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Military police train for EU presidency
The Defence Ministry has also reported that US military aircraft will fly over Slovakia during April and May
Ferry scandal figure leaves post
Ladislav Lazar is leaving his post at state-run company Water Management Construction
Spiš Castle makes it to National Geographic Traveller
National Geographic Traveller has published a gallery of 11 castles including Slovakia's Spiš Castle.
Slovakia celebrates International Roma Day
The word ‘Gypsy’, often used in a derogatory or disrespectful way, was officially discarded in favour of ‘Roma’ 45 years ago.
We can learn from history and create a more inclusive society
The United States has paid its own high economic and societal price from segregation. Our experience may help other countries dealing with these difficult issues.
Slovak airports busier but still trail EU average
Despite the addition of new routes from Bratislava and Košice Slovakia is still lacking air links with the main hubs in Europe.
Education minister already pressured to resign
Opposition accuses Plavčan of misconduct at student loan fund.
Foreigners: Events around Slovakia
Tips for events around Slovakia between April 8 and 17, including musical festival, dance premiere, concert and operas, beauty contest casting, fashion show, exotic food tasting, travel evening, exhibitions and more.
Remiáš murder case reopened
Police say they have new evidence, likely testimony from prominent underworld figures who might have been involved in the murder, writes Sme daily.
Penta won dispute with Hospodárske Noviny
The Hospodárske Noviny (HN) daily was ordered by a court to apologise to the Penta Investment group for an opinion piece of its former employee Dag Daniš, the kauzagorila.sk website owned by Penta wrote.
Health Ministry: Forai’s tenure at VšZP over for good
Former director of state-owned health insurer VšZP Marcel Forai has ultimately terminated his tenure at the company, Health Minister Tomáš Drucker announced on April 6.
OĽaNO-NOVA promotes parliamentary investigative committees
Opposition MPs Daniel Lipšic and Igor Matovič will propose a constitutional amendment at parliament’s next session designed to create parliamentary investigative bodies.
MP Budaj proposes to scrap Vladimír Mečiar’s amnesties
Ordinary People and Independent Personalities (OĽaNO) MP Ján Budaj will try to cancel the amnesties of former prime minister Vladimír Mečiar.
Most-Híd’s Ravasz becomes new government proxy for Roma
Most-Híd nominee Ábel Ravasz will become the new Government Proxy for Roma Communities, replacing Ordinary People’s (OĽaNO’s) Peter Pollák.
Cabinet: 2,686 people worked illegally in 2015
As many as 2,686 people were found to be illegally employed (by 1,448 employers) in 2015.
Flights start from Bratislava to main Brussels’ airport Friday
Following the recent tragedy at Zaventem airport in Brussels, which closed the city’s main airport, normal services have gradually been resumed.
Ministers hand over programme priorities’ drafts
New ministers have given their drafts of programme priorities to Prime Minister Robert Fico, to be discussed by the government, on April 6.
Panama Papers have Slovak ties
The documents leaked from the law firm Mossack Fonseca also point to Slovakia.
Former Roma proxy leaves mixed record
Changes made by former government proxy for Roma communities Peter Pollák are now before Constitutional Court.
Slovak firms unprepared for digital single market
The IT Association has prepared a road show for owners and managers of firms.
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- Bratislava unveils its first 3D-printed bus stop Photo
- After years of straddling two worlds, this American is now reconnecting with his Slovak roots
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- Why a British teacher chose Slovakia as home Audio
- Bratislava unveils its first 3D-printed bus stop Photo
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- Where can vegetarians and gluten-free diners eat out in Bratislava?
- Slovak physicist: I do not employ doctoral students; I make them go abroad. I expect them to push us forward
- Irish metal band to make long-awaited debut in Bratislava Video
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- “We, the European Ministers of Culture, are calling to open our eyes to the richness of our own cinema”
- Weekend: Summer kick-offs around every corner Photo
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