Lidl has recently become the largest retailer in Slovakia from the point of revenues.

Lidl has dethroned Tesco in the retail sector

The British retailer may continue falling, another company threatening its position.

6. oct 2021

News digest: State and police will shield healthcare professionals against anti-vax attacks

Only one third of Slovak entrepreneurs paid their invoices on time. Booster shots could be administered next week in social care centres.

6. oct 2021
Employees protest on May 19 against the company's disconnection from energy and media.
Jana Otriová 6. oct 2021
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Police will protect healthcare workers against anti-vaxxers

Verbal and physical attacks are aimed against their family members, too.

6. oct 2021
Bratislava Main Station, April 2020

New bus station is open, but Bratislava still far from a new train station

The capital will not see a new main railway station earlier than 2030.

6. oct 2021

Fewer tourists visit the Tatras, number of overnight stays down as well

Foreign visitors of other than neighbouring countries were more of an exception.

6. oct 2021

Pregnant and breastfeeding women face obstacles in obtaining Covid vaccine

Some vaccination centres require approval from the person's doctor.

6. oct 2021
Economy Minister Richard Sulík

Sulík: We won’t have a carbon-neutral economy by 2050 without hydrogen

Economy Minister Richard Sulík talks about reforms and more.

and 1 more 6. oct 2021

News digest: Covid patients start to fill Slovak hospitals

Ministers deal with increase in electricity prices. Slovak hydrogen car premieres at Expo Dubai.

5. oct 2021
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Hydrogen car premieres at the Dubai Expo

Slovak pavilion is now open to the public, despite some initial problems.

5. oct 2021
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Several hospitals had to limit planned surgeries. Situation in Žilina is critical

The hospital in Žilina even summoned a crisis staff to discuss potential solutions.

5. oct 2021
Slovak may pay more for electricity next year.

Politicians promise to curb electricity price increases for households

Current electricity prices below last year’s level.

5. oct 2021
The 'Unhidden Love' exhibition at Comenius University Bratislava runs until October 18, 2021.
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For a queer festival and display, Bratislava moves into a rainbow tier in October

Slovak Queer Film Festival will welcome only fully vaccinated visitors.

5. oct 2021

Slovakia tops EU ranking in plastic waste, ministry calls for compostable alternatives

Supermarket chains often offer their own ecological alternatives for customers.

5. oct 2021

Bratislava reached a vaccination milestone. So why it is not green on the Covid map?

The worst colour Bratislava can be classified as in the Covid automat warning alert system is red.

5. oct 2021

Numbering of trolleybuses in Bratislava will change

The change is expected on November 1.

5. oct 2021

Six examples of how artificial intelligence is used in manufacturing

AI slashes production time and costs in several facets of the manufacturing industry.

5. oct 2021
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Making a hash of the drug laws in Slovakia

In some cases, possession of marijuana in Slovakia carries a harsher sentence than manslaughter.

5. oct 2021
Alan Craig

From Hollywood to the Presidential Palace: American brings “renaissance of the real” to Slovakia

Alan Craig’s diverse skillset and hankering for adventure have led him down interesting paths in Slovakia and beyond.

5. oct 2021
Anca Dragu

Farewell, Anca

Anca Dragu, who made Slovakia her home, cared deeply about the country and did what she could to make it better.

4. oct 2021
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