Another heat wave is expected to hit Slovakia on July 20 and 21.

Heatwaves to continue in Slovakia over the following days

More than 40 people collapsed due to hot weather on Thursday.

20. jul 2017
European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Věra Jourová

Jourová: Fico not fully informed on all EC’s activities on double standards

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will meet with Fico to discuss double quality standards of foods on July 27 in Brussels.

20. jul 2017
Bratislava inline

On skates and in masks around Bratislava’s Petržalka

In-line skaters and cyclists can enjoy roads cleared of cars.

20. jul 2017
Milan Lach
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Ján Richter

Minister Richter apologises to journalist, indicating a failure in communication

The social worker who visited the journalist of the Denník N daily did not follow the prescribed manual, which might have resulted in confusion and a misinterpretation of the entire situation, said the minister.

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Onyx will perform at the Legits Blast event in Banská Bystrica

Foreigners: Events around Slovakia

Tips for performances and other events in the Slovak regions between July 21 and 30, including a castle festival, a parkour meeting, a hip-hop dance and music festival, a festival of minorities, a special run, rowing to harp music, a historical train ride, and a lot of open-air music or concerts at romantic, historical sites.

20. jul 2017
Rafting on the Váh river, illustrative stock photo

Lúčky folklorists will build a raft this weekend

A three-day event beginning on July 21 will demonstrate the practices and skills of the village’s raftsmen - and rafts woman.

20. jul 2017
Illustrative stock photo

Doctors have not reached agreement with Dôvera

Outpatient doctors are insisting on more funding for surgeries

20. jul 2017
Štrbské pleso

Analysis: Slovakia lacks competitive tourism

Neither Slovakia nor the Czech Republic are countries in which tourism could be viewed as the bedrock of their economies, an analysis by UniCredit Bank finds.

20. jul 2017
Daniel Lipšic in parliament.

Prosecutor has charged former MP with unlawful killing

Former opposition MP Daniel Lipšic had stepped down after fatal pedestrian crash.

20. jul 2017
St Geirge Curch in Spišská Sobota

12 places where you can see the works of one of the best medieval wood carvers

The works of the renowned Master Paul are not limited just to Levoča.

20. jul 2017

Performance of wild animals to be banned in circuses

Slovakia takes first steps to regulate animals in circuses.

20. jul 2017
The observatory at the Lomnický Štít peak

Lomnický Štít Observatory opens to public

Visitors can see modern solar exploration devices as well as a cosmic ray detector.

19. jul 2017
Those harnessing the sun for generation of electricity received the most.

Slovaks contributed €465 million to green electricity producers in 2016

This year the support from consumers will be even higher.

19. jul 2017
Protest in Vrakuňa

Ministry inspects selected wells in Vrakuňa

The recently acknowledged contamination of land and underground waters by waste from a former chemical plant has initiated analyses of selected private wells in the area.

19. jul 2017
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Prosecutor renews lawsuit against Paška brothers

The nephews of the former parliamentary speaker were freed by the courts which insisted new evidence must be found.

19. jul 2017

Recreational vouchers may return

Slovakia is far from fully tapping its tourism prospects.

19. jul 2017
Lomnický štít peak in the High Tatras
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Two travel bloggers showcase Slovakia

Youtubers give their viewers a sample of the mountains and streets of Slovakia.

19. jul 2017

Cursive or block writing?

Ministry gives up idea of teaching pupils one type of writing only, for now.

19. jul 2017
Pupils should learn directly in firms.

Businesses want schools to be more eager about dual education

Prepared amendment should motivate vocational schools to collaborate more.

19. jul 2017
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