The statue of Ss Cyril and Methodius in Nitra

Brothers who gave Slovaks more than Christianity

Despite playing an important role in the history of Slovakia, some historians have suggested very little was preserved from their work on the Slovak territory.

5. jul 2018
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Teachers should not get more money, Slovaks opined

Slovaks value teaching profession a lot, but they would not pay them more for their work.

4. jul 2018
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Slovaks have discovered podcasting

The format is still fresh and new for the audience. Slovakia is experiencing a boom in podcasts.

4. jul 2018
Office, illustrative stock photo

World Bank: Smaller Slovak cities are better for business

In an analysis of the simplicity of doing business in cities in selected countries, smaller Slovak cities were pinpointed as better options.

4. jul 2018
Vaping is one of the new forms of inhaling nicotine.

Smoke remains in lungs of Slovaks

But smokers are not changing tobacco for new, healthier nicotine products yet.

4. jul 2018
Measles are confirmed with lab tests, illustrative stock photo

The number of measles cases in eastern Slovakia exceeds 100

The biggest epidemic of this disease in the past two decades has stricken 18 municipalities, with anti-epidemic measures appearing to fail.

4. jul 2018

Cycling race combined with sight-seeing starts in the east of Slovakia

Three more races will take place during the summer.

and 1 more 4. jul 2018
The disputed fence around the US Embassy in Bratislava

Bratislava Old-Town’s mayor orders fence around US Embassy removed

The embassy refuses to comply, citing security concerns and the Vienna Convention.

4. jul 2018
Truck Race 2017, Slovakia Ring
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Foreigners: Top 10 events around Slovakia in July

The selection of events not to miss in various regions around Slovakia next month, from an epic hike, to bryndzové halušky championship, to summer music festivals and international craft festival, as well as truck races.

4. jul 2018
Ivan Kmotrík Jr.

Football manager charged with extremism may circumvent punishment

Slovak football has long history of racism displays and unethical behaviour.

4. jul 2018
Presidential train arrives in Bratislava, July 3
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Historical “presidential train” rides across Slovakia

The special project to mark the centenary of the founding of Czechoslovakia arrived in Bratislava on July 3rd.

3. jul 2018
EU-UK, illustrative stock photo.

Fee and loan rates for EU students guaranteed after Brexit

However, no decision has been made yet about the long-term status of EU students.

3. jul 2018
Knights of Devín
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Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between July 6 and July 15, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

3. jul 2018
About 25,000 people attended the protest march in Bratislava on May 4.

Here's why Robert Fico demonises the For a Decent Slovakia protests

Some fear NGOs just like communists feared the scouts.

3. jul 2018

Enjoy a ride in Zobor in a carriage pulled by horses

There are two types of rides to experience.

3. jul 2018
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U.S. Steel Košice has record profits

After a period marked by troubles caused by market development and a changed situation, the US steelmaker has marked an uplift, while its Košice-based plant reports record profits.

3. jul 2018
Kia Motors Slovakia in Teplička nad Váhom.

More than 1,000 employees evacuated from Kia after bomb scare

Although a bomb in the Slovak plant of the Korean carmaker was not found, employees had to be evacuated and production halted.

3. jul 2018
Budulovská settlement of Moldava nad Bodvou

General prosecutor: Prosecution against Moldava Roma is lawful

The perjury charge whom some Roma – allegedly beaten by police – from the settlement in Moldava nad Bodvou face, is lawful and based on evidence, the General Prosecutor’s Office stated. NGOs protest.

3. jul 2018
MP Alojz Baránik

MP Baránik obliged to pay €200,000 to judge for slander

Opposition deems this step intimidation of deputies that threatens their freedom of speech in parliament.

3. jul 2018
Illegally possessed firearms, illustrative stock photo.

Prešov police press charges against Canadian professor

A Canadian professor in his 60s has been accused of possessing arms, arms trafficking, production of child pornography and other crimes and misdemeanours, according to the Prešov police directorate.

3. jul 2018
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