PM Igor Matovič and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on July 16, 2020.

What plagues the Matovič government after COVID

Graduation season is over, but final theses are all the rage in Slovak politics.

20. jul 2020
Rainbow Pride 2018 in Bratislava.

The jubilee Rainbow Pride will take place online

The festival starts on Monday, July 20, with a week of accompanying events.

20. jul 2020
A 30-kilometre stretch of the Bratislava ring road opened on July 19, 2020.

Part of the Bratislava ring road has opened

People coming to the capital from the south can use 30 kilometres of the new road.

20. jul 2020
Smer chair Robert Fico and newly-elected deputy chairs.

No big changes in Smer. Fico remains at its helm

The party has several new deputy chairs after the renegades led by ex-PM Pellegrini left in June.

20. jul 2020
The virus has postponed the completion of Stanica Nivy – a bus terminal and shopping centre.

BUSINESS FOCUS: Corona crisis bites real estate market, but it remains healthy

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, rental housing and best offices of 2019 are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.

20. jul 2020
UK Ambassador Andy Garth

Diplomacy is more virtual for the moment, but personal contact is everything

We are more understanding of people’s personal circumstances than we were before the pandemic, says outgoing UK Ambassador Andy Garth.

20. jul 2020
Westend Plazza

Modesta Real Estate advises Marlink on letting office space in Bratislava

The office space at Westend Plazza meets all the requirements.

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20. jul 2020
The autimotive industry is one of main pillars of the Slovak economy.
19. jul 2020

Wild Sokolia Valley in Slovenský Raj conceals beautiful waterfalls

A hike in Sokolia Dolina valley is among the most difficult in Slovenský Raj.

18. jul 2020
PM Igor Matovič met with EC President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Thursday. Meanwhile at home, he faces a plagiarism scandal.

Friday news digest: Matovič in hot water, UK goes green on Slovak list

Read your overview of news from Slovakia on Friday, July 17.

17. jul 2020
PM Igor Matovic leads his first cabinet session.

Shame, disappointment, and no confidence vote looming. Politicians on Matovič's plagiarism

Opposition leaders say they are ready to initiate a motion of no confidence in the prime minister.

17. jul 2020
Illustratory stock photo.

Coronavirus assistance did not go to the hardest hit sector of business

Support for businesses in the coronavirus-induced crisis unevenly distributed, analysis shows.

17. jul 2020
The airport in Bratislava reopened.

Slovakia puts the UK on its low risk countries list

Home isolation will no longer be required for arrivals from Great Britain to Slovakia as of Monday.

17. jul 2020
Slavín, largest war memorial in central Europe undergoing complex restoration.

Having survived countless lightning strikes, Slavín gets a makeover

Largest war memorial in central Europe undergoing complex restoration.

17. jul 2020
The Slovak Agency for the Support of Citizens with Disabilities exhibits works by artists with disabilities.
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Roundup: People with disabilities’ artwork on display

Read this week’s overview of culture and travel stories from Slovakia.

17. jul 2020

Tatra rack railway needs repair

Its operation will be suspended for more than half year.

16. jul 2020
Igor Matovič

Thursday news digest: PM is a plagiarist, Foreign Minister says UK inconsistent

Read your overview of news from Slovakia on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

16. jul 2020
New Istropolis

One of Bratislava's major landmarks will change. Take a look at the new Istropolis

Developer Immocap finally unveils plans for a brand new cultural and social centre.

16. jul 2020
PM Igor Matovič

Prime Minister Matovič is a plagiarist too

Denník N looked at his MA thesis. Matovič did not deny it and said he would step down when every pre-election promise he gave is fulfilled.

16. jul 2020
Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok

UK has two lists of coronavirus risk countries, Slovak minister points out

Slovakia is still negotiating with the UK about placing the country among the safe ones.

16. jul 2020
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