The assembly hall of parliament

Christian Democrats would return to the parliament

Two current parliamentary parties, We Are Family and Sieť, would not win mandates.

6. jul 2016
l-r: Igor Matovič (OĽaNO-NOVA), Ľubomír Galko (SaS) and Daniel Lipšic (OĽaNO-NOVA)

No-confidence vote against Fico postponed

Yet the opposition will still try to oust the interior minister at the session starting at 14:00.

6. jul 2016
John Clark (r) reporting about completion works at Mochovce on June 24.

Clark: Complexity of the project has changed

John Clark managing the final works on the third and fourth units of the nuclear power plant Mochovce spoke about the project and more.

6. jul 2016
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Primary milk producers to receive €33 million

The average purchase prices of milk continues to decrease, the milk producers’ association claims.

6. jul 2016

Sagan holds both yellow and green jerseys

Though Slovak cyclist Peter Sagan did not win the stage, he kept the leading position and regained the top place in the points classification.

6. jul 2016
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Highest number of people in a decade in rehab

More men than women suffer from addiction.

6. jul 2016
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Slovakia to change rules for land acquisition

Decision comes after critical responses from Brussels.

6. jul 2016

Triblavina highway project still prompts disagreement

Residents of municipalities outside Bratislava -- Bernolákovo, Chorvátsky Grob, Vajnory -- are petitioning against proposed changes to the Triblavina intersection plan.

6. jul 2016
One of numerous sculptures depicting Ss Cyril and Methodius in Slovakia.
5. jul 2016
Daniel Milo

Expert in extremism Milo leaves Interior Ministry

Milo remains tight-lipped about reasons behind his departure.

5. jul 2016
The Rio 2016 sign stands in front of the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil is ready for Olympics

Today, exactly 30 days before the world`s greatest sporting event is scheduled to begin, Brazil say it is ready to host the first Olympic and Paralympic Games to take place in South America.

5. jul 2016
Protest rally in Bratislava.

Protesters again call on Kaliňák to resign

Rallies were held in Bratislava and in Košice.

5. jul 2016

Special coin for presidency issued

The National Bank of Slovakia (NBS) issued a silver collector coin worth €10 on the occasion of the country’s presidency over the EU Council on June 14. The author of the design is painter Vladimír Pavlica, the SITA newswire reported.

5. jul 2016

A Slovak Christmas tree in Brussels?

Placing a Christmas tree from Slovakia at the main square in Brussels might be a nice way of ending the country’s presidency over the EU council, said Slovak Ambassador to Belgium Stanislav Vallo.

5. jul 2016
Historic treasures in the automobile industry rode along the Piešťany - Bojnice route.

Automotive history returned to the Trenčín Region

A premiere of the Slovak Fiwa World Rally welcomed worldwide brands from the automobile industry, among them some historical pieces that are the last remaining model.

4. jul 2016
Food festivals are a good way to get acquainted with the latest trends.

Forget about halušky (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)

This regularly updated article on Slovak cuisine includes information on trends and tastes in traditional and modern Slovak cooking.

4. jul 2016
Peter Sagan of Slovakia (L) crosses the finish line ahead of France’s Julian Alaphilippe (R) and Spain's Alejandro Valverde to win the second stage of the Tour de France cycling race Sunday, July 3, 2016.
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Sagan won 2nd stage of Tour de France, without realising

Slovak cycling racer Peter Sagan failed to show one of his typical poses for fans after the second stage of Tour de France – he first did not even realise he won.

4. jul 2016
Auxt (C) with ex-minister Brecely (R) and Žilina regional governor Juraj Blanár

After 100 days in power, minister promises more highways

A further 177 kilometres of highways are to be built to complete the D1 highway from Bratislava to Košice except for the Turany-Hubová section.

4. jul 2016
2016 pilgrimage to Marian Hill, Levoča

Largest mass-scale event in Slovakia is Levoča pilgrimage

Neither a folklore performance nor a traditional rock festival is the most mass visited event in Slovakia. Every year, about half a million people come to the Marian Hill – Mariánska hora – in Levoča during two days of pilgrimage.

4. jul 2016
Teachers' banner at the July 1 protest in downtown Bratislava.

Teachers protest during start of EU presidency

In a series of teachers’ actions, the Slovak Teachers’ Initiative (ISU) organised another protest march through Bratislava city centre on July 1, the day when Slovakia’s EU presidency started.

4. jul 2016
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