The AFP has disproved a couple of Roma-targeted hoaxes appearing on social media during a pandemic.

Roma people targeted by hoaxes during a pandemic

The Facebook hoax about free medication for the minority has been on rotation since 2011.

28. aug 2020

New countries on the red list, quarantine shortened

Epidemiologists have updated anti-coronavirus measures as of September 1.

27. aug 2020
The municipal public transport company Dopravný Podnik Bratislava marks its 125th anniversary also with rides on historical trams and buses.

News digest: Closed border, indebted households and new buses

Check out your overview of the most important news from Slovakia on Thursday, August 27.

27. aug 2020
Pionierska Street, Bratislava

Cycling in Slovakia: A free-time activity rather than means of transport

Activists call on the government to use billions from the EU to enhance bike transport in Slovakia.

27. aug 2020
Shops will close on August 29 and September 1 in Slovakia.

Prepare for closed shops this Tuesday

Two national holidays in Slovakia at the turn of August and September mean no grocery shopping.

27. aug 2020
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Ukraine closes borders for one month

The coronavirus situation complicates the regime on one of Slovakia's borders.

27. aug 2020
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Coronavirus is no longer under control, some experts say

Experts also quarrel about the testing system.

27. aug 2020
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Some Slovaks are too indebted, thousands of families under threat

The central bank surveyed the situation of households asking for deferral of payment instalments.

27. aug 2020
Ján Šimunek

Baker of legendary rolls tries a forgotten Bratislava delicacy

The biscuits were once more popular than Bratislava rolls.

27. aug 2020
The less than lovely sight that currently greets visitors to Bratislava's main railway station.

Plans to revamp Bratislava's main rail station resurface

The national rail infrastructure operator, ŽSR, has committed itself to offering a swift solution.

27. aug 2020
Fulbright Program brings together people from various backgrounds.

Fulbright Program remains with people long after they return home

Lýdia Tobiášová, executive director of the Fulbright Commission in Slovakia, talks about her experience with the programme and how it can enrich one’s life.

27. aug 2020
Russian Federation Embassy in Bratislava.

Expulsion of Russian diplomats signals return of Slovakia to EU-NATO trajectory

The new Slovak government is taking steps to regain the respect of its EU and NATO partners after years of prioritising Russian economic ties.

27. aug 2020
Health Minister Marek Krajčí
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News digest: Health minister does not recommend booking September holiday abroad

Check out the overview of news from Slovakia for Wednesday, August 26.

26. aug 2020
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Government set deadline for submitting tax returns

The date for paying taxes should be announced later.

26. aug 2020
Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok

Foreign Affairs Minister Korčok disproves hoaxes about protests in Belarus

He also opines that sanctions against the country should be introduced as soon as possible.

26. aug 2020
Labour Minister Milan Krajniak (Sme Rodina) introducing the compromise minimum wage proposal.

Unionists and government lock horns over minimum wage

The minimum wage will increase less and will be cut from work surcharges.

26. aug 2020

Slanské mountains offer family tourism as well as mystical secrets

Depiction of cult animals, quarrel over well and giant footprint.

26. aug 2020
Lužný Most bridge

New bridge over the Danube acquires name

People chose the name in a public poll.

26. aug 2020
The Bratislava airport

The ban on civilian flights to red countries lifted

Airlines will gradually restore their regular flights.

26. aug 2020
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News digest: Bratislava turns on red light

Read an overview of news from Slovakia for Tuesday, August 25.

25. aug 2020
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