Swiss President Ignazio Cassis (left) and Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová.
23. may 2022
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NAKA intercepts drugs intended for United Kingdom

The drug, relatively unknown in Slovakia, is worth over €300,000.

23. may 2022
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Low flying planes circling Košice

Planes are sometimes just 200 metres above the ground, causing concern among residents.

23. may 2022
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Memories: Studený hrad castle

We were powerfully reminded of Ireland or New Zealand.

Gabriela Psotková and 1 more 23. may 2022

New way to relax at Bratislava's popular Železná Studnička

Cozy wooden stairs take visitors down to the water.

21. may 2022

News digest: World's first hydrogen train debuts in Slovakia

Bratislava gears up for mosquito season, it's the anniversary of Ján Čiernohaus who designed the skeleton of the Eiffel Tower, and wine cellars in the Small Carpathian Region are open for wine lovers.

20. may 2022
Bratislava is preparing to combat any potential explosion in mosquito numbers.

As mosquito season nears, Bratislava readies it sprayers – and drones

The capital will again deploy volunteers to monitor mosquito hatcheries.

20. may 2022
A clock installed at the Church of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle on St. Mary's Square in Žilina, on May 18, 2022.

Weekend: Losing it soon in the largest maze in Central Europe

A book that costs €1,500, Urban Market kicks off in Bratislava, and where to go to relive the 1944 uprising.

20. may 2022
Slovak flag symbolically lowered in protest in front of an administration office in Bratislava.

Towns and municipalities enter strike alert

ZMOS talks about nationwide strike.

19. may 2022
Peter Sabaka.

Scientist are fed up with people spreading lies

One scientist already won a lawsuit.

19. may 2022

News digest: Slovakia pays for Russian gas in euros

A doctor filed lawsuits against MPs spreading lies about him. Government-approved anti-inflation help might not get support. Learn more in today's digest.

19. may 2022

In reaction to the war, Slovakia makes hiring Ukrainians easier

Temporary protection status significantly shortens and simplifies the access of Ukrainian refugees to employment in Slovakia.

19. may 2022
Slovakia's next Russian gas payment to Gazprom is due on May 20.
19. may 2022
Finance Minister Igor Matovič on May 18, 2022.

The uncertain future of Matovič's package for families

The government passed several anti-inflation measures on May 18. It is now time for MPs to vote.

19. may 2022
The Health Ministry has suspended the gender reassignment protocol, which establishes guidelines for legal gender recognition, this week.

Health Ministry suspends protocol helping transgender people

The document does not include diagnostic procedures, which the ministry now sees as a problem.

19. may 2022

News digest: Slovak embassy in Kyiv reopens

Government approves new Slovnaft tax. Bratislava palace to close in summer.

18. may 2022
More than 300,000 mostly young Slovaks have left the country in the past 15 years.

Low wages and corruption keeping young Slovaks from coming home

Only a third want to return to Slovakia, poll shows.

18. may 2022

Government agrees on special Slovnaft tax

SaS weighing up veto in parliament.

18. may 2022
The Esterházy Palace, the last SNG building still open to the public in Bratislava, will close for the summer.
18. may 2022

New confectioner's shop in Žilina employs socially-disadvantaged

They also sell products from workshops for disadvantaged people and local creators.

18. may 2022
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