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Drunken Slovak pilot pleads guilt

The judge is expected to issue a verdict in early April.

22. mar 2017

Foreigners: Events in Bratislava

Tips for performances and other events in the capital between March 24 and Apr 2, including concerts, ballet, dance, comedy show, meeting, courses, festivals, exhibitions and more.

22. mar 2017
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Foreigners could fill job gaps, but not permanently

HR experts say shortage of labour will continue to be the main labour market challenge.

22. mar 2017
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Regional elections will change

Parliament overrode president’s veto of the amendment to the election act.

21. mar 2017
The assembly hall of parliament

Poll shows eight parties taking seats in parliament

The elections would be won by Smer, though with only 27 percent of the vote.

21. mar 2017
Mariatchi bar in Nitra
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Verdict reached on attacker in the case of the neo-Nazi attack on the Mariatchi bar

This is the third sentence concerning the attacks in front of the bar, but the main trial still waits for expert opinion.

21. mar 2017
New relaxation zone in downtown Bratislava

Šafárikovo Square will be changed into city meadow

The popular square in downtown Bratislava will be turned into a park, including a terrace offering a view of the Danube river, a pavilion for cultural events, an open area for walking dogs and a playground.

21. mar 2017
Gabriela Matečná

Slovak vets launch checks of Brazilian meat

The scandal surrounding Brazilian meat is unprecedented, Slovak Agriculture Ministry says, noting that the country is the world’s biggest exporter of red meat, supplying 150 countries around the globe.

21. mar 2017
The Hartmut Tautz memorial in Slovakia

Memory institute struggles with communists

It is hard to rehabilitate victims of socialist crimes and even harder to punish the people responsible for them, according to the Nation’s Memory Institute.

21. mar 2017
The Little Harbour

A newspaper story’s journey into block-buster

A Slovak movie that enchanted the children’s jury at Berlinale, garnering the Crystal Bear, now makes it into domestic cinemas after the premiere at Febiofest, with some screenings slated with English subtitles.

21. mar 2017
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SIS: Foreign countries try to impact public opinion

The intelligence agency focuses on, among other things, tense relations between Russia and the West and related propaganda activities.

21. mar 2017
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Bašternák charged with tax crimes

The case goes back to 2012 when the businessman asked for excessive VAT refunds.

21. mar 2017
Speaker of Parliament Andrej Danko

Discussion on amnesties postponed

MPs are expected to discuss the coalition proposal in late March.

21. mar 2017
Native Americans drum and sing at the Oceti Sakowin camp where people have gathered to protest the Dakota Access oil pipeline in Cannon Ball on December 4, 2016.

Environmentalists send letter to USA

They describe Trump as an enemy of environmental protection who cast doubts on serious environmental threats.

21. mar 2017
The assembly line at Kia Motors Slovakia, near Žilina.

Kia trade unions on strike standby

If they do not agree with the management on increasing wages, a general strike may begin in April.

21. mar 2017
Companies would like to see more lodging houses built.

People commute to carmakers

Carmakers in western Slovakia report lack of accommodation.

21. mar 2017
Peter Pellegrini showing how the test track might look like.

Cars on Bratislava-Brno highway may drive without drivers in two years

The track might be put into operation within two years.

20. mar 2017
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Policemen who attacked driver were fired

Three policemen are accused of power abuse.

20. mar 2017
The offices of the Čistý deň facility in Galanta

Čistý Deň case will be reopened on Wednesday

President Kiska sends an open letter to Labour Minister Richer and calls on him to examine the case immediately.

20. mar 2017
The visualisation of the Stanica Nivy project

Finally a Slovak among billionaires

Ivan Chenko from the real estate developer HB Reavis with assets of $1.1 billion is on the Forbes billionaires list.

20. mar 2017
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