A group of 13 business organisations and chambers of commerce put together 20 recommendations for politicians in Slovakia in mid-November

Slovakia to open labour market to foreigners

The current rules for employing non-EU nationals will change in April.

28. mar 2017
UniCredit Bank branch in Bratislava

UniCredit considers selling Czech and Slovak divisions

The bank has not yet confirmed the rumours.

28. mar 2017
Parliament discusses the laws intended to scrap the Mečiar amnesties.

Scrapping the amnesties to be discussed in fast-track proceeding

The government proposal may be adopted on March 30.

28. mar 2017

Most young people trust the EU

Slovakia has the highest share of young Eurosceptics among the surveyed countries.

28. mar 2017
Vladimír Crmoman

Teachers should unite to make a difference

The Slovak Chamber of Teachers calls for more activity on the occasion of Teachers’ Day that falls on March 28.

28. mar 2017
L-R: Direcotr of the project's films Matej Mináč, producer Patrik Pašš and Dagmar Krepopová of the Trigon Production company.

Slovak authors of Winton projects received Raoul Wallenberg Medal

The two film-makers who focused on a less-known saviour of World War II, the recently deceased Nicholas Winton and made films about him, received the award commemorating another war-time hero, Swede Raoul Wallenberg.

28. mar 2017
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Slovaks know basics about products

More than one-third of Slovaks fully rely on their knowledge about current and savings accounts, insurances, loans and investments.

28. mar 2017
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EU opens e-payment market to IT giants

People should benefit from stronger competition, faster and cheaper payments and higher security.

28. mar 2017
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We were joking before the trip, women from the first transport to Auschwitz recall

On March 25, Slovakia marked 75 years since the first transport of Jews to the Nazi concentration camp in Auschwitz.

27. mar 2017
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A soldier wounded in Afghanistan is stabilised

If possible, the soldier will be transported to the military hospital in Ružomberok.

27. mar 2017
MPs Ondrej Dostál (SaS) and Viera Dubačová (OĽaNO-NOVA) during the constituent meeting of the parliament in March 2016.

Far-right MP sued for statements

The submitters point to the allegiance to neo-Nacism; but ĽSNS MP Milan Uhrík sees no reason for submitting the complaint.

27. mar 2017
State Veterinary and Food Administration head Jozef Bíreš shows a photo of Brazilian chicken livers contaminated by gall.

Problematic Brazilian meat found in Slovakia

Authorities call on consumers to check origin of meat.

27. mar 2017
Car manufacturing in Kia Motors Slovakai in Teplička nad Váhom.

Trade unionists and management of Kia carmaker agree on higher wages

They will sign the document on Tuesday, March 28.

27. mar 2017
Romantic Bojnice Castle is one of Slovakia’s favourite tourist destinations.

Slovak castle of Bojnice among the most beautiful castles in Europe

Its owner was inspired by the castles of the Loire Valley when giving the castle its current look.

27. mar 2017

Czech television recommends Islam is a hoax

Here is the overview of the hoaxes and fake news that appeared on the internet over the past week.

27. mar 2017
Karel Roden as Jan Masaryk

Jan Masaryk comes triumphant from Berlin and Prague

The film Masaryk that tells the story of Czech diplomat Jan Masaryk, rather than that of his more famous father-president, comes to Slovak cinemas after festive premiere at Berlinale film festival and after having won 12 Czech Lions.

27. mar 2017
Martha Mendoza
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Mendoza: A news story can change the world

Every journalist and editor has the responsibility to take a story beyond their daily beat, says Martha Mendoza, one of the team of four women who won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for their “Seafood from Slaves” investigation.

27. mar 2017
Milan Uhrík of ĽSNS

Most-Híd, SNS boycott TV debate because of ĽSNS attendance

The MP and ĽSNS vice-chair claimed he wasn't able to evaluate the Jewish transports during WWII as he is not a historian.

27. mar 2017
The unveiling of the memorial plaque of the first Jewish transport form Poprad, March 25.

The 75th anniversary of first Jewish transport in Slovakia commemorated

During a day of commemorative events, Kiska reminded us that for evil to prevail it is enough that good people do nothing.

27. mar 2017
Slovak rejoice after scoring a goal in Malta, March 25.
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Slovakia beats Malta in World Cup qualification

The Slovak team beat Malta on March 26 evening at the Maltese stadium in Ta’Qali in their third consecutive winning qualification match.

27. mar 2017
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