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Sociologist: Liberal and open-minded spirit is weak among Slovak youth

Young Slovaks and politics. Research shows what their perception is.

27. sep 2018

UPDATED: Police detain suspects of Kuciak and Kušnírová murders

The police operation ended after more than 12 hours. The suspects were reportedly detained thanks to an American satellite.

27. sep 2018
The current abbr for the Bratislava district is BL.

Have your say - Which Bratislava abbreviation for car licence plates do you prefer?

In the past, the police skipped the abbreviation that meant dummy in Slovak

27. sep 2018
Net Blow Up

A cloud takes centre stage at White Night

The crowd-puller has been prepared by NUMEN / FOR USE.

Marek Hudec 27. sep 2018
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Spectacular Slovakia #4: In the footsteps of Štefánik

Where is Brezová pod Bradlom and why should you visit it in 2018? Listen to our travel podcast to find out.

and 1 more 27. sep 2018
Marijuana plantation in southern Slovakia, illustrative stock photo

NAKA seizes marijuana plot and arrests eight people

In a wide-sweeping operation, police found a fertile plot with 68 marijuana plants.

27. sep 2018
Opening of the summer course of Slovak language, illustrative.

LingvaFest‘2018 is Slovakia’s first polyglot festival

The international festival of languages visits Slovakia for the first time, offering record-holders, scholars and polyglots.

27. sep 2018
L-R New head of the Tax Administration Lenka Wittenbergerová with the outgoing one, František Imrecze.

Financial Administration to be temporarily headed by Lenka Wittenbergerová

She replaces František Imrecze, who resigned last week following a scandal surrounding Chinese goods processed by Slovak customs.

26. sep 2018

Do teachers need to hunt for credits?

Slovak teachers are not motivated to undergo professional development courses. One of the reasons might be the deformed system.

26. sep 2018

Košice pupils drew the best comics in the world

They won first place and a certificate of merit at an international competition in China.

26. sep 2018
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Fraser Institute: Economic freedom in Slovakia has improved

The country is faring quite well compared to other CEE countries, but its economic freedom still marks ups and downs.

26. sep 2018
Štefan Štefek of Nitra

Candidate for Nitra mayor detained by a special police unit

The current city councillor is charged with indirect corruption dating back to when he was the economic manager of a water utility company; he later resigned from the position.

26. sep 2018
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European Commission accuses Slovak state rail carrier of obstructing inspection

Back in 2016, the ZSSK railway company allegedly marred an inspection, and thus the EC has sent a statement of objections now. ZSSK denies any fault.

26. sep 2018
Minimum wage also impacts surcharges for night and weekend work.

Government raises salaries within its reach

Lowest wage impacts the population and firms differently.

26. sep 2018

Slovakia keeps narrowing its VAT Gap

It still lost €1.872 billion in VAT revenues in 2016, based on the latest report.

25. sep 2018
Rybanič leaving the court, September 25, 2018.

Court sentenced MP’s assistant for hacking account of former interior minister

Filip Rybanič received a conditional sentence and has to apologise to Robert Kaliňák.

25. sep 2018
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Slovak women were sold and forced into prostitution in the UK

Four men and two men are accused of human trafficking in Slovakia and face prison sentences of 7 to 12 years.

25. sep 2018

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between September 28 and October 7, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

25. sep 2018

Not sure if your child has a hearing problem? Act fast

A son with a hearing disorder was born to the Majtáns. They have not given up and their story today helps people with a similar fate.

25. sep 2018
Štrbské Pleso in November

SHMÚ: Three centimetres of snow in Štrbské Pleso

The snow may come by the end of September but continuous snow cover is unusual at this time of the year, the hydro-meteorological institute commented.

25. sep 2018
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