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Slovakia needs 389 years to catch up with Norwegian salaries

Though salaries are growing, Slovakia is unable to catch up with more developed countries.

8. feb 2017
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Slovakia has a centre for preventing internet addiction

The new initiative should help people fight excessive use of the internet.

8. feb 2017
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UPDATED: Slovak OSCE mission member is an extremist

The organisation has distanced itself from his statements, while the Slovak Foreign Affairs Ministry has cancelled its permission for him to serve in the mission.

8. feb 2017
Banská Štiavnica

Craft startups receive aid

The main objective of the project is to strengthen business models and business stability of craftspeople and artists.

8. feb 2017
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Slovakia needs to recycle more

The air quality in Slovakia remains poor, the European Commission warns.

7. feb 2017

Racist statements appear under clothes ad

The company which published it however claims the model is a successful athlete with whom they have been collaborating for some time.

7. feb 2017
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Market share of Slovak groceries is low

Retailers say they do not discriminate against Slovak food producers.

7. feb 2017
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Negatives prevail in three quarters of municipal newspapers

Most periodicals published by municipal offices are promoting mayors rather than offering useful information for citizens.

7. feb 2017
Andrej Danko

Danko receives fine of €2,650

SNS chairman did not admit to party loan in his property return; he also omitted to declare a mortgage.

7. feb 2017
Christian Picciolini

Former neo-Nazi: You should have a beer with extremists

Neo-Nazi skinhead groups operate like a religious cult, says a former member Christian Picciolini who has launched an exit project for people like himself.

7. feb 2017
Chapel of Mária Gyulaffy,1925 (replaced in 1973 by a replica).

Evil in threes

All mediaeval towns saw a similar story: during their path to independence and autonomy, they clashed with the implacable stance of their lords. The town of Kežmaork, lying in the Spiš region, thus clashed with István II. Thököly, owner of the Kežmarok Castle.

Branislav Chovan 7. feb 2017
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Constitutional land protection moved to second reading

SNS wants to protect land from speculative purchases.

7. feb 2017
Car production should contribute to economic growth.

FinMin downgrades growth forecast for this year

But in following years, the economy should accelerate, mostly thanks to car production, state analysts say.

7. feb 2017
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Crime rate in Slovakia lowest since 1993

The crime map however did not change much last year.

7. feb 2017
Andrej Babiš

Supreme Court dismisses appeal in Babiš case

The Nation’s Memory Institute however points to manipulation of the case.

7. feb 2017
National Oncology Institute

Investigation of stolen oncology medicine ends

Nine people, including six ex-employees of the oncology institute, were charged in the case.

7. feb 2017
The smart bench the playground Jahodná at Kramáre.

Bratislava gets smart benches

One smart bench is at Primaciálne námestie and the second one at Kramáre.

7. feb 2017
Richard Sulík, leader of SaS

Car of local councilor burnt out

Lukáš Ranik believes it was arson because he uncovered corruption.

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Bratislava’s racecourse faces new challenges

The racecourse will get new management.

7. feb 2017
Manik

Products contain part of their creators

Slovaks become more curious about the work of craftspeople, says Manik, organiser of events focusing on handmade work.

7. feb 2017
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