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Non-life insurance may become more expensive due to a new tax
The Finance Ministry is seeking new sources of budgetary revenues.
The interior of St Martin’s Dome looked different during coronations
Pressburg replaced the occupied coronation town of Székesfehérvár.
Coronations return to Bratislava
This year Bratislava will recall the coronation of Leopold II, the younger son of Maria Theresa.
Report: Slovak-made arms could end up in terrorist hands
A report published at GLOBSEC points out that arms coming form Slovakia were used in Charlie Hebdo and Munich mall attacks.
NAKA detains businessman Kočner
The shady businessman featured in several scandals was detained June 20 in connection to questionable promissory notes and tax-related crimes.
Protesting farmers refuse to leave Bratislava before meeting PM
The farmers driving tractors caused a traffic collapse in some areas. As of now, PM Pellegrini has no intention of meeting with them.
Last Week in Slovakia: Farmers staged a protest by driving across the country
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Popular “cycling-buses” operate in the Žilina region
There are three destinations from which to choose.
Digital News Report: What are the biggest challenges of Slovak journalism?
Trust in the media slightly increased following the murder of journalist but it may not last.
Oncology register will get an update after 10 years
Screening, prevention and registering of incidences can help reduce risk of cancer – which is supposed to become the most frequent cause of death in a few years. HPV vaccination to be introduced has provoked protest emails.
Measles continue spreading in the east
From the original source of infection, the village of Drahňov, the infected who violated quarantine rules have spread measles to other places. Six cases also involve medical staffers.
Analyst sees an end in unemployment rate decline
The decline was slowest in five years in May, with analyst suggesting that cyclical recovery is coming to an end.
Signs of danger averted
The world has never been this safe, and may never be again.
Slovak farm prioritises comfort of cows
A state-of-the-art milk farm, one of the biggest in central Europe, ceremonially opened in Bzovík.
Parliamentary committee disagrees over President Kiska’s campaign financing
Some members believe Kiska clearly violated the law while others are criticising the committee for acting outside of its jurisdiction.
Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between June 22 and July 1, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.
Team of US military experts to arrive in Slovakia
A small American team will come to Slovakia on July 1 and stay for 18 months to train and consult local armed forces.
The UK is not cutting off its own hand, it is holding it out
It is not rational to behave towards the UK as if it posed a security risk to the EU.
Slovak women scientists prove that science is not just for men
I grew up with the conviction that science belongs to men, said one awarded Slovak scientist.
Verdicts passed in the case of 71 migrants found dead in a truck
The four main defendants heard their verdicts in the case of the refrigeration car in which 71 dead migrants were found.
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- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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