News digest: Matovič finally unveils his tax reform, says it will be a revolution

Tax changes to target families, labour and businesses. The president signs changes to pandemic legislation. New carrier in Bratislava Region faces problems.

15. nov 2021
Igor Matovič presented the second package of measures meant to be adopted within the reform of taxes and levies.

One levy and one tax paid from the gross wage. Finance minister presents changes to labour taxation

The changes to labour taxation are part of the second package of the planned reform of taxes and levies.

15. nov 2021
Arriva officially took over the suburban bus transport in Bratislava Region.

Change of carrier in Bratislava Region causing problems

Arriva, which took over on November 15, lacks drivers; the region is talking about consequences.

15. nov 2021

New ‘green pass’ requirements will likely carry more bark than bite

Employers can finally demand immunisation or tests from employees.

15. nov 2021
Eugen Gindl

Personality of the Velvet Revolution dies at age 77

He was also a journalist and writer.

15. nov 2021
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Travelling to the EU limited at the outer border of Slovakia

The measures apply especially to Ukrainians.

15. nov 2021
Finance Minister Igor Matovič presenting his plan: "Tax revolution fulfils dreams."

Working parents could get €200 more per child, non-working €100

Finance minister unveiled the first part of what he calls the tax revolution.

15. nov 2021
Brownlee & Spyres

Amici e Rivali (Friends and Rivals)

Is there a better Rossini tenor than Lawrence Brownlee? The upcoming Bratislava concert has the answer.

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15. nov 2021
The company Film Europe opened its first cinema Edison Filmhub in 2019 in Prague, the Czech Republic.

America’s greatest inventor will return to Bratislava. A new cinema will bear his name

The first Edison Filmhub opened in Prague in 2019, and the second will open in the Slovak capital next year.

14. nov 2021
A Germanic prince, whose tomb was found in 2005 in Poprad, grew up in the Spiš region, but spent most of his short life in the Mediterranean region.

Archaeologists unearthed a Germanic tomb 15 years ago. When will it be exhibited?

The ancient tomb was to be displayed in the Podtatranské Museum in Poprad this year.

13. nov 2021
Darina Bancíková

Forget James Dean. Slovakia’s religious rebel had a cause

Darina Bancíková, the first female pastor ordained in Slovakia, faced many barriers during her lifetime under the communist regime.

13. nov 2021

Employers can demand Green Passes, so can restaurants

Tighter anti-pandemic measures get a green light in parliament.

12. nov 2021

News digest: Slovakia will close border with Austria, symbolically

Bratislava holds its Beaujolais nouveau wine festival. More than 500 pairs of old glasses are to be sent to Africa. Finance Minister Igor Matovič will start introducing tax reform on Sunday.

12. nov 2021
Igor Matovič

Finance Minister Igor Matovič ready to introduce long-awaited tax and levy reform

On Sunday, November 14, he will present the part dedicated to families.

12. nov 2021
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Law changes for foreign medics do not go far enough, organisation uniting foreign doctors says

One of the changes is an extension to eligibility for the current system of temporary specialist internships.

12. nov 2021
The symbolically closed Slovak-Austrian border.

Slovakia will symbolically close border with Austria to recall totalitarian past

The Weekend of Closed Borders will include the commemoration of the victims of the Iron Curtain.

12. nov 2021
Exterior of the historical building on Rudnay Square in Bratislava after its reconstruction.

Weekend: Old Bratislava landmarks will appear in a foreign drama

Spend your weekend hiking in the Low Tatras, but read the latest culture and travel stories first.

12. nov 2021

News digest: Slovaks mourn deceased singer Žbirka

Parliament did not pass the law “on assistance to pregnant women“. Slovak politicians honoured veterans.

11. nov 2021
Anna Záborská

MPs do not pass law that would restrict access to abortions

The amendment was one vote short of passing again.

11. nov 2021
The Bratislava plant of Volkswagen.

German companies still make the largest contribution to state coffers in Slovakia

Investors are more cautious in terms of investments, but they have ambitious hiring plans.

11. nov 2021
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