The trans-shipment point between the narrow-gauge and broad-gauge railways, Čierna nad Tisou, Slovakia.

Pellegrini: Slovakia wants to extend broad-gauge track to Bratislava

After meeting his Chinese counterpart in Sofia, Slovak PM Peter Pellegrini stressed his country wants to continue playing a strategic role in transport, as well as becoming the gate for Chinese investment in Europe.

9. jul 2018
The helicopter crashed in the middle of a village on July 7.

Businessman killed in civilian helicopter crash near Prešov

Thousands of households and businesses left without electric power in the aftermath.

9. jul 2018
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Peter Sagan rejoices after his victory at TdF, July 8
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Sagan wins second stage of the Tour de France, profiting from a mass crash

The reigning world champion Peter Sagan has won the yellow jersey and takes the lead in the green-jersey points’ classification competition.

9. jul 2018
Marian pilgrimage

Half a million people attended the Levoča pilgrimage at the weekend

The traditional event has seen an increased interest not just in mass but also in confession.

9. jul 2018
Leaf Academy

Blog: No unicorns but real-life success stories...

Jana Trnovská of LEAF on the skills which will be crucial in the near future, about Slovakia’s brain drain, as well as about the importance of communicating Slovakia’s positives.

9. jul 2018
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Why do young people remain with their parents?

Statistics show that Slovaks leave the nest only at the age of 31, the third highest in the EU.

9. jul 2018
The SNP trek included the same daily routine for 30 days.
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What is it like completing Slovakia's hardest trek?

At the beginning, they were just three strangers enduring pain and harsh weather during the SNP Heroes’ trek.

8. jul 2018

President Kiska at Pohoda: Slovakia is a mafia state

Festival welcomes parents of murdered couple on Saturday.

7. jul 2018

Jamie Cullum: I would come to Pohoda myself, just for fun

The second day of Pohoda was rainy in the night.

7. jul 2018
Smolenice Castle

Do not miss a chance to visit Smolenice castle this summer

Nikita Khrushchev, once the most powerful man in the Soviet Union, spent a couple days in the castle, too.

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Why should Slovaks support a stronger EU?

People like Robert Fico have convinced a fair amount of the population that a weak Brussels is good for a small country like Slovakia. It is not.

6. jul 2018

Minibus operates tourist centres in Slovenský raj

Holder of Slovenský raj & Spiš tourist card have summer minibus for free.

6. jul 2018

First day of Pohoda festival was “chemical”

The opening concert was dedicated to Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová.

6. jul 2018
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Archbishop: Our society longs for the truth

Thousands of believers gathered for the traditional pilgrimage marking the St Cyril and Methodius Day in Nitra.

6. jul 2018
Difference in prices can sometimes generate big VAT returns. Illustrative stock photo

Excessive VAT refunds have been published

After some other facts were stated, Financial Administration has now started publishing the names of recipients of excessive VAT refunds, so anyone can check. The author calls this step the biggest progress in transparency.

5. jul 2018
MP Stanislav Mizík

Extremist MP Mizík acquitted by court in defamatory status case

Stanislav Mizík of ĽSNS faces a charge for defamatory Facebook status.

5. jul 2018
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Slovakia fined with €1 million for landfill

The operation of the disputed landfill in Považský Chlmec has been extended despite polluting leaks.

5. jul 2018
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Young Slovaks want to study abroad

Even those who decided to study in Slovakia would prefer to go to a foreign university.

5. jul 2018
Rainbow flags irritate some Slovak politicians but the ombudswoman will hang one from her office, nevertheless.
Lucia Krbatová 5. jul 2018
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