The automotive industry is the driving force of industrial production in Slovakia.

Industrial production up y-o-y in June, growth decelerated, analysts say

Slovakia’s industrial output increased by 2.2 percent year-on-year in June 2016, according to the Slovak Statistics Office (ŠÚ).

11. aug 2016
The British Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) company comes to Nitra among foreign investments.

Foreign investment up in 2016

The volume of foreign investments in Slovakia increased 200 percent as compared to the same period last year.

10. aug 2016
Welsh heavy metal band Bullet for My Valentine

Foreigners: Events in Bratislava

Tips for performances and other events in the capital between August 12 and 21, including classical music, concerts, outdoor, workshop, party, games and more.

10. aug 2016
Donovaly is a popular ski resort.

Tasting Slovak snow (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)

This regularly updated feature on popular ski resorts in Slovakia includes tips on where to free ride and snowboard.

10. aug 2016
Carola Tautz, sister of Hartmut Tautz, standing at the memorial.

Memorial commemorates victim of the Iron Curtain

The ceremony remembered a young German man, who was trying to escape to Austria in 1986.

10. aug 2016
The place, where the new stadium should stand.

National stadium to be completed in early 2018

The stadium will be completed nine years after the original deadline.

10. aug 2016
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Holidaymakers struggle mostly with digestive problems

People should prepare for high fees for medical treatment.

10. aug 2016
Bratislava airport, departure hall

Nearly 1 million passengers handled by Bratislava airport

The airport also saw an increase in handled freight.

10. aug 2016
Sieť party leader Radoslav Procházka

Investigation of the Matovič-Procházka recording ends

The recording raised suspicions over the financing of the presidential campaign of Sieť’s leader.

10. aug 2016

Myths about EU overreach are rampant

Thanks to the EU passengers have to be compensated for a delayed flight and people make significantly cheaper calls abroad.

10. aug 2016
Celeste Buckingham's debut song is among the most viewed Slovak music videos on YouTube.
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Most popular Slovak music videos on YouTube: You only live once

What are the most-viewed Slovak music videos on YouTube? Here is our list of the top five.

10. aug 2016
Students of Studia Academica Slovaca arrive to the ceremonial opening of the 52nd edition of the summer school.
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Oldest Slovak language summer school starts

Since beginning in 1965, the courses have produced 6,000 graduates. This year, there are 157 enrolled from 33 countries,

10. aug 2016
Matej Beňuš

Slovakia has its first medal

It is already the 30th Olympic medal for Slovakia since becoming an independent country.

10. aug 2016
Marcel Forai, former head of Slovakia's state-owned, and biggest health insurer, Všeobecná Zdravotná Poisťovňa (VšZP)

State insurer fined for contracts with auntie Anka

VšZP has to pay €15,000 for several flaws found in its agreements.

10. aug 2016

Hackers attacked thousands of Facebook users

Victims were clicking on a hoax about a terrorist attack in Prague.

10. aug 2016
Eduard Adamčík

Sieť critics may boycott congress

But the current chair considers it only fear of the success of their candidate for the leading post in the party.

10. aug 2016
The Supreme Court building.

Bonuses at the Supreme Court to be checked

The inspection may start by the end of this year.

10. aug 2016
Fans at the stadium in Trnava during the August 4 match against FC Austria Wien.

Trnava football club punished for racists

It claims to improve its communication with fans.

9. aug 2016
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Alleged mafia boss sentenced to life

Altogether 16 people found guilty of committing 19 crimes; the verdict is not yet valid.

9. aug 2016
The nuclear power station in Mochovce

Completion of Mochovce plant investigated

The police launched prosecution shortly after a late July raid at the nuclear power plant.

9. aug 2016
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