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Stricter approach to gambling refused
Gambling operators will not have to verify players to protect children and people in material need.
Education minister investigated, again
The prosecutor’s office claims it did not solve the case five years ago because it did not receive criminal complaints.
Terrorism may impact holiday plans
But other popular holiday destinations may fill the gap, travel agencies expect.
Starbucks opens in Slovakia
The first café opens in Bratislava, but other big cities may follow.
Police prosecute mayor for attack on artist
Mayor of the village of Veľký Lipník (Prešov Region) assaulted artist Ľuboš Lorenz who tried to paint over the memorial plaque dedicated to a communist-era official on May 28.
Eight Slovak policemen will go to EURO 2016 for security reasons
Foreign Ministry promises to assist Slovak citizens during the European Championship in football (EURO 2016) in France, together with eight Slovak police officers.
VW celebrates 25 years in Slovakia
The carmaker has produced more than 4.5 million vehicles of 13 different models and 6.8 million gearboxes.
Slovakia improves in competitiveness
The country moved by six places to 40th in the competitiveness ranking, mostly thanks to solid economic development.
Court dismissed lawsuit of a fired teacher
Ex-teacher Oto Žarnay, now an MP for OĽaNO-NOVA, was complaining about being laid off after referring to corruption at his school. He wants to appeal.
Constitutional Court to deal with quotas for Slovak music
General Prosecutor Jaromír Čižnár proposed on May 27 to check on the compliance of quotas with the Slovak Constitution. The General Prosecutor’s Office argues that the law which introduced the quotas does not respect the principles of a legally consistent state.
Festival hails Slovak presidency, Italian anniversary
THE ESSENCE of Italy will flood the streets of Bratislava – and some other cities of Slovakia – again this year: the Dolce Vitaj festival has become a regular part of the country’s cultural, social and also business life in June.
Slovaks are taking loans unreasonably
Slovak households are taking loans at the fastest pace in the CEE region; the rate of debts has been increasing steadily since 2003, according to a recent report of the central bank.
Foreign media hail Slovak football victory over Germany
After Slovak national football team beat the German one 3:1 on May 29, foreign – especially the British – media reacted. The next day, coach Kozák announced the line-up for the EC.
Haščák asked court to ban parliament from debating Gorilla – in vain
Partner of the Penta financial group Jaroslav Haščák asked the Constitutional Court to abolish the resolution on the parliamentary session on the Gorilla case and to remove all documents on it from the House’s website.
Slovak model found guilty of murder in Spain
Slovak model found guilty of murdering British jeweller on May 27 in Spain. She will spend 15.5 years in prison.
SaS, OĽaNO-NOVA set up opposition council
The two strongest opposition parties Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) and Ordinary People/Independent Personalities-NOVA (OĽaNO-NOVA) signed a contract on establishing the opposition council.
Climate change has big impact on winemakers
Warmer temperatures see Slovakia growing new grape varieties, but extreme weather can harm harvest.
State seeks softer touch on court orders for kids
Incident involving first-grader sparks concerns, push for changes.
Chief conductor bids farewell to Slovak Philharmonic
This relationship began before I took the position, and it will continue afterwards, says Slovak Philharmonic (SF) Chief Conductor Emmanuel Villaume, who is leaving after seven years.
Slovakia defeats the world champions
The friendly match against the current world champions was good for Slovakia. The Slovak national football team defeated Germany with a result 3:1.
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