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EC downgrades its growth prediction
The change is caused mostly by falling investments.
The Prešov bypass project will not change
The Transport Ministry does not consider it advantageous.
Slánske Lesy forests should remain in state hands
Dispute over ownership continues after 19 years.
Once again „Prešporok“ resounds to the music of Bartók
One of the most original and influential composers of the 20th century, Béla Bartók, has significant connections with the Slovak capital.
Slovak Fed Cup team beats Italy
The Slovak Fed Cup team surprisingly won over local national team in the Italian town of Forli, even without favourite Dominika Cibulková.
Industrial output up in December
Slovakia’s industrial output went up in December 2016, statistics show, with the energy sector and automotive industry strengthening output, while some other branches weakened it.
Who is the real populist?
There are two essential elements to defining a populist. In other words, true populists meet both criteria.
Fitch believes in the power of Slovak economy
Slovakia seems to have a good rating, with a stable outlook and several criteria in its favour, the international rating agency found recently.
Harabin’s panel cancelled life sentence for alleged gangland boss
After the alleged boss of the Sýkorovci mafia gang was finally tried and received a life sentence, the Supreme Court panel, presided over by infamous Slovak judge Štefan Harabin, overturned the original verdict.
Opposition initiated no-confidence vote on PM Fico
The recent chaos with energy bills and increased energy prices has brought, alongside other political earthquakes and replacement of an official, also a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Robert Fico initiated by the opposition.
Not just developing but managing warehouses too
As a small country, Slovakia should focus on projects that go beyond its borders .
Domica Cave open to public
Domica Cave in the district Rožňava opened for the public in the beginning of February as the first of six caves in the Košický region.
Over 19,000 visitors to ice statues in High Tatras
The fifth unofficial Championship in ice carving took place at Hrebienok.
Blog: A potter from Potters' Street
Igor Macák has been practicing his trade for almost three decades. While, many of his colleagues gave up the trade long ago, others moved into creating a more commercial type of ceramic for interior design.
New map shows industrial past of Bratislava
The first edition of the Slovak-English map of industrial monuments in Bratislava was sold out within two weeks.
Quote of the week
“I will say it openly – we created political pressure on the regulator.”
Trnava-based carmaker PSA gets new head as of March
Previous general director goes to the carmaker's headquarters in Paris.
This year’s Tax Freedom Day to fall on June 6
This year Slovaks need to work eight days longer compared with previous year.
President grants pardon
A woman who became a mother does not have to go to jail.
Mother and daughter hit each other's cars
Both women were drunk when driving vehicles.
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- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
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- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
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