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Opposition: No need to move too quickly on amnesties
Extremists from ĽSNS will support the coalition proposal, but talks with other opposition parties continue.
A memory of woods
Some time at the end of the 1920s, Czech painter Václav Malý climbed the steep slope of Čebrať Hill, and from there he painted a panoramic picture of the town Ružomberok.
Slovak Skier Vlhová steals show in Aspen slalom
Slovak alpine skiing marked a great triumph on March 18, as Petra Vlhová won in a slalom race at the World Cup Finals in the American city of Aspen and her older compatriot Veronika Velez-Zuzulová ended up fourth.
Unemployment rate keeps decreasing
Developments for improving rates even more are planned, says minister.
Harabin can continue to work as judge
The disciplinary proceeding against former justice minister, ex-chair of the Supreme Court (SC) and Jusicial Council, Štefan Harabin, ended with an acquittal.
Slovakia discovered by Washington Post as tourist destination
Overlooked by guidebooks, Slovakia is a worthy European destination without the crowds, The Washington Post wrote about the country in mid-March.
Ex-policeman: Raids at Bašternák were suspicious
Former senior police officer points at suspicious actions of the police during raids of firms belonging to businessman Ladislav Bašternák who rose to fame because of his high-profile political connections.
Schools and employers lack motivation to train pupils
Scarce promotion among primary school pupils and their parents, and insufficient financial motivation for companies are among the most cited reasons of why the system struggles.
Suppliers to car industry thrive
It is hard to say how the current geopolitical situation will impact automotive industry contractors, but for now their situation is good.
ŠIOV works on e-cars project
The project focuses on connecting traditional education with e-learning methods in maintenance and repairs of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Almost 800 long-eared owls overwintered in Slovakia
Last season a smaller number of locations of overwintering owls was counted.
Slovakia should keep its carmakers
The development of the automotive industry has no alternative in Slovakia.
Slovak cars dominate in Algeria
As many as 134,100 passenger cars were sold in the former French colony in 2015.
Kia Motors Slovakia has new head
Before coming to Kia Motors Slovakia, Dae-Sik Kim led the corporate planning team in Hyundai Motor Group.
Almost 129,000 hikers visited Slovenský Raj last year
In 2016, Slovenský Raj noted an increase of visitors from Israel, Spain and Belgium.
Febiofest brings festival movies, premieres of Slovak films and special guests
Film festivals are meant to celebrate films for curious and eager souls who cannot wait to see films before they go to through common distribution and are screened everywhere or televised. Some of them, however, are only presented at festivals.
Tracing the brooks and springs of Bratislava
There are three Vydricas, so-called water dráhy and springs with legends surrounding them.
American military base in Slovakia and war in Europe are hoaxes
This is the overview of hoaxes that appeared on the internet over the past week.
E-cars get the green light
In Slovakia, 168 electric cars sold in 2016. After the government introduced a subsidy, there have already been 97 applications so far in 2017.
Quote of the week
“(This solution) has very sensitively concocted the very essence that can solve all the remarks, all the attitudes of anyone who decides on such a complicated matter.”
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- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
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- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
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- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
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- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
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