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Swiss trams worth €76,000 will arrive to Čierny Balog

New tram carriages will be ready for Slovakia in March 2021.

29. apr 2020
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29. apr 2020
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Slovakia lags behind the most business-attractive countries

If we look at development so far in comparison with other countries, Slovakia is running in place.

29. apr 2020
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29. apr 2020
A 99-year-old man communicates with his grandchild via a video call on April 28, 2020.

Slovakia discusses a road corridor with Croatia (news digest)

The prime minister and his team of epidemiologists called on Slovaks to stay disciplined and responsible. The economy minister wants out of the measures faster.

28. apr 2020

Pandemic has not affected the number of foreign workers in Slovakia

There has been no significant month-on-month decrease in March.

28. apr 2020
Slovak cross-border workers protest at the Bratislava-Berg border crossing on April 26, 2020.

Some cross-border workers will not be placed in state quarantine

Austria has appealed to the government to relax restrictions.

28. apr 2020
Pictures from Glvac that the police secured from Alena Zsuzsova's phone.

Former defence minister filed a criminal complaint against the media

Martin Glváč moved from denying the authenticity of the communication to denying it could be published in the public's interest.

28. apr 2020
Slovak Ombudswoman Mária Patakyová meets a fellow ombudsman and ombudswomen from neighbouring countries in May 2019 in Bratislava.

Ombudswoman: Today’s state quarantine may lead to more COVID-19 cases

Recommendations have been sent to the government and the crisis management team.

28. apr 2020
Dušan Švalek, chief country officer for Slovakia at Slovak Telekom (ST)

Švalek: I want technologies to be used for the good of people

The telecom sector has completely changed over the past 20 years.

28. apr 2020
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The most gothic town: Bardejov

Bardejov has wooden churches and the oldest tree in Slovakia.

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Young Slovak scientists brothers Samuel Furka (in the middle) and Daniel Furka (second left), senior doctor Patrik Palacka (second right),  Michal Géci, coordinator of the humanitarian project (left) and student Dalibor Gallik (right).

Good news from Slovakia: Serial production of lung ventilator designed by Slovak scientists launched

They financed the development of the device from their own resources.

28. apr 2020

Rescue was successful. Pasqueflowers near Spiš Castle expand

Five flowers were growing here years ago. There are 1,500 of them today thanks to caretaking.

28. apr 2020
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Slovakia and coronavirus: People fear for the economy the most

They are also afraid of the coronavirus infection.

28. apr 2020
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Wizz Air plans to re-launch some flights from London Luton

Slovakia is one of the destinations. Airport expects the ban on civil flights to be prolonged until May 13, though.

28. apr 2020
Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Kopčany

From Holíč to Kopčany on bike. Tourist infrastructure on the Slovak-Czech border growing

Cycling route in the popular area should be ready to use next year.

28. apr 2020
Construction works on the Bratislava ring road project.

Problematic strip on Bratislava bypass might be torn down

Allegations that contaminated soil was used under the bypass provoked police charges in the past.

28. apr 2020
Testing of seniors in Bratislava, April 24.

Eight new COVID-19 cases in two days, further easing might come in a week (news digest)

Vast testing of clients and employees of social service centres has started. Read your news overview of Slovakia from April 27.

28. apr 2020
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Activists call on the government to ensure access to safe abortions during the pandemic

Slovak NGOs joined the call, which highlights marginalised groups as suffering from the problem.

28. apr 2020
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Coronavirus in Slovakia: Analysts described how schools could open

Education could start with smaller groups of pupils to ensure social distancing.

28. apr 2020
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