Australian Open with Anna Kalinska, while also making it to the finals in singles.

1. feb 2016
RegioJet now operates in Slovakia.

RegioJet and Leo Express trains stopped due to bomb threat

POLICE stopped trains of private carriers RegioJet and Leo Express on February 1 due to an alleged bomb threat.

1. feb 2016
PM Fico (L) in Nitra

Fico also protects Nitra swimming pools against migrants

THE GOVENRMENT plans to allocate more than a quarter billion euros for increasing state security. Of this money, one part will go to prevent changes in the schedule for public swimming at indoor pools in the Nitra region.

1. feb 2016
Bratislava

EU presidency: Capital faces repairs and improvement, free wi-fi in Old Town

IN THE upcoming months, vast construction and beautifying works in the streets of the Slovak capital will start, that have been unseen for years.

1. feb 2016
Marek Vician

Breadroll machine finds success

INVENTORS of a device to administer breadrolls and unpacked bakery products in batches want to garner success also abroad.

1. feb 2016
Canada has announced that it will take around 25,000 Syrians from Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.

Canada’s warm welcome

There are many lessons learned from past experience. The first is to ensure that newcomers can work when they arrive.

1. feb 2016
Žinčica, the boiled sheep whey

Žinčica protected by trademark

ŽINČICA, the boiled sheep whey is currently not a delicacy that can be bought only at shepherd’s huts but also in many shops. However, some drinks sold as žinčica do not meet the criteria for this product.

1. feb 2016
Slovakia is trying to find its own brand.

Branding is about more than a logo

Marketing strategy is one step to promote Slovakia abroad, ministry says.

1. feb 2016
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