Ladislav Kamenický

State expects tax shortfall of hundreds of millions over next few years

The finance minister claims that the situation is serious.

26. sep 2019
Peter Pellegrini

Smer has a new number one on its list of election candidates

Fico has drawn up Smer's list for the 2020 election but has not yet disclosed whether he will appear on it.

26. sep 2019
The "Hontianska paráda" folklore festival takes place every August in Hrušov in the Hont Region
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People in the Hont Region pulled a bull up on a tower

“Why?” you may ask. Find out in the Spectacular Slovakia episode.

and 1 more 26. sep 2019
Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický is experiencing tough budgetary times.

No balanced budget this year

Slowing economy and the profligate cabinet postpone the balanced budget for the future.

26. sep 2019
After the successful installation of the replica of the Moon, British artist Luke Jerram returns to Bratislava with a detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface.

Ten things you need to know so you don't get lost during the White Night festival

“A manual” for the festival and seven sites choosen by The Slovak Spectator.

26. sep 2019
Slovak parliament

Parliament approves trade agreement with Canada

CETA will have only a minimal impact on Slovakia.

26. sep 2019
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Poll: Most Slovaks oppose registered partnerships

Slovak society maintains rather conservative attitudes.

26. sep 2019

Police officer surveilling journalists detained

Altogether three people suspected of cooperating with Kočner have been detained.

26. sep 2019
Zuzana Capáková, 33, studied at the Sorbonne in Paris. She took up some internships in France, too. After her return to Slovakia, she decided to organise the White Night festival.

White Night: People think art should be nice. It does not have to be

Art should make people react, the festival's art director Z. Pacáková says.

26. sep 2019
The Former TAZ plant's halls went up in flames in Trnava, forcing people to stay home.
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Massive fire hits former TAZ plant in Trnava

It took 12 hours to put out the fire in a hallway full of chemicals.

25. sep 2019
The March 13 parliamentary session

Constitutional Court candidates elected

President Zuzana Čaputová can now appoint the six missing judges.

25. sep 2019
Households in Slovakia could pay tens of euros more a year for electricity as of 2020.

Household electricity bills may go up in 2020

Families living in houses could pay €170 more a year.

25. sep 2019
National March for Life Bratislava 2019

Limits to abortion did not get a green light in parliament

Public opinion on abortion differs depending on how the question is asked.

25. sep 2019
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Some taxes will be lower. Who will save the most?

Both income tax and the non-taxed part of the tax base will change.

25. sep 2019
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš (foreground) and PM Peter Pellegrini attend a ceremony together

PM Pellegrini halts military purchases before the 2020 election

The Defence Ministry wanted to buy military equipment worth more than €1.3 billion.

25. sep 2019
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Merkel’s ex-adviser will counsel Tachyum

Kurt Lauk is believed to help Tachyum understand European industries, producers and suppliers better.

25. sep 2019
Polus City Center will change its name to Vivo! in November 2019

The shopping centre Polus will get a new name

Apart from rebranding, new shops will open at the centre, operating in the capital since 2000.

25. sep 2019
Michal Martikán

Slovakia dominated canoe slalom men teams competition

The country defended the title for the ninth time in a row.

25. sep 2019
The third Danube Fund Forum
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What might Bratislava’s urban river zone look like?

The fifth meeting of the Danube Fund Forum will focus on the future of public spaces along the Danube River in the city centre.

24. sep 2019
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Slovak scientists grace the pages of prestigious journal Nature

Scientists from Slovakia clarified the connection between climate change and the size of floods.

and 1 more 24. sep 2019
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