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Parliament passed ban on giving out plastic bags for free
Slovaks consume 466 plastic bags annually, more than double the EU average.
Earth Hour will turn off the light in Slovakia
The aim of the campaign is to point out the fast depletion of natural resources, climate change and pollution.
Baby friendly hospitals should lose UNICEF certificate
Over the past few years, none of 30 Slovak hospitals with the certificate have asked to be inspected by UNICEF.
Foreigners: Events around Slovakia
Tips for performances and other events in the Slovak regions between March 24 and April 2, including spring festivals of classical music, jazz concerts, a classical ballet performance, a historical train ride to UNESCO sites in the Spiš region, an exhibition of old photographic techniques in modern use, and more.
Hostages to fortune
Britain will trigger Article 50 to leave the EU on 29 March. She and her EU partners could, and should, guarantee the rights of their citizens living abroad – including tens of thousands of Slovaks in the UK. That they have not is a disgrace.
Mayor charged with bribery
The mayor of a village lying close to Bratislava was charged with bribery after two specific cases of bribery.
Foreign Ministry: No Slovaks reported among injured in London
The Slovak Foreign Ministry has obtained no information indicating that Slovak nationals were among the injured in the London terrorist attacks.
Bill to allow foreigners seasonal work without temporary visa
Foreigners from countries outside the European Union will be allowed to get seasonal jobs even without having a temporary residence visa in Slovakia, due to a bill passed in parliament on March 23.
Slovakia 20th on Global Energy Architecture Performance Index
Slovakia ended up in the top 20 among the 127 evaluated countries.
Slovakia responds cautiously to possible EC-Gazprom deal
EC says commitments by Gazprom would improve trade in Russian gas in Europe.
Bašternák accused, but Fico stays in Bonaparte
The charges could still allow Bašternák to pay his tax debt and be acquitted.
Writer Patrick Ness will meet readers in Bratislava today
Acclaimed author and screenwriter of the recently adapted novel A Monster Calls arrives in Bratislava to introduce his book More than this.
Worker dies at Jaguar construction site, inspection found flaws
A man aged 22 – a self-employed subcontractor – suffocated on a platform during the construction of the Nitra-based plant of the Jaguar Land Rover carmaker.
The official from bulletin-board tender wants to plead guilty
The two main defendants, former SNS ministers, refused to plead guilty; but if a third defendant does so, they may end up with tougher sentences.
Martinus’ customer service among the best
The bookstore is awarded third place for its customer-friendly email responses.
MPs acknowledge ombudswoman’s last report
She pointed to unlawful conduct of police officers and lack of wheelchair access at several facilities.
Opposition hints at health care privatisation
SaS points to the increasing influence of the financial group Penta in the health sector; the company says it is only trying to improve the quality of health care.
The best football player is Hamšík
Six time winner says he is glad he can spread the good name of Slovakia abroad.
Employee dismissed due to discrimination
The verdict may help in similar cases in the future, the plaintiff’s representatives hope.
Kiska’s use of special plane to be checked
MPs addressed the Interior Ministry with a request following the criticism of Speaker of Parliament Andrej Danko.
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