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Justice Ministry will check experts working with ÚRSO

Several flaws have arisen from the agreement signed with the energy regulator.

22. feb 2017

Kia negotiations stuck

Trade unions have asked for a higher increase in salaries and are ready to strike.

22. feb 2017
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Roma civil patrols will continue

The Interior Ministry allocated €10 million for the project.

22. feb 2017
Preßburger Klezmer Band

Foreigners: Events in Bratislava

Tips for performances and other events in the capital between February 24 and March 5, including concerts, workshops, paintball battle, trade show, exhibitions and more.

22. feb 2017
Flags displayed on a tourist stall, backdropped by the Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower containing the bell know as Big Ben, in London.

Our exit from the EU will not weaken our links

The UK has no intention of undermining the stability of the EU, nor do we want to become more distant to our European neighbours, including those here in Slovakia, the ambassador writes.

22. feb 2017
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Lack of experts challenges ICT sector

To maintain the competitiveness, the Slovak government must support digitising the economy and take a positive stance towards the ICT sector, according to experts.

22. feb 2017
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Most Slovaks own their residence

Slovaks consider having their property one of the biggest certainties.

22. feb 2017
The coalition parties leaders (l-r): Andrej Danko, Robert Fico and Béla Bugár

Energy regulator’s head to have limited powers

The ruling coalition will also confirm plans to create an energy holding.

21. feb 2017
Jaguar Land Rover’s construction site

Germans will distribute cars from Nitra’s JRL plant

The state-run freight carrier Cargo did not succeed in its bid, but is still discussing the distribution of suborders with the German firm.

21. feb 2017
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Fewer people support dictatorship

The number of respondents willing to replace democracy is lower than last November.

21. feb 2017
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Ministry: Law against puppy farms affects honest breeders

The recently passed law, clamping down on puppy farms will have serious consequences for honest dog breeders and state employees.

21. feb 2017
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Stricter sentence for former SNS chairman

Former head of the Slovak National Party (SNS), gets a stricter although still conditional sentence, for drunk driving from the appellate court.

21. feb 2017
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Police officers may help in the Mediterranean

Their task will be to check vessels in the sea to curtail human smuggling.

21. feb 2017
The cabinet will decide on the investment aid.

500 new jobs to be created

Four companies want to invest altogether €88.5 million in Slovakia.

21. feb 2017
Labour Minister Ján Richter

Inspectors to focus on firms with foreign staff

Scrutiny follows media report by Serbian journalist concerning conditions in a Galanta-based plant.

21. feb 2017
Jozef Mihál (l) and Richard Sulík (r)

Mihál leaving SaS

Behind his decision is disagreement with the stances of party chair Richard Sulík.

21. feb 2017
The ceremonial launch of the Slovak presidency's logo.

Police will check overpriced EU presidency

The presidency will also be scrutinised by state auditors.

21. feb 2017
George Orwell in Slovak bookstores

Famous books on totalitarianism popular in Slovakia too

Internet bookstores have recorded an increased interest in books exploring totalitarian regimes, including demanding theoretical works.

Marek Hudec 21. feb 2017

A record year for investment properties

The region is in the focus of big real estate firms, which may contribute to an increase in foreign investments in near future.

21. feb 2017
The Zuckermandel project

Office space expected to grow

The growing economy and falling unemployment rate create a good environment for the growth of companies already established in Slovakia, but also for the arrival of new ones.

21. feb 2017
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