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Bus drivers threaten with strike
Trade unions call for higher wages.
Slovakia is unable to attract talents
The country dropped in an international ranking of talent competitiveness, though it has more potential.
Slovak diplomat gets an important Council of Europe post
The new head of the Council of Europe’s Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to help improve the situation in the country.
Fico: OECD will conduct audit of anti-corruption legislation in Slovakia
The audit is designed to determine whether anti-corruption legislation is effective and standard, and whether it could pose an obstacle to economic growth.
Citizenship Act has deprived almost 1,650 people of Slovak passport
All attempts to mitigate the questionable act have failed so far.
Companies ask for investment stimuli totalling millions of euros
Several production companies are asking for investment stimuli.
Slovak neurosurgeons cited in prestigious foreign magazines
New method developed to identify and preserve capillaries while removing brain tumor.
Fees for visiting emergency increase
Higher fees may be in effect as of next year.
Slovak composer Godár: Grants are killing artist’s self-esteem
It is a mistake if musicians and filmmakers do not make things they believe in, says one of the most significant Slovak composers.
Svitko would like to forget this year's Rally Dakar
One of Slovak motorbike racer participating in the 2017 Rally Dakar, Štefan Svitko, says he has never prepared better for the South American extreme rally. However, the man who placed second last year sees the current, 39th edition as a disaster.
Former judge appeals suspended sentence for bribery
After years of investigation, prosecution and court trials, the Specialised Court in Banská Bystrica confirmed the suspended sentence for a former Bratislava judge. However, the verdict is not effective yet.
New case of bird flu located in Chmeľov, near Prešov
After several cases of bird flu were reported in Bratislava, Košice and around Komárno, a new location was confirmed in the east of Slovakia.
Prices in Slovakia grow again, after three years
Consumer prices in Slovakia have recorded a year-on-year growth again, after three years. Though they have increased only modestly now, the last time they showed an annualised growth was in December 2013.
After heavy snowfall, electricity emergency, flood risk hits Slovakia
Winter showed its fiercest, most dangerous side in Slovakia last week. Freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, and avalanches came to the most of the country and now floods caused by melting snow are now expected.
New rules could help fight extremism more effectively
People today have the feeling that they can write whatever they like on online platforms without punishment, but this is due to the imperfect application of the law, says analyst.
Looking back at the Obama presidency
In spite of accomplishments, many challenges remain.
Time capsule placed in Handlová church
A time capsule was made during reconstruction of the tower of Saint Katarína’s Church, the oldest historical-cultural monument in Handlová, central Slovakia.
Poll: Slovaks‘ New Year Resolutions
Slovaks Want to Be Healthier and Have More Family Time in 2017.
Video on demand services bring more competitiveness to Slovak market
Amazon Video and Netflix compete with each other but do not threaten traditional broadcasters.
Blog: How/where are you, doctor?
Not only higher salaries motivate doctors to move abroad. Many are pushed away by the mentality in the Slovak healthcare where being an active and progressive doctor is not always welcome.
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