Finance Minister Eduar Heger (OĽaNO)

Slovakia failed to meet its budgetary plans last year, Eurostat confirmed

Only six EU member countries had worse results than Slovakia.

22. apr 2020
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How the Matovič government plans to deal with low trust in judiciary

The plan outlined in the programme statement leaves experts cautiously optimistic.

22. apr 2020
Mária Kolíková

Minister Kolíková: I had no idea how deep Jankovská's influence reached

Justice Ministry plans a number of reforms, including of the Judicial Council.

22. apr 2020

Mama Mia

A farewell to the woman who sabotaged Communism by knitting sweaters.

22. apr 2020
Ján Budaj, Environment Minister

NGOs called on the government to support the green renewal of Europe

It is time to invest in health and quality of life.

22. apr 2020

Outdoor markets have opened

The first phase of easing coronavirus measures have begun.

22. apr 2020

Thousands of bank clients have asked for the 9-month deferral of instalments

The bank recommends clients to opt for a solution only if necessary.

22. apr 2020

Destroyed Jewish cemetery is under reconstruction

Support came from many countries.

22. apr 2020
Empty streets of Bratislava.

Slovakia starts lifting its coronavirus measures (news digest)

Testing continued in retirement homes and in Roma settlements, a major shoe producer restarted production. Your overview of news from April 21.

21. apr 2020
Seniors shopping in Sečovce.

Elderly people keep calm and obey measures, survey shows

Researchers looked at the psychological and other impacts of the coronavirus crisis on seniors in Slovakia.

21. apr 2020
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21. apr 2020
Miroslav Marček is escorted to the courtroom.

Slovakia slightly improved its press freedom ranking

Reporters Without Borders points out that two sentences have been delivered in the Kuciak murder case.

21. apr 2020

Empty valley in the High Tatras

Under different conditions, it is a very popular hiking spot.

21. apr 2020

Former head of the material reserves will be prosecuted while remaining in custody

Kajetán Kičura was detained during an operation linked to suspected machinations during a public procurement, even during the coronavirus crisis.

21. apr 2020
President Zuzana Čaputová

President the most trusted politician in Slovakia, poll shows

Two thirds of those polled said they trusted PM Igor Matovič.

21. apr 2020
Slovak Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok (r) and Italian Ambassador to Slovakia Gabrielle Meucci while dispatching the humanitarian aid to Italy on April 20.

Slovakia sends humanitarian assistance to Italy (news digest)

Bratislava Region launches testing in social care facilities, several universities initiate online final exams. Read the overview of news from April 20.

20. apr 2020
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The coronavirus may increase unemployment in following months

It may rise by two-digit numbers, analyst warns.

20. apr 2020

How Matovič imagines the lifting of coronavirus measures

The prime minister presented four gradual phases, to be greenlighted by the general crisis staff on Tuesday.

20. apr 2020
PM Igor Matovič

OĽaNO sky-rockets in recent AKO poll

On the other hand, the second poll shows Za Ľudí of ex-president Kiska outside the parliament.

20. apr 2020
People in protective masks on public transport in Bratislava.

UPDATED: Coping with the coronavirus: Slovakia opens some shops but tightens hygienic measures

The crisis staff has agreed on a number of new rules, valid as of Monday, March 30. Hygienists modify rules for wearing masks, starting on April 21.

20. apr 2020
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