Unknown corner of Slovakia: Extinct village in eastern Slovakia

The village was moved out along with surrounding villages because of the establishment of the Javorina Military District.

11. jul 2020
Giant goldenrod and New York aster invading alluvial forest.

Fall of the Iron Curtain opened new corridors for alien plants to Slovakia

No invasive plant has been eradicated from Slovakia so far.

11. jul 2020

Slovaks know they are EU citizens and more flights take off from Bratislava (news digest)

Read an overview of news from Slovakia on Friday, July 10, 2020.

10. jul 2020

People in Slovakia eat less chocolate than they used to

Consumption statistics are decreasing slightly.

10. jul 2020
Slovak singer Dorota Nvotová performs at the 2020 Pohoda in the Air festival July 9 in Trenčín.
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Roundup: Schubert’s Slovak muse; German publisher founded by Liptov local

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

10. jul 2020
Slovakia's top three constitutional officials: President Zuzana Čaputová, Speaker of Parliament Boris Kollár and PM Igor Matovič in April 2020.

New government set to put an end to any steps off the Euro-Atlantic road

New government looks to put foreign policy disunity behind it.

10. jul 2020
PM Igor Matovič
9. jul 2020
Norbert Bödör at the Supreme Court on July 9, 2020.

Corruption suspect with alleged ties to Smer and Kočner taken into to custody

Norbert Bödör, accused of money laundering, was first released by the Specialised Criminal Court. The Supreme Court has overturned the decision.

9. jul 2020
Justice Minister Mária Kolíková

Changes to top judicial bodies take concrete shape as minister introduces reform

Justice Minister Mária Kolíková is ready to submit the draft for interdepartmental review.

9. jul 2020
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Drop in foreign trade moderated, but remains high

A slight improvement may come in the following months, impacted by the lifting of coronavirus measures.

9. jul 2020
Bratislava: Chatam Sófer Memorial

Jewish history still being made

Where exactly are Slovakia's Jewish cemeteries, synagogues and other related sights located? What is the story of Slovak Jews?

9. jul 2020

EU recovery plan opens a window of opportunity if Slovakia can use it well

Experts recommend spending billions of euros from the recovery fund on transforming Slovakia’s industry-driven economy.

9. jul 2020
9. jul 2020
Pohoda festival

Pohoda in the Air festival starting

The popular summer festival moves online this year.

9. jul 2020
Finance Minister Eduard Heger

Government modified this year’s state budget deficit. It will be higher

The coronavirus has impacted the state's financial plans this year. The change needs to be adopted in parliament.

9. jul 2020
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PM Matovič hints at stricter measures after coronavirus cases surge

The number of new coronavirus-positive cases has been increasing the most since April.

9. jul 2020
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No home office revolution is coming, HR experts say

The pandemic is likely to shift the advantage on the labour market back to employers.

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The exhibition, Mikuláš nejestwuje, curated by Slovak writer Michal Hvorecký recounts stories of the northern Slovakian town of Liptovský Mikuláš.

Once a hub, now forgotten: Liptovský Mikuláš

The new exhibition in a Liptovský Mikuláš gallery tells the story of the Liptov region and its famous natives, including S. Fischer.

8. jul 2020

Foreigners cannot expect immigration officers to speak English (news digest)

These are the news stories from Slovakia you should know about on Wednesday, Jul 8, 2020.

8. jul 2020
PM Igor Matovič, second from right, meeting with VW Slovakia representatives - Oliver Grünberg, the Chairman of the Board of Volkswagen Slovakia, and Andreas Tostmann, second and third from left.

Volkswagen Slovakia could receive a €500-million investment

The Igor Matovič cabinet is promising to establish a training centre, build rental flats and improve public transport for the carmaker to win the investment.

8. jul 2020
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