Kočner in court on December 4.

Kočner in trial: Rusko in hospital postponed the hearing of experts on signatures

Court also heard the ex-wife of a murdered attorney as witness.

5. dec 2019
Foreigners' Police in Bratislava

Booked out of the Foreigners’ Police online system? It's not an error

Trying to book an appointment online in Trnava and Dunajská Streda is a waste of time.

5. dec 2019

Franciscan church in Fiľakovo opened after four-year reconstruction

It is one of the three oldest buildings in Fiľakovo.

4. dec 2019
Six Roma boys were reportedly bullied by police officers in Košice in March 2009

Police officers accused of bullying Roma boys acquitted

The December 4 verdict by a Košice district court is not valid.

TASR 4. dec 2019
Health Minister Andrea Kalavská says she is determined to resign from her post after the government withdrew the bill on the reform of hospitals from the parliament on December 4, 2019

Health Minister to resign over “ideological differences” with Smer

MPs refused to deal with her proposed hospital reform repeatedly. She hopes the next parliament will have more courage.

4. dec 2019
Smer chair Robert Fico announced on November 28 he would initiate an extraordinary session in the parliament to get Slovak investment gold back home from the UK. The session took place on December 4, 2019 in Bratislava

Slovak gold to remain in the UK for now

Smer will most likely initiate another session for Slovak gold.

4. dec 2019
Ján Počiatek, as finance minister back in 2008, poses with a mock-up of a Slovak euro coin in Brussels after the final crown–euro conversion rate was confirmed.

Smer’s strong team launched action campaign

Počiatek on the record, no to the Istanbul Convention and candidate lists submitted.

4. dec 2019
Parliament

Who will run in the 2020 elections?

Many parties have already started their campaign.

4. dec 2019
Andrej Kiska was president between 2014 and 2019, after which he founded and briefly led the Za Ľudí party. The charges relate to the 2014 presidential election campaign.

No bodyguards or presidential salary. Kiska may lose benefits if elected to parliament

All the benefits will return to presidents when they leave the political position.

4. dec 2019
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Vienna-Bratislava in 40 minutes, Austrian railway company promises

They have one condition. Slovakia should repair bridges from the time of Emperor Ferdinand I.

4. dec 2019
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PISA test results: Average maths, poor reading and sciences

Analysts do not see any significant progress.

4. dec 2019
Vladimí Kompánek's winter-themed paintings are exhibited at the City Gallery of Bratislava (GMB) until the end of February 2020

A painter shows visitors the magic of Slovak winter

Vladimír Kompánek was not allowed to paint under communism.

Jana Alexová 4. dec 2019
Food industry may reflect the higher work surcharges in the prices of products.

Recession could affect job market. No disaster expected

Employers see the steep increase in minimum wage as risky.

4. dec 2019
Rocks fell in Terchová in the Žilina Region for the first time three weeks ago

Jánošík's hometown faces an emergency situation

Rocks falling off the massif in Terchová may affect the soon-to-start winter season.

3. dec 2019
Burger King operates three restaurants in Slovakia - all of which are located in Bratislava

Burger King to expand in 2020

The American fast food chain will also reach eastern Slovakia.

3. dec 2019
Kráľova hoľa

New educative path leads to Kráľova hoľa

Hiking in the Low Tatras will be more pleasant for visitors.

3. dec 2019
Former finance minister Ján Počiatek served in the first Robert Fico government between 2006 and 2010

Ex-fin min Počiatek does not deny authenticity of leaked video

Ján Počiatek said he wanted to save the state-run lottery.

3. dec 2019
PM Peter Pellegrini and Finance Minister Laislav Kamenický shake hands after parliament passed the state budget for 2020.

Balanced budget postponed to 2021

Parliament passed state budget for 2020 after a very short discussion.

3. dec 2019
Video

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between December 6 and December 15, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

3. dec 2019
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Fico wants to take investment gold from the UK

The central bank disagrees with the plan, casting doubt on the arguments.

3. dec 2019
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