The ruling coalition (L-R: SNS-Andrej Danko, Smer-Robert Fico. Most-Híd-Béla Bugár).

Smer declines in popularity, opposition OĽaNO improves the most

Focus agency poll shows decrease in popularity for the ruling coalition led by majority partner, Smer, and the extremists while also suggesting rising support for the opposition parties, mostly for OĽaNO.

29. nov 2017
Bratislava, illustrative stock photo

Bratislava is the brainiest EU capital

But the rest of the country posts worse numbers.

29. nov 2017
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Sale of emission quotas to change

The amendment sets new rules that will become effective in January 2018.

29. nov 2017

Blog: Poetry slam – one year on

The Clash of Languages invites Spoken Word artists from different countries, to compete in their languages as teams.

29. nov 2017
Janice Richardson

Children's rights expert Richardson warns against new rules for Facebook

Social networks in the EU will require parent's approval when registering children from 13 to 16-years-old.

29. nov 2017
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Number of hepatitis incidences growing in Slovakia

Public Health Authority warned of the increased occurrence of hepatitis in Slovakia and reminded people of the importance of washing hands and general hygiene.

29. nov 2017
Engines of the Trenčín Electric Railway

The Trenčianska Teplá – Trenčianske Teplice tram closes successful tourist season

There will be a last special ride on a unique electric railway on December 2, concluding a good tourist season in which it transported 11,000 people.

29. nov 2017
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Slovak farmers get €5 million in damage compensation from EC

A European Commission decree awards Slovak farmers a compensation for damage caused by bad weather conditions.

29. nov 2017
Finance Minister Peter Kažimír explains....

Brussels slams Slovakia's budget draft

The draft budget will be decided upon at a parliamentary session on December 5; but already experts and even the EC note that the cabinet is not reducing the deficit as they promised, and they keep lowering targets.

29. nov 2017
Representatives of Progressive Slovakia present their ideas about how to help secondary-school and college students.

Interior Ministry registers new political party: Progressive Slovakia

The new political movement claims it offers an alternative for people across the political scene, which lacks a progressive, liberal, pro-European force.

29. nov 2017
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Slovakia’s tax system improves

The only obstacle to better tax system evaluation is high taxes and payroll tax burden.

28. nov 2017
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Police dissolve gang of Slovak shop thieves

The group has been reportedly active in Europe for 10 years

28. nov 2017
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Electricity prices will increase next year

An average household will pay a few cents more.

28. nov 2017
The Donovaly resort in central Slovakia had snow as early as October.

Slovakia will be hit by a wave of snow on Wednesday

In central Slovakia, snow is expected by noon.

28. nov 2017
The grandstand, part which has no view of the pitch
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National Football stadium has a blind spot

Part of the grandstand next to the VIP lounges will have permanently vacant seats

28. nov 2017
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Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between December 1 and December 10, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

28. nov 2017
Removing unused telephone booths in the Old Town.

The era of pay phones in Bratislava is over

Contrary to other cities like Vienna or Prague, there are actually no public phones in the Slovak capital

28. nov 2017
Deputy PM for Investments and Informatisation Peter Pellegrini

A Slovak company will exchange lights in Hanoi

The capital of Vietnam will receive a new smart public lighting system from Slovakia.

28. nov 2017
Migrants are perceived as a threat, illutsrative stock photo

Many young Slovaks attracted to extremism

More Slovaks stress the protection of national sovereignty, patriotism and Christianity against Islam than those focused on support for a liberal democracy, European integration, multiculturalism and diversity.

28. nov 2017
The Roma from segregated communities often face discrimination and segregation, illustrative stock photo.

Activists: Doctors rude towards Roma women

Roma women living in Slovakia have reported discrimination, segregation and abuse connected with reproductive health services.

28. nov 2017
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