General Prosecutor Jaromír Čižnár at a press conference, July 16.

GP: Mistakes have slowed down the investigation of journalist’s murder

The General Prosecutor admitted that mistakes made in the early stage of investigating the case of the murdered reporter Ján Kuciak and his fiancée have complicated its start and slowed down the course of action. He also announced that the special prosecutor is free inform the public on the case.

17. jul 2018
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Slovakia is the first country to test a new VAT refund app

Getting money back for buying souvenirs in Slovakia will be easier - there will be an app.

17. jul 2018
Vlasta Nováková

She has been writing the same letter for 20 years: Stop the War

Vlasta Novotná's letters of peace have received answers from Fidel Castro, the White House, and the French President’s Office.

17. jul 2018

Support scheme for purchase of electric cars was not completely utilised

The state is launching a new support scheme. This time for municipalities only.

16. jul 2018
Volkswagen Slovakia in Bratislava.

Volkswagen employees accuse management of discrimination against workers in its Martin plant

Unlike other VW plants in Slovakia, they do not receive compensation benefit for transport and accommodation.

16. jul 2018
General prosecutor Jaromír Čižnár

Prosecution has found errancies in criminal files related to self-employed farmers

General prosecutor feels that some prosecutors in the east of Slovakia follow their own conscience and opinion and not valid legislation.

16. jul 2018

Health Ministry plans thorough reform of hospitals

"Responsible government must reform. If we want better health care in a few years, we must start today," says PM.

16. jul 2018
Ján Mrva

Homophobic banners attributed to Ján Mrva give rise to criminal complaint

The Bratislava Mayoral candidate denies being behind the banners but has not condemned the contents argues NGO.

16. jul 2018
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Do you know where the highest hotel in Slovakia is?

Pope John Paul II is among its distinguished visitors.

16. jul 2018
The commemorative coronation procession of Maximilian II, June 24, 2018, starting at Bratislava Castle.

What are the best tourism sites in Slovakia recommended by CNN?

In its travel section the article describes the 11 best places to visit, suggested by Pavlo Fedykovych.

16. jul 2018

Begin afresh

I’m not sure if there is a typical Canadian way to get married.

16. jul 2018

Authorities to extradite asylum seeker to Russia. Against international law, say NGOs

Human rights watchdogs warn that Slovakia is about to violate a request of the UN Human Rights Committee and extradite an asylum seeker to Russia.

16. jul 2018
Nicci Cook

Jaguar will need people from abroad for its plant in Slovakia

HR director Nicci Cook says that she sees women and the long-term unemployed as an untapped resource of the work force for the JLR plant in Nitra.

16. jul 2018
Companies are cautiously considering further education  and training for their employees.

Blog: Skills shortage makes us rethink patterns in education

Slovakia must be able to attract and retain the skilled experts, but also grow domestic talents and leaders.

Peter Rusiňák 16. jul 2018

People marched for LGBTI rights in Bratislava

Take a look at the Bratislava Rainbow Pride 2018 that took place on Saturday, July 14.

14. jul 2018
London during the visit of Donald Trump.

Believe it or not Europe, Trump really does not have a plan

Did you ever wonder what it would be like for a man with no attention span, who has declared bankruptcy four times, to lead the world’s most powerful country?

14. jul 2018
Slovakia's first Gay Pride parade crossed Bratislava's New Bridge on May 22.

This is why I support the Pride march

There is still a lot of work ahead of us in the United States, in Slovakia, and around the world to fight for equal rights for everyone no matter who they are or who they love, writer US Ambassador to Slovakia.

Adam Sterling 14. jul 2018
Oleg Sencov, Ukrainian film director

If Slovak celebrities raised their voices, we could help the dying director

Slovak director Kirchhoff commented on Slovakia’s stance towards a political prisoner in Russia, whose story will be shown on film in Bratislava.

Kristína Kúdelová 13. jul 2018
Unveiling of the commemorative plaque: curator Michal Vaněk, Yaron Lichtenstein, BKIS director Vladimír Grežo and Museum of Jewish Culture's director Pavol Mešťan, from left.

Creator of the Krav Maga self-defense system was from Bratislava

The versatile athlete Imi Lichtenfeld finally has a memorial plaque in the Slovak capital.

13. jul 2018
Zemplínska Šírava lake
13. jul 2018
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