Three-hundred-year-old bastion in Fiľakovo to be reconstructed

Two bastions survived in town until 20th century.

and 1 more 27. jun 2018

Road Transport Act shall be amended to suit new trends

Transport Ministry wants to respond to recent trends (Uber, Taxify, Liftago, or Hopin) as they have already become popular among the public – and not just by banning them from Slovakia. De-regulation and new options instead of toughening rules is the optimum process.

27. jun 2018
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Punishments issued for match-rigging in Slovak football

The recent case results in 6 people charged and 12 suspended.

27. jun 2018
Detva road-block, jUne 26 - a protest against permitted gold mining in the area.

People in Detva blocked road, protesting against gold-mining exploration

District mining office originally halted the exploration and preparations for gold mining in the central-Slovak town. Then the Environment Ministry’s ruling granting a mining license to the company evoked protests, including a road block.

27. jun 2018
Some exhibitions commemorate the Communist Era but also the Velvet Revolution of November 1989, which toppled it.

Poll: People are nostalgic about communism

A recent poll found that many Slovaks prefer a strong welfare state and believe several myths associated with the Communist Era.

26. jun 2018
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Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between June 29 and July 8, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

26. jun 2018
Science Park of Comenius University

State-of-art lab will focus on energy conversion and storage

The lab will be located at Comenius University.

26. jun 2018
Roman Mikulec leaves the Bratislava court June 25.

Court: ex-boss of military intelligence is innocent

The intelligence officer who reported embezzlement and was then charged with collecting classified information and threatening national security was cleared.

26. jun 2018
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Slovak app prevents food waste and saves money

Red point will show you where to look for cheap food in restaurants.

26. jun 2018

Clock Tower in Banská Bystrica has novelties for tourists

One of them is the possibility of creating and sending unique postcards.

and 1 more 26. jun 2018
Activists protest silently against tougher abortion law in Slovak parliament, June 13.

Most Slovaks do not want stricter abortion laws

MPs are going to come forward with a new proposal after the summer break anyway.

26. jun 2018
Police checks in Calabria, illutsrative stock photo

One of the Vadalas released on bail

Family with alleged mafia links became known in Slovakia from the last story by murdered journalist Jan Kuciak.

26. jun 2018
Deputy PM for Informatisation and Investments Richard Raši

Government wants to curb procurement watchdog powers concerning EU funds

Public Procurement Office protests against the proposed limits to its powers.

26. jun 2018
Kežmarok Mayor Ján Ferenčák, PM Peter Pellegrini, Mubea owner Thomas Muhr and Economy Minister Peter Žiga, from left, tapping the foundation stone of the brand new Mubea plant in Kežmarok Industrial Park.

Swiss investor to bring 500 jobs to hungry valley in northern Slovakia

Mubea will manufacture car parts in Kežmarok Industrial Park.

25. jun 2018
Having good time at Magio Beach

Magio Beach is back on the Danube embankment

It offers a seaside atmosphere, concerts, sports, games and refreshments until September 2.

25. jun 2018
Ivo Nesrovnal announced his candidacy for Bratislava Mayor.

Incumbent Bratislava Mayor will run for re-election

Ivo Nesrovnal will compete for the top post with architect Matúš Vallo, Vajnory Borough Mayor Ján Mrva, ex-RTVS director Václav Mika and others.

25. jun 2018
Occupation 1968

New film portrays invasion of Czechoslovakia through occupiers' eyes

The “befriended armies” recall how they “defended communism” back in 1968.

Kristína Kúdelová 25. jun 2018
Pavol Rusko (front) and Marián Kočner

Marian Kočner and Pavol Rusko released

Kočner and Rusko will not be held in custody while they are under prosecution for forging promissory notes to the private TV channel Markíza.

25. jun 2018
Peter Sagan wins the Czech y Slovak Championship, June 24, 2018
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Long breakaway gives Slovak championship to Sagan, surprising everyone

Even former cycling legend and sports commentator Jan Svorada was shocked by the breakaway which secured Sagan's sixth victory in the Slovak championship.

25. jun 2018

Exhibition shows miners’ life in Gemer

The exposition has been renewed and reopened after almost four years.

and 1 more 25. jun 2018
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