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Norwegian prime minister to visit Slovakia
Next week, the Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg will visit Slovakia. Her trip has been approved by the government, the SITA newswire wrote on August 17.
Government suspends debate on higher TV fees
Talks on an amendment to a law that would increase the fees to be paid by all citizens for the broadcasting of public TV and radio by RTVS were suspended on August 17.
Slovak-Dutch cooperation in water management continues
Experts discuss flood risks, supply, treatment of wastewater and information systems.
Sieť to change the coalition
The prime minister expects the changes to be only cosmetic, analysts agree the coalition remains firm.
Slovaks have mixed performances at Rio Olympics
Slovak kayak sprinters Erik Vlček and Juraj Tarr unexpectedly made it to the finals in double kayak, K2, on August 17.
Government passes stricter legislation against extremism
The amendment is part of a legislative package that applies a number of legally binding EU directives to Slovakia’s legal system.
Slovakia to sign additional protocol on prevention of terrorism
The Cabinet gave its approval for Slovakia to sign the Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism, which is a response to so-called foreign terrorist fighters.
Homophobe of the Year is Marian Kotleba
The winner of the fourth year of the poll for the anti-award Homophobe of the Year goes to Marian Kotleba.
Foreigners: Events in Bratislava
Tips for performances and other events in the capital between August 19 and 28, including classical music, concerts, ride, festivals, fashion event and more.
Adrenaline rush in Slovakia (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)
This regularly updated feature on adrenaline adventures includes Slovakia's extreme race track and terrain sports.
Špirko to remain on Bašternák case
Prosecutor is no longer accused of abusing his power.
Blog: Can small Slovak NGOs help solving global challenges?
A small gesture in the beginning can have a huge impact in the end, especially when workshops and educative tools are used on a weekly basis.
Slovak Olympic House has smuggled food
Bryndza, other delicacies, bypassed customs inspections in transit to Rio 2016.
Lessons from Sieť
Party's breakup offers textbook example of how not to do things.
Kotleba’s patrols to be illegal
The new amendment to the law supports the previously changed rules for transport adopted by the state carrier, ZSSK.
Opposition rejects time limits
Despite the criticism, the speaker of parliament sees no undemocratic provisions in the proposal.
Government approves new anti-shell law
The new rules may improve transparency in relations between the state, public administration and businesses, the justice minister says.
Trade unions at steelworks agree with amendment to collective deal
The trade unions at U.S. Steel Košice discussed the planned redundancies.
Belgian scouts preserving castle
Scouts from Slovakia received help also from their Belgian colleagues this year.
350 students join in Belgian dance
The schoolchildren from first to seventh grade were training from the beginning of 2016.
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
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