Iveta Radićová

Radičová: Positive attitude about Slovakia did not exist in the early years

It was our duty as democrats to strive for a referendum that would legitimise the decision to divide the federation, says former prime minister.

19. dec 2017
Tasting Skalický Rubín

Red wine from Skalica on EU’s list of specialities

After 10 years Skalica adds a second product to the list.

18. dec 2017
Napoli's Marek Hamšík kicks the ball during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Torino and Napoli in Turin on December 16.

Hamšík matches Maradona record

The goal by the Slovak star helped his SSC Napoli team to win over Inter Milan.

18. dec 2017
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2017: Restructuring changes take effect

None of the legislative changes introduced in 2017 are as far-reaching, in practice and in expectations, but the government has neverthe­less passed a number of changes that are set to significantly influence businesses in Slovakia.

18. dec 2017

V4 countries agreed on aid for Libya

Slovak PM Robert Fico reiterated that refugee quotas are nonsensical and aren’t working

18. dec 2017
Vladimír Mečiar (L) and Václav Klaus discuss the division of Czechoslovakia in 1992. There was no referendum to support the decision.

25 years on, most Czechs and Slovaks still oppose their breakup

More than two thirds of Czechs and Slovaks still believe there should have been a referendum on the division of their common state in 1992.

18. dec 2017
The autimotive industry is one of main pillars of the Slovak economy.

Volkswagen officially opens its new Porsche segment

Bratislava plant will produce other SUV models next year

18. dec 2017
Robert Fico during the night of the second round of the presidential election on March 29, 2014.

Fico admits that running for president in 2014 was a political error

Ambition of the prime minister is to win the next general election in 2020

18. dec 2017
Horehronie multipart singing is a component of Slovak traditional culture
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Horehronie singing inscribed in UNESCO. What did Slovakia have to do for this?

Slovakia does not have that many inscriptions in the world cultural heritage. The complex approval path may be behind this fact.

Marek Hudec 18. dec 2017
Marek Sihelský from Henkel Slovensko during the lesson at Nobelovo námestie Primary School in Bratislava

Henkel taught 5000 students in Slovakia about sustainability

Henkel employees teach children how to behave sustainably towards the environment

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18. dec 2017
Mochovce nuclear power plant

No new nuclear power plant planned

The state postpones the construction of a new utility in Jaslovské Bohunice, claiming there is no need for it.

18. dec 2017
State in mid-December 2017

How is the skyline over Jaslovské Bohunice changing?

The four cooling towers are expected to be removed until the end of 2018.

18. dec 2017
Mochovce nuclear power plant

Mochovce completion follows schedule

The nuclear regulator has not completely ruled out a further possible delay in the completion.

18. dec 2017
In Slovakia, loyalty means that Robert Kaliňák must remain interior minister despite years of scandal.

Parties only protect their market share

Rent seeking behavior and a code of loyalty are not the ways to operate a successful democratic political party.

17. dec 2017

Painted wooden crosses from Detva most-wanted souvenir

Pope Francis has also a painted wooden cross.

and 1 more 17. dec 2017

Slovak wines in museum of world wines

Slovak winemakers gifted 336 bottles to the museum.

and 1 more 16. dec 2017
Ján Šimunek loves Bratislava rolls, especially those filled with poppy seed.

The art of baking Bratislava rolls

Vienna has Sacher torte, Budapest has Somlói galuska and Bratislava has rolls

15. dec 2017

Fifth ice cathedral open to visitors

The ice cathedral in the High Tatras will be open during the whole winter season.

and 1 more 15. dec 2017
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UN committee: Slovakia still discriminates against Roma

Government should adopt measures to remove discrimination and segregation of the minority.

14. dec 2017
Prototype 8x8 Slovak-Finnish armoured vehicle

Testing of prototype 8x8 Slovak-Finnish armoured vehicle has started

The vehicle will also be tested in Finland in extreme winter conditions.

14. dec 2017
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