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Slovak living in Belgium gets title
It would not be good if Slovakia forgot about Ján Valach, said Slovak Ambassador to Belgium.
Startups presented in the Netherlands
The event was held within Startup Fest Europe.
Belgium offers investment info
To support exports the Slovak ministry operates a business centre that can find the appropriate cooperation partner for Belgian firms.
Sixty years of visual art in a nutshell
Each year, some parts of Italian art come to Slovakia within the Dolce vitaj festival; this time, Viva Italia! presents 60 years of modern art.
Gates of castle open after ten years
After renovations to its park, tower, and Baroque chapel, the Budatín Castle opened to the public on the last day of July.
Musical message from Šariš
In this photo from 1909, a band from the region of Šariš is posing. According to the plate one of the musicians is holding, it is clear that the picture was taken somewhere in Bohemia.
Altitude adventures in Slovakia (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)
This regularly updated feature on high-altitude activities in Slovakia includes indoor skydiving and bungee jumping over the Danube.
Slovak athletes experience also disappointment in Rio
Apart from those Slovak athletes at the summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro who garnered success, even medals in some cases, some of those who were expected to place well, or even vie for medals, failed.
Human Rights League to start helping foreigners in Trnava
Following on the heels of Slovakia’s two major metropolises – Bratislava and Košice – the Human Rights League will be offering free-of-charge legal counselling for foreigners in Trnava as well.
Fitch affirms Slovakia’s A+ rating
The Fitch Ratings agency has affirmed an A+ rating for Slovakia, with a stable outlook due to its proven ability to attract foreign investment, a solid banking sector and eurozone membership.
Statistics Office: Deflation deepens y-o-y in July
Year-on-year inflation stood at minus 0.9 percent in July 2016, with core inflation at minus 0.3 percent and net inflation at zero percent, the Slovak Statistics Office (ŠÚ) reported on August 12.
Minister Brecely scraps IT tender launched by predecessor
Transport Minister Roman Brecely last week scrapped the public procurement for an IT project for the so-called centralised ”Atlas of Passive Infrastructure”.
Belgian investors are looking for opportunities
Benefits of freight railway line between Slovakia and Belgium are yet to be seen.
Back to normal, with fresh ambitions
Over the course of six months the tension at the start of the presidency has become daily routine.
Princess opens the Miró exhibition
The visit to Slovakia coincided with Slovakia assuming the presidency from the Netherlands.
Talks on controversial tax on hold
The tax would also involve banks, insurance companies and also pension fund management firms.
Blog: Walking across Slovakia: Day 4
No tents, no sleeping rough, two teenagers and two adults, 900km, 4 rucksacks and some maps, a lot of maps: this is going to be fun.
Beat the heat in Slovakia’s waterparks (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)
This regularly updated feature on water resorts in Slovakia includes aquaparks and the "Slovak Sea".
Blog: 8 surprising things I've learnt at a camp with Roma kids
When you are sending Roma to gas chambers, are you also sending the eight-year-old Anička from Veľká Ida who has a bigger Charisma than the whole coalition government?
Economic growth surprisingly positive
The second quarter however may be impacted by Brexit effects.
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- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- From eight to thousands of runners. How Košice marathon rose to prominence Photo
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Iconic Slovak barn still draws crowds. Without donors, it might have been lost Photo
- 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
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 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
- From eight to thousands of runners. How Košice marathon rose to prominence Photo
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- 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
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 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
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- 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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