Regional election 2017

A mere 875 votes decided the election in Košice

Some other interesting figures arising from the election: lowest turnout in the Nitra Region, only 24.7 percent, highest in the Banská Bystrica Region – 40.3 percent.

6. nov 2017
Marian Kotleba speaks to journalists after casting his vote

Regional elections show the door to the far right

It would be too early to say extremism has been defeated but the results present a new chance for democracy.

and 1 more 5. nov 2017
It took Slovaks 16 years to elect a female regional leader.

Five big things that we’ve learned from the regional election results

Election night on November 4 produced some real upsets: here’s what you need to know

5. nov 2017
l-r: SaS chair Richard Sulík and new governor of Bratislava Region, Juraj Droba

Opposition's Droba wins the Bratislava race

The Bratislava Region stays faithful to the right.

5. nov 2017
Ján Lunter won in Banská Bystrica

Regional vote: No to extremism, no to Smer

The ruling Smer party will only fill two out of eight governor chairs after this election; their numbers in the regional parliaments are also significantly reduced.

and 1 more 5. nov 2017

Michelin restaurant in Marseille will serve Slovak wine

Two other restaurants in Strasbourg are interested as well.

and 1 more 5. nov 2017
Ján Lunter defeated extremist Marian Kotleba in Banská Bystrica Region.

Extremist Kotleba leaves the post of regional governor in Banská Bystrica

Smer has lost several regional governor posts, preliminary results show.

5. nov 2017
The wind also halted traffic.
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Top 3 stories from Last Week in Slovakia

Strong wind caused major damage - Regional councilors need only hundreds of votes - Less Slovak companies in tax havens

4. nov 2017

Slovak Bible gets design Oscar

More than 8,000 design projects from 50 countries applied to the Red Dot Awards contest this year.

and 1 more 4. nov 2017
Tomio Okamura

Czech election also impacted by hoaxes: Okamura’s disinformation gesture

The anti-Islam party spread disinformation and was supported by conspiracy websites.

4. nov 2017

FAQ: Even your hair may help ill people

Everything there is to know about blood or hair donation in Slovakia.

3. nov 2017
Illustrative stock photo

Polling stations close, first preliminary results announced

Voters could elect 416 regional deputies and eight governors.

3. nov 2017
James Judd conducting in Bratislava

James Judd: Whether it is orchestral music, jazz or rock – music is music

An interview with the new principal conductor of the Slovak Philharmonic, in which he invites the Slovak audience to take more responsibility.

3. nov 2017
The hydropower plant Gabčíkovo

Gabčíkovo turns 25

The hydropower plant on the Danube remains controversial

3. nov 2017

The Bošáca apple tree voted Slovakia's Tree of 2017

The winner will represent Slovakia in the European Tree of the Year contest.

and 1 more 3. nov 2017
The lecturer will be assistant of the Collection of Old Art Barbora Mistríková.

Gallery offers insight into functions of religious art in English

Gothic and Baroque art pieces will tell the story of the mystical lives of various saints and their significance

2. nov 2017
Ceremonial opening of the transaction centre in Bratislava

German company Covestro opens new transaction centre in Slovakia

More than 200 employees work in the accounting centre of one of the biggest producers of polymers

2. nov 2017
Tax returns, illustartive stock photo

The government promises less red tape as of next May

People and businesses will stop being postmen between state offices and institutions and will not be obliged to deliver four kinds of documents on paper any more

2. nov 2017
Miroslav Mikulčík

Former tax directorate head is cleared

No connection between his actions and the damage caused to the tax administration was proven.

2. nov 2017
The scene of the crime

Court sentences bomb attacker to 10 years in jail

The bomb set by Slovakia’s first eco-terrorist failed to injure anyone

2. nov 2017
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