Lucia Žitňanská met with President Andrej Kiska.

President: Žitňanská set the bar high

Former justice minister stays in parliament as a coalition MP.

22. mar 2018

Economy remains unaffected for now

Rating agencies are closely watching political developments in Slovakia

22. mar 2018
Peter Pellegrini's government

Kiska appoints Pellegrini cabinet

The president approved the new government, despite some reservations. The new PM promises to investigate the murder of the journalist and his fiancée.

22. mar 2018
OFZ, producer of ferroalloys

Slovak producer of ferroalloys buys manganese mine in Romania

The acquisition will guarantee manganese ore for the next 20 years at least

22. mar 2018
Italian journalist Michele Albanese

Italian journalist: The Courts say that the Vadalas are from ‘Ndrangheta. That’s all there is to it

The annual turnover of ‘Ndrangheta is 60 billion dollars, investigative reporter Albanese says.

22. mar 2018
Bratislava For Decent Slovakia protest March 16, 2018.

What is one life worth?

Have Canadians, insulated from the cruelty of life elsewhere, become too sentimental? Or have Slovaks been made callous to the fate of others by decades of cynical misrule?

22. mar 2018

Foreigners also want a decent Slovakia

The Slovak Spectator asked foreigners living in Slovakia how they see the murder of the journalist and his fiancee as well as the political upheaval it has provoked.

22. mar 2018
In March 2017, the project of Triblavina junction caused protests in the Vajnory borough of Bratislava.

Construction permit issued for changed design of D1 Triblavina junction

The delayed construction should start in summer 2018.

21. mar 2018
Traditional dumplings are baked and sold in this house in Muráň, in the Revúca Dsitrict.

Muráň lures tourists with local delicacy

The renewed production of Muráň's famous filled dumplings revives traditions, and attracts tourists to the region.

21. mar 2018
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Spišská Nová Ves discriminated against a Roma woman

It is one of the first valid rulings issued in such a case.

21. mar 2018
Peter Pellegrini (l) and President Andrej Kiska (r)

Kiska will appoint new government on Thursday

The president reportedly asked for the dismissal of current Police Corps president; the interior minister nominee is ready to act.

21. mar 2018
Easter traditions in Slovakia.

What Easter events will be held in Bratislava?

There will be Easter concerts, markets as well as workshops and birdwatching

21. mar 2018
Thousands of people attended the protest rally in Bratislava on March 9.

Blog: The promise we must make

While covering this month’s protests in Bratislava, I had a feeling of déjà vu. They reminded me of last year’s protests in Romania.

21. mar 2018
Culture Minister Ľubica Laššáková (Smer).

Laššáková talks about "money from overseas" in the third sector

Proposed culture minister first said Fico was right about Soros, then apologised for her statement.

21. mar 2018
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Central internet for schools to be delayed again, tender scrapped

The procurement authority is to halt the Edunet project, since one of the failed bidders has appealed. The reasons for the verdict have not been stated.

21. mar 2018
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More than 40,000 natural entities established a business last year

In Slovakia, a trade license was the most frequent way of starting a business in 2017, according to Bisnode analysis.

21. mar 2018
Viliam Mišenka at court on June 29, 2016

Man behind bomb explosion jailed for 23 years

Viliam Mišenka will go to jail for a bomb explosion at a Topoľčany-based company; the sentence was reduced by two years against original verdict.

21. mar 2018
Peter Pellegrini

Pellegrini – Smer’s crown prince or Fico’s puppet?

Peter Pellegrini will be appointed prime minister. These are the 10 notable moments in his political career.

21. mar 2018
The Strečno castle

The Strečno Castle opens its doors in March

Before the ceremonial opening for the summer season at the end of April, the famous castle ruin in central Slovakia will open for tourists.

20. mar 2018
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Unemployment rate reaches historical minimum in Slovakia

The unemployment rate, which stands at 5.72 percent, is the lowest it has been since the modern Slovak Republic came into existence.

20. mar 2018
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