Daren Oldring and Eva Pristasova.

Blog: Foreign actors hold a mirror up to politicians of Slovakia

Performance of a modern version of the Slovak classic drama “Čaj u pána senátora” (The Senator's Tea) in English

2. jun 2016
Trade unionists, from left, Ján Šlauka, Jozef Balica and Mikuláš Hintoš.

Trade unions: U.S. Steel Košice paying for bad situation in USA

Trade unionists disagree with reduction of labour force at the steelmaker.

2. jun 2016

Tax Freedom Day falls on June 2 this year

It arrived earlier this year thanks to state holidays and the leap year.

2. jun 2016

Carrefour may end up in hands of former partner of Penta

Hefty fines may be one of the reasons behind the current problems of the retail chain.

2. jun 2016

Prisoner escaped from Leopoldov

A 24-year old man who was imprisoned for eight years and eight months for robbery has been on the run since Thursday morning.

2. jun 2016
Ľubomír Galko.

Galko won't run for SaS chair

Incumbent Richard Sulík remains the only candidate in the run up to the election on June 11.

2. jun 2016
Robert Fico (left) and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on June 1 in Brussels.

As EU presidency looms, Fico goes anti-Muslim again

Prime minister's statements harm the image of the country but are unlikely to have a direct impact on turn as head of EU Council. Still, quotas for relocation of refugees will not feature high on the agenda.

2. jun 2016
ChaoTica (Derniere) in SDKE

Foreigners: Events around Slovakia

Tips for performances, exhibitions and other events in the Slovak regions between June 3 and 12, including picnic, festivals, classical music, outdoor events, dance, opera, derniere, exchange and more.

2. jun 2016
Illustrative stock photo

Need for digital skills increases

But it may be a problem to meet the demands without participation of state and change in the approach at schools.

2. jun 2016
The Pavilion of Music of Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

University in Nitra opens unique pavilion for musicians

The Pavilion of Music offers students a sound lab, ballet hall, multi-purpose room and several classrooms for theory classes starting in late-May.

2. jun 2016
l-r: PM Robert Fico, EC President Jean-Claude Juncker, Deputy PM for Investments and Informatisation Peter Pellegrini

Slovak presidency symbolically begins in Brussels

Slovak PM meets with several EU representatives during his early June visit to Brussels.

2. jun 2016

Number of people infected with tick-borne encephalitis rises

A local tick-borne encephalitis infection broke out in Košice last weekend. Consumption of sheep cheese may have caused the problem.

2. jun 2016
Deputy PM for Investments and Informatisation Peter Pellegrini

Deputy PM’s office gets new powers

About 20 employees have refused to work for the new office.

2. jun 2016
Mochovce

Mochovce closer to completion; price tag raises

Electricity prices affect SE’s profits.

2. jun 2016

Summer season at open-air pools in Bratislava starts

First open-air pools in the capital open.

2. jun 2016
Bratislava Design Week

Foreigners: Events in Bratislava

Tips for performances, exhibitions and other events in the capital between June 3 and 12, including a Slovak folklore, derniere, dance performance, classical music, design, discussion, exhibitions, meetings, festivals and more.

1. jun 2016

EC asks Slovakia to change its land law

Commission concerned that rules discriminate against other EU nationals in purchase of agricultural land.

1. jun 2016
Household consumption should contribute to economic growth this year.

OECD expects Slovak economy to slow down

Yet it should remain above 3 percent.

1. jun 2016

Fire brigades fought fire in Karlova Ves

Firefighters are still cleaning up after the fire.

1. jun 2016
President of ČESMAD Pavol Jančovič

Hauliers demand changes to French and German regulations

Slovak association also submitted a protest letter to the French Embassy and the EC Representation Office in Bratislava.

1. jun 2016
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