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Bratislava lives 20 years of dance
Slovak festivals are experiencing a period of anniversaries – and one of them is the 20th edition of the Bratislava in Movement event. Its programme is not jam-packed, but rather filled with big names and foreign highlights.
Modern Business Hotel in the City Centre with Great History – Hotel Tatra ****
In the thirties of the last century a new hotel was open and it fascinated citizens of Bratislava by its modern architecture and it gradually became popular thanks to the cozy café, French restaurant and cabaret Tatra later renamed as the famous Tatra revue.
Some tax changes satisfy, others annoy
Cabinet reduces corporate tax and increases flat-rate expenses, but also introduces tax on dividends.
No direction
The beginning of the end: Even Smer’s greatest strategic asset, unity, is splintered as MEPs openly criticise the party’s direction — or lack thereof.
Capital may get national park
Biggest threat to floodplain forests is planting of non-native poplar cultivars.
Sagan first Slovak ever to become brand ambassador for Slovakia
“I didn’t even need to win the Olympics to get it,” said Sagan.
Slovakia seeks €228 million from Enel
The Economy Ministry wants finally to close the privatisation of Slovenské Elektrárne after 10 years.
Quote of the week
“The semantic universe of lawyers and barristers is different from the semantic universe of politicians.”
Third graded strike attracted 2,031 teachers
If no change in teachers’ conditions comes, ISU will continue strikes on October 7, omitting four lessons.
Small entrepreneurs spend over 140 hours per year tied up in red tape
Companies which run a business in Slovakia have to fulfil, in total, 75 administrative operations per year.
Bratislava has not extended a rental contract with the US Embassy
The rental contract with the US Embassy expired on August 15.
Climate change affects Slovakia
Hotter summer days are but one consequence of global warming.
Lajčák a relevant UN candidate with little chance
The only thing that Fico could have done for Lajčák in Kremlin is the promise that Russia will not veto him.
Foreigners: Events around Slovakia
Tips for performances and other events in the Slovak regions between September 30 and October 9, including music, concerts, festivals or exhibitions.
European natural wonder on post stamp
The new post stamp named “Beauties of our country: Herľany Geyser” was published last week by The Slovak Post with a value of 0,80 €.
Police detained one person at Oncology Institute for bribery
In recent days, rumours have been spreading in the media and also among the public that a top representative of the National Institute of Oncology (NOÚ) was detained at his workplace for bribery.
Smer rejects Paška’s programme document, drafts a new one
Postponement of the Smer party’s programme conference is partly due to MPs’ criticism of the main document drafted by MPs Ľuboš Blaha and Pavol Paška.
Border bridge in Medveďov reopens
The bridge in Medveďov, in the Trnava Region, which links Slovakia and Hungary has been reopened following repairs.
Military equipment being transported across Slovakia
Until the end of this week (October 2), heavy military equipment, including foreign, will be redeployed across Slovak territory.
President Kiska visits Italy, opens Slovak expo
Slovak President Andrej Kiska is on a two-day official working trip in Italy.
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 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 compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- 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
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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