Karel Hirman

Economy Minister: Slovakia set to become major power exporter

Slovak energy mix needs to be as emission-free as possible, says Hirman.

and 1 more 11. nov 2022

SNP Heroes' Trail gets new shelter

"High quality" new generation building located in Volovské vrchy.

11. nov 2022
Ministerial panel at the Visegrad 4 Business conference in Bratislava

If regarded as a single state, V4 would be the fifth-largest economy in Europe

Clusters lead to closer cooperation within the Visegrad Group.

10. nov 2022

News digest: Lego dumps controversial Slovak toy chain

Velvet Revolution losing its lustre. Learn more in today's digest.

10. nov 2022
A 1989 protest gathering in Bratislava.

Velvet Revolution falling out of favour

Less than half see end of communist regime in positive light, new poll shows.

10. nov 2022

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between November 10 and November 20, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

10. nov 2022
Dráčik's logo - an orange dragon.

Lego takes a step against the biggest toy-shop chain

The Dráčik store has been known for controversial statements on its website.

10. nov 2022
Xiaolu Hou.

Cyber security expert: Why do you want Facebook to know your location?

Xiaolu Hou earned the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science award.

Renáta Filo 10. nov 2022

The only Slovak hotel ship is anchored in Bratislava. Now you can peek inside

The Albertina is 110 meters long, 7.5 meters high and 11.4 meters wide.

10. nov 2022

News digest: Exports to Russia no scandal, but a problem

Couriers needed, fewer cycling routes than promised.

9. nov 2022
The opening of a new cycling route between Nitra and its borough of Dražovce on October 25, 2022.

Transport Ministry misled about cycling infrastructure progress, audit finds

Slovakia not building cycling routes as fast as set out in its strategy.

9. nov 2022
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď during a press conference on November 4, 2022.

Publicised exports to Russia do not violate EU sanctions

The exports of dual-use goods to Russia during the war in Ukraine is a European problem, the defence minister says.

9. nov 2022
The Univeristy Hospital in Bratislava.

Hospital chaos looms as doctors reject government memorandum

Thousands poised to resign as union representatives say demands not met.

9. nov 2022

Demand for couriers hits record levels

Companies looking for delivery people ahead of Christmas.

9. nov 2022

News digest: 30 years on, tireless battle for registered partnerships continues

A busy day in parliament, extremist parties to stay, and the most profitable firms for 2021.

8. nov 2022
Police officers stand outside the Kúty train station on November 2, 2022.

Border checks with Hungary no solution to illegal migration, interior minister says

Minister Roman Mikulec might face another no confidence vote.

8. nov 2022
The U.S.Steel Košice administration building in Košice on August 3, 2022.
8. nov 2022
A protest goer holds an "Everyone deserves love and respect" banner during a gathering in Bratislava on October 27, 2022.

A political hot potato, registered partnership bills unsavoury for most politicians

Attempts at passing legislation allowing registered partnerships have become a once-a-decade trend.

8. nov 2022
The Čatlošova vila building has been abandoned for a long time.

Deal of decades in Železná studnička park

The former sanatorium was built between 1943 and 1945.

8. nov 2022
Visualisation of the new project of the former maternity hospital.

Former hospital in Bratislava centre to be turned into luxury residence

The maternity hospital was built between 1882 and 1884.

8. nov 2022
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