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Kaliňák: Slovakia helps foil terror attack in Denmark
Slovakia is in the middle of a very safe space, Interior Minister said.
Foreigners: Events around Slovakia
Tips for performances and other events in the Slovak regions between May 26 and June 4, including a football match with veteran stars, a multi-media festival, a night run, a Slovak cycling championship, two exhibitions, and a lot of classical, jazz, folk, and other genres of music.
Bell Helicopter expressed regret following crash
Apart from the condolences and assurance of cooperation with Slovak authorities, the official stance of the company producing the Bell 429 helicopters also points out that “it is not possible to rule in or out any cause of the accident at this stage of the investigation”.
Results of Judicial Council election announced
The main election committee selected eight members of the Judicial Council on May 23.
Čižnár filed a motion for the dissolution of the Kotleba-ĽSNS party
The Slovak Supreme Court received a motion to dissolve the extreme right ĽSNS party founded and led by Marian Kotleba.
European Commission approves state support for football stadium
The European Commission has approved Slovak state support of €36 million for the construction a national football stadium – planned to hold more than 22,000 visitors – in Bratislava.
Armed forces need new armour, and more
Slovakia's armed forces need to modernise their military technology, but also improve infrastructure and make soldiers' salaries more competitive.
The state will respond to the cable car project by the end of June
Developer HB Reavis applies for the statute of an important investment to build the Bratislava bus station and cable car .
Construction of Zaha Hadid project in Bratislava launched
The three residence towers of Sky Park should be complete in late 2019.
EC scrutinises state aid for Jaguar
There is a question whether the scrutiny may impact the carmaker’s plans to invest in Slovakia.
The academy of sciences is closer to transformation
It may change the form of its operations as of July 2018.
Cabinet fails to select ÚVO head, vote to be repeated soon
The much debated selection of the head of the Public Procurement Office (ÚVO) that oversees the state’s tenders ended without a winner.
ERRC studies allege inappropriate police violence in Roma community
The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) scrutinised alleged police violence in the Romani neighbourhood of Zborov from April 16, based on a video footage by a witness.
Shareholders of Prima Banka and Sberbank approve merger
Merger still subject to approval by The National Bank of Slovakia.
Slovakia changes land expropriation to unlock construction of Bratislava ring road
Experts warn that the new legislation may result in irreplaceable damage to national nature parks.
Slovakia vies for medicines agency
What chances does the country have at winning the seat of the prestigious European Medicines Agency that needs to relocate from London?
Foreigners: Events in Bratislava
Tips for performances and other events in the capital between May 25 and Jun 4, including concerts, classical music, international festivals, meeting, bazaar, show, theatre, exhibitions and more.
Vote-buying scandal lands village mayor in court
Some Roma claiming the mayor of Gemerská Poloma, Miroslav Michalka was buying votes, have changed their testimonies.
Russian spies allegedly recruit also Slovaks
They are using martial art clubs in Germany and dozens more in other EU states, in the Western Balkans, and in North America.
GLOBSEC forum will host guests from 70 countries
The 12th year of the conference will be attended by the highest number of participants in its history.
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 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 compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 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
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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