New changes to the law on road transport become valid on July 1, 2019.

What changes does the law on road transport put into place?

Holding a phone while driving will be prohibited and the fine resulting from a violation will increase as of July 1.

26. jun 2019
Left to right: Andrej Danko (SNS), Robert Fico (Smer), Béla Bugár (Most-Híd)

“Dam against extremism” is not working

What is the coalition situation before the parliamentary election?

26. jun 2019

Slovak schools will not use Huawei devices

Neither the Education Ministry nor Huawei were informed by the project supplier, Swan.

26. jun 2019
Ľubica Lapinová received the White Crow award in 2014.

Whistleblower gets justice after 7 years

White Crow Ľubica Lapinová's former employer paid her lost earnings after illegal lay-off.

26. jun 2019
Paying by Apple Pay
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Apple Pay is finally rolling out to users in Slovakia

Slovaks have been able to use Google Pay for 15 months now.

26. jun 2019

Visit a gorge in eastern Slovakia

Legend says a bandit used to hide here.

and 1 more 26. jun 2019
Filip Rybanič.

Rybanič found guilty of hacking Kaliňák's bank account

Filip Rybanič, a former bank employee, is not a whistleblower, the court ruled.

25. jun 2019
Justice Ministry State Secretary Edita Pfundtner.

Parliament to vote on Constitutional Court candidates again in September

MPs elected only one candidate, Edita Pfundtner, on June 25.

25. jun 2019
The Slovak president meets with EC President Jean-Claude Juncker on June 25, 2019.

Čaputová in Brussels: Europe needs to speed up

After Prague, Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová decided to travel to Brussels as her second official visit.

25. jun 2019
Sting
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Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

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

25. jun 2019
Interior Minister Denisa Saková

Several identifiers will replace one birth number

The rodné číslo might be completely scrapped by 2030. Changes will also affect foreigners living in Slovakia.

25. jun 2019
Fried cheese has outlived socialism. Some restaurants serve it as the only vegetari-an meal.

In praise of the jedáleň

Some level of disbelief greets my reports that Slovaks typically dine out on a hearty two-course meal every weekday lunchtime.

25. jun 2019
The price of 400 food products has been capped by eight retailers.

Study: Dual food quality is an issue in the entire EU, not just in the East

The European Commission analysed 1,400 food samples in 19 EU countries.

25. jun 2019
Workers of the FD Roosevelt Faculty Hospital in Banská Bystrica, one of the largest health care facilities in Slovakia

Slovak hospitals would welcome medical staff from outside the EU

The Health Ministry is planning to implement a temporary professional internship for non-EU nationals into law.

25. jun 2019
The three-star US Admiral Joe Sestak, who has Slovak roots, is the 25th Democratic candidate for US President.
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Admiral of Slovak origin wants to become next US President

Joe Sestak, who also served as US Congressman for two terms in the past, announced his candidacy.

25. jun 2019
Former SIS director Ivan Lexa

Abduction of president's son goes to Luxembourg

The Mečiar amnesties were scrapped two years ago, the accused still haven't faced court.

25. jun 2019

Home of the Bloody Lady Elizabeth Báthory: Čachtice Castle

Majestic castle ruins looming from above saw flourishing times, and also arrogance and vanity.

Gabriela Psotková and 1 more 25. jun 2019
Discovering Bratislava on ebikes.

Where to rent or charge an ebike in Bratislava

Electric bike gets cyclists to places they would have never reached before.

25. jun 2019
Bratislava

How much do unregistered inhabitants cost Bratislava?

Registering for permanent residence really only serves for record keeping.

25. jun 2019

Look inside the Gabčíkovo hydropower plant without water

The facility is undergoing reconstruction.

24. jun 2019
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