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First “cycling depot” opened in Veľaty
The unofficial entrance to the Tokaj wine-growing area in southeastern Slovakia has the first charging station for e-bikes in Zemplín, as well as e-bike rental and charger for e-mobiles.
PM Pellegrini announces investment in health care
Most of the money to go into health care had already been proposed and some even introduced by the previous health minister (a Smer nominee) Tomáš Drucker, analyst points out.
More tax documents against President Kiska surface
The opposition SaS party says that Kiska is the scapegoat in a smear campaign initiated by ex-prime minister Robert Fico.
Jaguar will kick off its production in early September
The company has recently opened a training academy to educate its future staffers.
Foreigners: Top 10 events around Slovakia in June
The selection of events not to miss in various regions around Slovakia next month, from folklore to sports to musical culture.
RegioJet bought Canadian train engine
The Bombardier TRAXX engine will drive at 160 km/h.
Measles occurred in eastern Slovakia
Four teenagers from Michalovce are reportedly infected with measles; doctors ascribe this to a low vaccination rate in some areas.
Should the political parties follow new rules?
The draft amendment is not aimed against anyone, SNS chair Andrej Danko stressed.
IOM organises another Info Day for foreigners
Police officers, labour office workers and legal consultants will be available at the Bratislava-based Foreigners’ Police department on May 31.
Kiska: Changes in judiciary a poor solution
President Andrej Kiska is dissatisfied with the proposed changes in election of judges.
Why police will not find your bike
Increasing number of stolen bikes provoke people into buying better locks.
Mead and rosary lure visitors to Dolná Krupá
The biggest attractions of the June 2 Open Day include the rose mead made to pay tribute to Countess Mária Henrieta Choteková. What else can visitors expect?
6 percent of Slovaks lived in another EU country
According to a recent Eurostat data release, the number of EU citizens at a productive age living in another member state has been growing.
Lawyer Čaputová will run for president
A lawyer well-known to the public as civil activist and currently vice-chair of the non-parliamentary party Progresívne Slovensko, Zuzana Čaputová, announced that she would run for president.
Denník N won legal dispute with Penta
In a legal proceeding with the financial group, the daily has another effective verdict in its favour.
Foreigners’ Police in the capital back to normal
After the Bratislava Foreigner’ Police department announced limited operation due to technical problems, it reports its opening hours are back to normal.
Košice Airport launches summer season with flight to Egypt
The airport management hopes for a new record in the number of passengers this summer season.
What is Lucia Žitňanská’s legacy?
The former justice minister has adopted several crucial measures, praised by experts.
Justice Minister Gál wants more efficient courts and registers
Observers expect Gábor Gál to continue with changes launched by his predecessor.
Animals get the status of living creatures in Slovakia
The new legislation also introduces measures against illegal dog breeding.
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