Marek Maďaric

Ex-culture minister Maďarič leaves Smer

He does not want to be in a coalition where a politician supporting the politics of Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán has the main word.

25. oct 2018
The Jaguar Land Rover plant in Nitra ceremonially started production on October 25.

The carmaker Jaguar Land Rover ceremonially opens its €1.4 billion brand new facility in Slovakia

The British-Indian carmaker Jaguar Land Rover ceremonially opens its €1.4 billion brand new facility in Slovakia.

25. oct 2018
Czech and Slovak presidents laid wreaths July 29 at T.G. Masaryk’s monument in Hodonín.

Czechoslovakia was saving grace for Slovaks

The one-off holiday is pathetic, it betrays the ever-present Slovak separatism, says political scientist.

25. oct 2018

Spectacular Slovakia #8: Don’t skip the soup and prepare your sweet tooth

Canadian food blogger living in Slovakia introduces traditional Slovak cuisine in a new light.

and 2 more 25. oct 2018
Illustrative stock photo

IPI will demand justice in the murder of Kuciak

The organisation will also carry out a solidarity visit to the memorial for Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová in Bratislava and meet with representatives of the Slovak media community.

25. oct 2018
President Andrej Kiska

President: The government was willing to rely on fascists

The justice minister blames the president and some professionals for the failed vote on the changes to the election of Constitutional Court judges.

25. oct 2018
French President Emmanuele Macron

French President Macron visiting Slovakia on Friday

Prepare for the traffic limitations.

25. oct 2018
Andrej Danko

Why is an 18-year-old doctoral dissertation causing an uproar among the public?

Speaker of Parliament Andrej Danko banned the public from viewing his dissertation, facing protests and a criminal complaint as a consequence.

25. oct 2018

FAQ: How can foreigners vote in municipal elections in Slovakia?

Foreigners living in Slovakia can influence the results of the upcoming municipal elections. Here is what you need to know before visiting a polling station.

25. oct 2018
Kamenné Square before revitalisation.

Long-neglected Kamenné Square in Bratislava downtown is a getting facelift

Next year asphalt will be replaced by stone and remaining billboards will be removed.

25. oct 2018
Čičva castle

Archaeological research at Čičva castle revealed connecting corridor

The castle also belonged to Elizabeth Báthory, the Bloody Countess.

and 1 more 24. oct 2018
Invoices, illustrative stock photo

Slovak companies are worst at making payments on time

Slovakia took bottom place among the 17 European countries included in the latest European Payment Practices survey.

24. oct 2018
Andrej Danko

Danko wants to follow Orbán's example

In an interview, the parliamentary speaker explained how he plans to curb the media and tax the retail chains.

24. oct 2018
FAM Miroslav Lajčák

Slovaks living abroad meet at conference in Bratislava

On Friday, 80 representatives of various associations and institutions uniting Slovaks living abroad will meet to discuss challenges in boosting national awareness.

24. oct 2018
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Be ready for closed shops this week

Some shops will open on Tuesday, Oct 30, while they will all be closed on Thursday, Nov 1.

24. oct 2018
Marian Kočner

Not only Peter Tóth spied on journalists for Kočner

Also a current top official at the Financial Administration (previously a secret service agent) allegedly followed journalists at the order of the shady businessman, now in custody.

24. oct 2018
Justice Minister Gábor Gál (Most-Híd) in parliament on October 23.

Parliament: election of Constitutional Court judges will not change

Slovak parliament failed to pass an amendment to the Constitution that would have changed the process of selecting Constitutional Court judges.

24. oct 2018
registry, illustrative stock photo

NGOs will be listed in registry in 2019

On Tuesday, a draft bill was passed in parliament that stipulates the establishment of a register for non-governmental organisations.

24. oct 2018
RTVS head, Jaroslav Rezník, also defended Tiso at the press conference.

RTVS' hunt for the greatest Slovak turns controversial

The public-service TV broadcaster features three personalities in its trailers, one of them being the head of WWII fascist Slovak state, Jozef Tiso.

24. oct 2018
Slovak mountains are attractive year-round.

Vouchers and lower VAT on accommodation to boost tourism

Hotels welcome the support, claiming that it has arrived at the very last minute.

23. oct 2018
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