Muslims in Slovakia have a hard time seeing their children during Christmas, illustrative stock photo.

Court denies custody of child to Muslim father over Christmas period

The verdict of Trenčín Regional Court cites the Convention on the Rights of the Child but the argument based on religious belief surprises experts.

13. nov 2017
Indulona hand cream is one of products that survived the change in regime in 1989 and has remained popular in Slovakia.

The story of iconic hand-cream goes on

Indulona was used as shoe polish or for frying, till today used as ointment for people suffering from skin problems

13. nov 2017
The number of workers sent from Slovakia to other EU countries is increasing.

Unfair practices or a market advantage?

Slovak companies see lower local wages to be one of a few competitive advantages.

13. nov 2017

Kotleba and Trump may lead us back to being better citizens

There is no mystery to defeating populism, extremism and stupidity. Democratic systems have built in solutions to people like Kotleba and Trump — elections.

12. nov 2017
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12. nov 2017
Humans' genders will be cancelled is a hoax.

The inventor of water-propelled car was not poisoned, and yes, eliminating genders in the EU is a hoax

Disinformers dusted off the old myth about alternative car propulsion and the death of its inventor, while others spread the rumour of human genders being eliminated.

12. nov 2017

New type of tulip from the Netherlands decorates Presidential Palace

The tulips are special because of their colour, but what colour is surprise that will be seen in the spring.

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Pianist Magdaléna Bajuszová will play at Melos Étos.

Festival of contemporary music shows outstanding feats

The Melos-Étos festival of contemporary music brings musical pieces to Slovakia that you normally don’t hear or see.

10. nov 2017
PM Robert Fico when voting in the regional election.
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Top 3 stories from Last Week in Slovakia

Regional elections show the door to the far right - Smer loses four governor chairs - Kažimír may become Eurogroup president

10. nov 2017
If there currently is a graver and more likely threat to Slovakia’s democracy than the fascists, it would be the continued electoral success of the ideological trajectory pursued by OĽaNO-SaS-KDH-etc

Graver threat than the fascists

The paths to an illiberal democracy are manifold. One of them is also through the victory of “moral hipsterism”.

10. nov 2017
Demolition of the Mlynské Nivy bus station.
10. nov 2017

Blatnický castle is changing and luring tourists

Thanks to workers, the pride of the Gaderská valley is vital again.

10. nov 2017
Snow Owl

Grammy nominee to play in Slovak jazz club

US-Colombian e-bassist and composer with a life story resembling a novel, known as Snow Owl, will give a gig in Slovakia.

10. nov 2017
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EC: Funds for education still low

A recent report criticises the financing of education, salaries for teachers and also large regional disparities.

9. nov 2017
Tasting of wine during previous St Martin's Days

St Martin’s festival to perk up Bratislava’s Old Town at weekend

The festival will offer the best of this year’s wines from the boroughs of Rača, Nové Mesto, Vajnory and Devín

9. nov 2017
Building of the Jaguar Land Rover plant on former fields.

Foreign trade returns to surplus in September, turnover remains low

Analyst expects that after production is launched at Jaguar Land Rover in Nitra, Slovakia’s foreign trade surpluses should begin to be more pronounced again

9. nov 2017
Part of Westend area in Patrónka

Bratislava and Milan lead race for EU medicines agency, the Financial Times writes

Ministers will vote on a new home for the EMA on November 20

9. nov 2017
Igor Matovič

Matovič’s publishing house regionPRESS has changed hands

Igor Matovič confirmed the sale and promised to return to the deal at a press conference next week

9. nov 2017
The Economy Ministry led by Peter Žiga considers prolonging the subsidy for e-cars.

State considers prolonging support for e-cars

By the end of October, 429 applicants showed interest in a subsidy for purchasing electric cars.

9. nov 2017
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Police did not confirm foreign funds for ĽSNS

Allegations that the extremist party had received money from a pro-Kremlin businessman were not confirmed.

9. nov 2017
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