Consultant imprisoned for taking bribes

The doctor promised extra healthcare and new ways of treatment.

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Andrej Danko

SNS will not support Istanbul Convention

Justice Ministry suggests postponement to ratification of the convention.

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Saxohpone Syncopators
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Foreigners: Events around Slovakia

Tips for performances and other events in the Slovak regions between July 14 and 23, including a box gala, a pole dance international event, a commemorative ride on an aerial lift in the High Tatras, an international folklore festival, a violin cocnert in high mountains, and a host of music festivals and concerts – early music performances at a medieval castle, a guitar festival, a saxophone quartet touring Slovakia, and many others.

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The Interior Ministry made sure that buses brought attendees from all around the country.

Hello from Devín

Smer has once again proved that (mis)using history is its forte.

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IT education may suffer from a lack of teachers

Failure to adopt necessary changes could make Slovakia less competitive in the digital era.

13. jul 2017
Foreigners queuing in Petržalka.

Desperate foreigners continue to deal with queues at the police department

Unofficial queuing lists have re-appeared, and some say they have camped in front of the department for days.

13. jul 2017
Holiday in Slovakia cen be ncie, too.

Minister Érsek is proposing recreational vouchers

Ideas to boost tourism in the country include vouchers distributed by employers.

13. jul 2017

Plane spotters get observation holes in the fence around Bratislava airport

The holes help photographers to make better images of air craft.

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Slovak talent is reluctant to return home from abroad

The government project to attract talented expats to return to Slovakia not been successful: over two years, only nine have returned.

13. jul 2017
Andrej Danko, speaker of parliament

SNS leadership recalled top Prešov party representatives

The changes come after a dispute surrounding the candidate for regional governor.

13. jul 2017
Trenčín Electric Railway
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Weekend rides on historical electric railway available for the whole season

The summer operation of the Trenčín Electrical Railway (TREŽ) began earlier this year and will continue until September 3.

13. jul 2017
Generaô Prosecutor Jaromír Čižnár and his office.

GP Office orders withdrawal of plea bargain proposal for police

The General Prosecutor's (GP) Office has – after examining the file – ordered the subordinate prosecutor to back out of the plea bargain proposal concerning three police officers kicking a fleeing driver.

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Industrial production up in most sectors according to analysts

The volatile refinery industry, the production of chemicals and consumer electronics were the only sectors to report an output drop from April to May after a seasonal adjustment.

12. jul 2017
Education Minister Peter Plavčan

Education Minister to check finances for science

He is responding to the recent complaint of rectors who said the contributions go mostly to private firms.

12. jul 2017
Helmablatta louisrothi

Scientists have probably discovered the weirdest organism in the world

A small cockroach belongs amongst the strangest creatures people have ever found.

12. jul 2017
Štefan Harabin

Sentences for organised crime group’s members cancelled

Parents of one of the victims consider turning to the Constitutional Court in connection with the decision of Supreme Court Judge Štefan Harabin to dismiss life sentences.

12. jul 2017
Prince Albert II of Monaco (l) and Marek Eštok (r)

Slovak ambassador receives Monaco’s state award

Marek Eštok was decorated for his contribution in developing the relations between the two countries.

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PM Robert Fico

Government’s Office hasn’t released information on Deloitte contracting job

An anti-corruption NGO is calling for its publication, while the Government's Office refutes their claim.

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Leaders of the three coalition parties: Robert Fico, Andrej Danko, Béla Bugár (l-r).

Smer is the wealthiest political party

The party will also receive the highest contribution for its election results.

12. jul 2017
The triumphant parade in the painted maria Theresa room in Drugeth manor-house in Humenné.
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The room of Maria Theresa is one of four in the Humenné manor-house

The four painted rooms in the Drugeth manor-house in Humenné were all ordered by nobleman István XIV. Csáky. The one dedicated to Maria Theresa – whose 300th anniversary is celebrated this year – probably dates back to 1773.

11. jul 2017
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