The still un-named bridge over the Danube

Vote for the name of the new Danube bridge

The Chuck Norris bridge is not an option. The final name will be chosen from eight shortlisted names.

27. jul 2020
The sugar refinery in Trnava.
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Top 10 August events around Slovakia

With a face mask available, explore the Trnava sugar refinery on a bike or Košice fountains on foot.

27. jul 2020
Kurzarbeit is meant to keep employment in struggling companies.

Turning kurzarbeit into a permanent labour market instrument

The short-time work scheme to help companies during next crises.

27. jul 2020
PM Igor Matovič

PM bungled his latest thesis defence, MPs let him pass

Amid talks of how Slovakia is becoming more knowledge-based and innovative, the prime minister shows ever more fervently that he does not hold intellectual property in high regard.

27. jul 2020

Mountain rescue service's new app allows tourists to call for help

The app also works in the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary.

27. jul 2020
Finance Minister Eduar Heger (OĽaNO)

Slovakia's economic outlook changed from stable to negative

The change reflects the current economic situation in the country, the Finance Ministry commented.

27. jul 2020
In this handout photo released by the University of Oxford, blood samples from the coronavirus vaccine trials are handled inside the Jenner Institute in Oxford, England.

Health minister does not want the COVID-19 vaccination to be mandatory

Wearing masks in interior spaces and crowds may be compulsory until 2021.

27. jul 2020
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The number of new coronavirus cases keeps increasing. Health authorities respond

The town of Myjava has already closed its public swimming pool and cancelled events.

27. jul 2020
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Government wants to save on IT by launching state software house

Its core labour force will consist of Wirecard specialists.

27. jul 2020
Smer MP Juraj Blanár (l) speaking to the assembly hall. PM Igor Matovič in the background.

There is no option that speaks well of Matovič’s character

In 2020, plagiarism is a bigger deal than it ever was, because ideas are worth more than money.

26. jul 2020

Replica of sacrificial place was uncovered in Nižná Myšľa

Visitors of the archaeological locality can explore the life and rituals of people from the Bronze Age.

26. jul 2020
Istropolis

New Istropolis project in Bratislava raises mixed opinions

Architecture historians call for preservation of old Istropolis.

26. jul 2020
Vladimír Dolinay

Culture Ministry's state secretary dies in a car accident

Vladimír Dolinay, who was active in municipal politics, was appointed on July 1.

25. jul 2020

Tip for trip: New lookout tower at Devínska Kobyla

Its location offers views of Austria, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

25. jul 2020

News digest: Matovič survives, England and Scotland open

Read your overview of news from Slovakia on July 24, along with some tips for good weekend reads.

24. jul 2020
Slovakia’s LGBTI community seeks to expand their rights.

If ruling coalition fulfils its promise, LGBTI couples should be able to inherit from each other by 2024

A last will might not be a sufficient solution for same-sex couples to prevent losing their common property.

24. jul 2020
The airport in Bratislava reopened.

UPDATED: No need to self-isolate for travellers from Slovakia to England and Scotland soon

Each part of the United Kingdom sets its own rules for travel corridors.

24. jul 2020
French Charlie Cimetière came to Slovakia for the first time in 2009, spending his Erasmus in Bratislava.

The revival of Slovak rugby championed by French player

Having first discovered Slovakia thanks to Erasmus, Charles Cimetière returned to popularise rugby.

24. jul 2020
Colombian-Slovak photographer Gustavo Pizano.
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24. jul 2020
One of the 2020 'Refjúžn' posters, 'Together', was created by Michal Rafaj.

Migrants and refugees spotlighted in posters amid the pandemic

Nearly 80 works were submitted to the Milan Šimečka Foundation’s Refjúžn Poster contest.

24. jul 2020
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