Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš (l) and President Andrej Kiska (r) discussed army purchases.

President requires transparency in army modernisation

Andrej Kiska was critical of the non-disclosure of the information about the planned purchase of armoured vehicles.

15. nov 2017
Ján Ďurica leaving the national football team in the November 14, 2017 match.
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Slovaks ended the year with a victory

The Tuesday friendly match in Trnava meant a farewell to Slovak centre-back, Ján Ďurica, who ended his national team career with his 91st match.

14. nov 2017
Robotic team TALENTUM from Košice at the presenattion of IT Academy project, Novemebr 13.

National IT Academy project kicks off

The project involving more than 36,000 students at 500 schools of all grades and levels started on November 13.

14. nov 2017
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Planning to settle in Slovakia? You will need to speak some Slovak

Free language courses available for foreigners living in the capital.

14. nov 2017
Alžbeta Poláková on tandem bicycle.

Duke of Edinburgh's awardee: I learned to meet my own goals, despite handicap

An example of a young participant in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme who was left nearly blind shows how one can push their limits.

14. nov 2017
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Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between November 17 and November 26, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

14. nov 2017
Liptovský Mikuláš, aerial view

Liptovský Mikuláš voted Slovakia’s best town

The town in northern Slovakia, close to the Low Tatras, won the ninth edition of a competition in which the public votes for the best village or town.

14. nov 2017
Anti-corruption marches are organised, llustrative stock photo

TIS: Despite progress, Slovakia still fails to catch corrupt “big fish”

The country has improved the fight against corruption in the past years, but keeps failing in terms of prosecuting people at top levels, transparency watchdog finds.

14. nov 2017
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Express trains from Bratislava to Žilina will save time

Thanks to the modernisation of several more kilometres of railway track between Bratislava and Púchov, the ride from the capital all the way to Žilina will be shortened.

14. nov 2017
Jaslovské Bohunice.

Notices may threaten operation of Bohunice nuclear power plant

Mass termination notices of expert staff in Jaslovské Bohunice nuclear power plant could threaten its operation starting next year, when the notice period expires.

14. nov 2017
The Ondrej Nepela ice-hockey stadium

Ice-hockey stadium revamp requires €5 million

Adjustments are required by the International Ice Hockey Federation who changed the criteria for holding world championship matches

13. nov 2017
Russian chess legend Anatoly Karpov was the guest of the Jenewein Chess tournament in Bratislava in 2008.

Russian chess legend Karpov to attend Bratislava’s Xmas tournament

He promised to play a game against the winner of Bratislava’s chess tournament

13. nov 2017
The freight train from China arrives in Bratislava.

First trial freight train from China arrives in Bratislava

The plan is to dispatch as many as 500 such trains next year

13. nov 2017
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, centre, poses with EU foreign and defense ministers after signing the notification on Permanent Structure Cooperation (PESCO) on November 13 in Brussels.

Slovakia joins PESCO initiative

PESCO membership will present an opportunity for Slovakia to bolster its defence capabilities

13. nov 2017
French automobile producer PSA suspended production at its Trnava plant on March 19 and will remain closed until March 27.

Slovakia in the running for fifth car manufacturer

Chinese producer of e-cars Zhi Dou is looking for a place to build a new plant

13. nov 2017
Branislav Bačík of MH Manažment

Police block disputed amount on lawyer Bžán’s account

The company that signed a contract with Lawyer Radomír Bžán regarding state representation in international arbitration has asked the court to block the remuneration on his account.

13. nov 2017
PM Fico explians the results of the regional elections for his Smer party.

PM Fico does not admit defeat in regional election

After almost a week, Robert Fico comments on the results of his party in regional elections, claiming it as a success.

13. nov 2017
The commemorative feast on International veterans Day, at war cemetery in Petržalka-Kopčany, November 11.

Fallen soldiers of World War I remembered in Slovakia

In the Slovak capital and four other cities, the end of World War I and those killed were commemorated November 11.

13. nov 2017
Petra Vlhová rejoices after her victory in first World Cup race in Finnish Levi, November 11.
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Slovak Vlhová wins slalom opener at Levi

The Slovak skier who surprised everyone last season opens this season with a victory.

13. nov 2017
Panasonic Slovakia is to expand produciton in Trstená in 2019

A total of 450 new jobs will be available in Panasonic in Trstená

The company Panasonic expands the production of parts for Daimler and BMW in northern Slovakia.

13. nov 2017
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