Foreigners invisible to most Slovaks

People do not have a clue how many foreigners live in Slovakia. At the same time, they do not trust them, a recent poll shows.

12. sep 2019
Marian Kočner in court.

More charges rain down on Kočner, suspect in the Kuciak murder case

Marian Kočner was allegedly sending messages from prison to influential people.

12. sep 2019
US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink presented her credentials to President Zuzana Čaputová on August 20.

Ambassador Brink: A new chapter in our story of freedom

Slovakia enjoys an unprecedented era of security, sovereignty, and prosperity with membership in NATO and the EU guaranteeing your hard-won freedoms, new US ambassador to Slovakia wrote.

12. sep 2019
The Rainbow Pride flag (illustrative stock photo)

Most Slovaks support partnerships for everyone

Support for partnerships has increased.

12. sep 2019
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Two German companies vie for investment stimuli

Porsche might get €2 million from the state for a technological centre near Piešťany.

12. sep 2019
Illegal Roma settlement Pri Bitúnku in Košice

Population growth in Roma communities slows down, living conditions remain pitiful

There are more shacks than six years ago, and 6 percent of citizens live without access to standard drinking water, the new Atlas of Roma Communities shows.

12. sep 2019
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V4 to carry flame for Balkan hopes of EU membership

As the EU suffers ‘enlargement fatigue’, Visegrad Four nations in Central Europe are determined to support Balkan aspirations to join the bloc — but will they make effective advocates?

12. sep 2019
The Slovak parliament has adopted a law that will introduce the deposit return scheme for PET bottles in 2022.

Slovakia will introduce a deposit scheme for PET bottles and cans in 2022

A billion PET bottles are circulated on the Slovak market every year.

11. sep 2019
Groupe PSA Slovakia representatives, PM Peter Pellegrini, and Economy Minister Peter Žiga present the new e-208 model in Trnava.

PSA showcased its new electric Peugeot 208 in Trnava

Government talks centre around possible tax relief for the carmaker.

11. sep 2019
Štefan Harabin

Lex Harabin will strip judges of their robes if they go into politics

The parliament passed the law after Čaputová’s veto.

11. sep 2019

Get to know foreigners. Bratislava's Fjúžn festival has begun

The festival will try to find answers to seemingly easy questions.

11. sep 2019
A new lookout tower under construction in Štrbské Pleso.

A giant observation tower in the High Tatras faces criticism

The construction of this new attraction has begun without a public discussion.

11. sep 2019
Spolu chair Miroslav Beblavý

Spolu has joined the European People's Party faction

Spolu is seen as a serious partner to Europe, the party's chair said.

11. sep 2019
The Plastic People of the Universe and Brno Philharmonic concert in Brno in 2018
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Chamber music festival Konvergencie kicks off with a special concert

Anti-communist Prague band, Plastic People of the Universe, opened the festival.

11. sep 2019

Visit castle ruins near Strečno

About an hour hike with a spectacular view.

11. sep 2019
Parking is a huge problem in Petržalka.

Bratislava’s Petržalka gears up for the pilot parking project

Night parking in Petržalka will cost non residents up to €14.

11. sep 2019
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Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between September 13 and September 22, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

11. sep 2019
Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer) is seen as a more suitable candidate for the next Slovak PM among people than Smer chair Robert Fico.

Slovaks do not wish leaders of strongest parties to be the next PM

Smer head Robert Fico and PS head Michal Truban failed in the poll.

10. sep 2019
Jaguar Land Rover reveals the new Defender model, which will be produced in its Nitra plant, Slovakia.
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A legend returns: The Land Rover Defender will be made in Slovakia

The new model will be sold in 128 countries as of spring 2020.

10. sep 2019
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