The opening of another traditional rafting season on the River Váh in Strečno, Žilina Region, in late April 2022.

Weekend: BBC Radio 1 plays her songs. Now she will tour with Imagine Dragons

We've got you covered on the last day of April and Labour Day.

30. apr 2022

News digest: Poland offers to protect Slovak skies

Slovak PM will appear on BBC soon. Shops will be closed on Sunday.

29. apr 2022
Robert Fico

Fico's detention may be moot by the time parliament makes a decision

The court might lack reasons to authorise custody for Fico.

29. apr 2022
A registration and information point for Ukrainian arrivals.

International organisations will pay allowances to refugees instead of Slovakia

The scheme should last three months and aims to make money more readily available to the displaced persons in need.

29. apr 2022
Cosmin Boiangiu, executive director of the European Labour Authority

European labour market impacted by the shortage of healthcare skills and occupations

ELA is ready to look at circulation mobility with people heading where the economy needs them.

29. apr 2022
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Seeking jobs and staff in Europe with the help of Eures

The network could be helpful for both job-seekers and employers wanting to hire.

29. apr 2022
Innovation Capability Center (ICC) in Bratislava

Japanese pharmaceutical company taps IT expertise potential of Slovakia

Takeda has launched an innovation capability centre in Bratislava.

28. apr 2022

News digest: Lawyer admits bribery, military technology obsolete

If gas stopped flowing tomorrow, Slovakia would last until autumn. Slovak tennis player ranked in top 50. Learn more in today's digest.

28. apr 2022
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Free PCR tests to end for most people

Change comes amid improving pandemic situation.

28. apr 2022
Zoroslav Kollár (left) was arrested during the Gale police raid.

Lawyer confesses to bribing former spy chief

Pčolinský maintains innocence.

28. apr 2022
Zuzana Vinklerová

Slovaks volunteer from the heart

The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have urged two unprecedented waves of volunteering in Slovakia.

28. apr 2022
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Blog: To look after pupils, we also need to look after school staff

Poor staff well-being can lead to increased absenteeism and decreased job satisfaction and motivation.

28. apr 2022
Robert Fico

Even with Fico in custody, Smer may retain popular support

Fico has been preparing his supporters for this scenario, so it may not affect his popular backing.

28. apr 2022

Slovakia could last until autumn without Russian gas. What are its options?

The government is not prepared to pay in rubles for now.

28. apr 2022
A replica of the Hungarian coronation crown will be exhibited at Trenčín Castle in the summer.

Trenčín jewellers recreating Hungary’s coronation crown

The coronation jewel was deposited in a local Trenčín house in 1622.

28. apr 2022
Oil slick in Gabčíkovo
28. apr 2022
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Most of current military technology is expired

The government approved a complex assessment of Slovakia's defence for 2021.

28. apr 2022
Smer leader Robert Fico

Witnesses, encrypted messages and secret recordings. What the charges against Fico are based on

Former prime minister and interior minister face organised crime charges.

28. apr 2022
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News digest: Big changes in the Slovak judiciary approved at the last minute

PM Eduard Heger is the most popular member of the government. President Zuzana Čaputová sends a clear message to Russian soldiers.

27. apr 2022
The launch of the S-300 system in Bulgaria.
27. apr 2022
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