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Fire-brigade extinguishes fire at Bratislava hospital
Fire-fighters from Bratislava were called to help with the fire at Bratislava University Hospital (UNB) in Mickiewiczova Street on April 27 evening.
Olympic torch relay 2016 started by Hrivnák-Klocová, Martikán
Slovak Olympic athletes Lucia Hrivnák-Klocová a Michal Martikán lit the torch of the Slovak Olympic Relay Rio 2016 on April 27.
eHealth deadlines to be postponed, reasons investigated
Deadlines for eHealth projects will be postponed, according to the amendment to the Health Insurance Act greenlighted by the Parliament in a fast-tracked procedure on April 27.
Government not obliged to report on EU-funds and investigations
Slovak government will not be obliged to submit progress reports involving investigations into cases as well as the drawing of EU funds.
UPDATED: Foreigners: Events in Bratislava
Tips for performances, exhibitions and other events in the capital between April 29 and May 8, including concerts, classical music, a literary festival, a run for mothers, bird watching, gastronomy events, open-air Dance Day, May-Day Festival, and more.
Number of shopping centres rising
The retail market in Slovakia is growing, as a result of positive macroeconomic indicators and increasing trust of consumers. Along with capital, developers also keep an eye on regions.
Fascism in our time
Neither appeasement nor non-engagement can defeat the resurgent far-right.
State health insurer terminates dubious contracts
Current VšZP chair criticises his predecessor, who signed agreements with firms linked to his own aunt.
Sagan is the best contemporary cyclist
Statistics suggest that victories and points earned place Sagan far ahead of the competition.
Freezing temperatures impact fruits
Some winemakers say they have lost this year's whole harvest due to spring freezes.
Iraqi refugees told their story
The Pokoj a Dobro (Peace and Goodness) civic association organised a meeting of Slovaks and Iraqi refugees who arrived in the country last December.
Problems persist with e-sticker system
New leadership of the Transport Ministry planning changes in fines.
Freezing temperatures break record
Piešťany and Oravská Lesná report record lows.
Number of virtual cash registers to increase
It is possible that more entrepreneurs will use virtual cash registers.
Committee discussed excessive VAT refunds at closed session
The session was disrupted by the confidence vote on the government's programme statement, but is set to continue.
Government wins confidence
After a week-long debate the parliament approved the programme statement of the new government.
Mazák to run for the EU General Court
A new candidate proposed, after Mária Patakyová was rejected due to her lack of French.
Data still less popular than calls
Slovaks use mobile phones and other mobile devices ever more intensely. Despite a faster mobile internet and launch of new technologies, they still “only” make phone calls most of all.
The power of the Hussite tradition
ALMOST all wooden churches in Slovakia are located in Orava or in the east of the country. There is one exception, though – the gothic church of St. Nicholas in Bánovce nad Bebravou, which is partially built from wood.
Fico tight-lipped about his health
The Slovak Prime Minister says nothing about his current health issues; US President Barack Obama reveals even his blood pressure.
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