Some problems with the Foreigners’ Police continue.

Ombudswoman welcomes changes at immigration offices

The public defender of rights will continue discussions about the Foreigners Police with the new Police Corps president.

10. sep 2020
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Tip for trip: Veľký Rozsutec, symbol of Malá Fatra

Two routes will lead tourists to the majestic peak, both offering mesmerising views.

10. sep 2020
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Hygienists introduced new rules for mass events. Weddings and funerals are included

The events are capped with 500 people in the interior and 1,000 in exterior.

10. sep 2020
Dunja Mijatović

Commissioner for Human Rights concerned about planned changes to abortions

Dunja Mijatović points to repeated attempts to put forward proposals that would bring Slovak laws and practices into conflict with its international obligations.

10. sep 2020
President Zuzana Čaputová

Slovak expert proposed as part of the team investigating the death of Slovak citizen in Belgium

President Zuzana Čaputová condemns all forms of police brutality towards any citizen of any country.

10. sep 2020
The police carry out their last 'Venal 4' search related to the drug mafia on August 17, 2020 in the town of Sereď.

Sereď drug mafia to appear in court after many years of operation

For two decades, the town of Sereď has been home to drug dealers. The first of them will stand trial in late September.

10. sep 2020
A new mobile sampling site opened in Banská Bystrica.

News digest: New rules for mass events come into force on Thursday

The overview of news from Slovakia from September 9, 2020.

9. sep 2020
Prague

There are several alternatives to closing borders, foreign minister says

The government is aware of the worsening coronavirus situation in the neighbouring countries.

9. sep 2020
President Zuzana Čaputová paid tribute to the Holocaust victims on September 9, 2020.

President: The Holocaust remains a tragic chapter in our history

Several politicians commemorate the day when the Nazi-allied Slovak state issued the Jewish code.

9. sep 2020
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9. sep 2020
Ľubomír Vážny

Ex-minister for Smer ends as social insurer’s head

Ľubomír Vážny is said to have made mistakes in procurement and budgeting. The cabinet already found his replacement.

9. sep 2020
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People in Slovakia don’t move ahead much in financial literacy

Although they save money for their children, they do not save much for their own retirement.

9. sep 2020
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Traditional music festival in Bratislava to be replaced by chamber concerts

The 56th year of Bratislava Music Festival was cancelled due to coronavirus developments.

9. sep 2020
Bratislava

New podcast series reveals what ambassadors think of living in Bratislava

New project offers a look at the capital through the eyes of foreigners.

9. sep 2020
A new temporary testing site for COVID-19 is opened in Trenčín on September 4, 2020.

News digest: More large-capacity coronavirus mobile testing sites open

Overview of news from Slovakia from September 8, 2020.

8. sep 2020
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Mostly young people tested positive for the coronavirus in August

Slovakia reported 40 new coronavirus cases on average every day.

8. sep 2020
Slovakia's foreign trade ended in surplus in July, also thanks to higher car exports, the Statistics Office has said.

Higher car exports helped foreign trade stay in the black

A second coronavirus wave is expected to impact foreign trade figures in the coming months.

8. sep 2020
Peter Juhás, former head of the police team that investigated the Kuciak murder case.

Former main investigator of the Kuciak murder returns after the verdict

Experts say the prosecutor might have missed the support of a strong team of police investigators during the trial.

8. sep 2020
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Flying in to Slovakia from a red country? Make sure to register online

The ban on civilian flights to Slovak airports has been lifted as of September 7.

8. sep 2020
Anna Záborská

Concerns about reproductive rights go international as MPs prepare to vote on abortion laws

More than a hundred organisations from around the world warn against new barriers to access to abortion care in Slovakia.

8. sep 2020
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