Peter Sagan
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Sagan starts the season off well, winning the People’s Choice Classic

The Slovak cyclist is the first foreign racer to win this event since 2015.

15. jan 2018
Actress Božidara Turzonovová was the host of the Opera Ball 2018.

Opera Ball opens 2018 season

The popular Opera Ball continues its mission to help disabled children.

15. jan 2018
The first issue of Sme in own printing house; publisher Alexej Fulmek (C) with chief editor Karol Ježík (R).

The Sme daily celebrates 25th anniversary

The newspaper, which was established as a protest against autocratic power, has been published for 25 years.

15. jan 2018
Slovakia stopped gas flow to Ukriane is a hoax

Brussels has banned waterproof jackets, Slovakia stops gas supplies to Ukraine

Two recent examples of hoaxes show how “alternative media” manipulate and chase likes on old and distorted stories.

15. jan 2018
Innovative materials are used to make buildings more energy efficient.

Efficiency leads to savings and safety

Slovakia is still seventh in the EU’s energy intensity ranking.

15. jan 2018
Trends in energy production are gradually changing.

Decentralisation is coming to energy

The latest trends in the sector include smart systems, local source and renewable energy.

15. jan 2018

Royal chocolate made by Slovak

Some of the chocolate art pieces are decorated with gold or silver.

13. jan 2018
Lucie Meinsnerová
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What are the top 10 places in the Bratislava Region?

A documentary series of 10 videos raises questions as to whether we can produce the same good wine as our ancestors, what the life of a foreigner who does not speak Slovak is like and why people move out of Bratislava to the countryside.

12. jan 2018

Women show skills in draught horse competition

Organized by a woman, three showed up in the driver’s seat.

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Bratislava

Slovakia declared safe for US tourists

The US Department of State wants to provide travellers with clear, timely, and reliable information.

11. jan 2018

IFP: Slovakia’s convergence with EU economy slower than before crisis

It was significantly affected by a massive increase in Ireland’s real GDP.

11. jan 2018
Inside prison
11. jan 2018
ryanair plane, illustrative stock photo

Ryanair changes its cabin bag policy as of Monday, January 15th

The low-cost airline operates dozens routes from Bratislava.

11. jan 2018
The Amazon returns centre in Sereď

Slovakia enjoyed one of its best years for attracting investments in 2017

The government is changing investment stimuli policy to attract more R&D and new technologies.

11. jan 2018
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Top 3 stories from Last Week in Slovakia

Tension between Kiska and Smer continues.

11. jan 2018
Ľuboš Kosík (right) and Ivan Lexa.

Lexa directed the abduction. A full statement by Ľuboš Kosík from Africa

Former SIS member Kosík confirmed for the Sme daily in December that he was a member of the commando that kidnapped the president’s son.

11. jan 2018
No slot machines in pubs as of the beginning of 2018.

Less gambling in Bratislava

The number of gambling venues reduces due to the city’s ban on gambling as well as new legislation

11. jan 2018
The train station in Rusovce

Train line between Bratislava and Rajka in Hungary a success

The line serves the large Slovak community living in Rajka

11. jan 2018
Plaveč Castle ruins

Restorers uncover underground secrets of Plaveč Castle

The castle continues its transformation.

11. jan 2018
Czech President Miloš Zeman

Czech President Zeman attacks Dubček

The statements were condemned by both Slovak culture minister and the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

11. jan 2018
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