An illustrative image.

News digest: Families, not pensioners, will bear the brunt of Fico’s fiscal plan

The president pays nothing for the rented villa, while the public will foot the bill for the information.

7. nov 2024
Labour Minister Erik Tomáš.

New rules slash 13th pensions for retirees without long Slovak work history

At least 10 years of work in Slovakia required to claim the full benefit.

7. nov 2024
This train operates between Košice and Mukachevo, Ukraine.

Bratislava-Kyiv train starts this December

Starting December 15, a daily train will link Bratislava to Kyiv.

7. nov 2024
In the ranking of the largest non-financial companies in Slovakia, the German company Volkswagen Slovakia secured the top position for the past year.

German firms in Slovakia cite economic policy and labour costs as major risks

A survey of 76 German companies in Slovakia reveals that many businesses are scaling back investment and workforce expansion.

7. nov 2024
Slovak surnames.

Slovakia’s top surnames and what they mean

The origins and meanings of Slovak surnames.

7. nov 2024
Festival of Young Wine in bratislava, 2022

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between November 8 and 15.

7. nov 2024
Young Wine Festival goers.

3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Visit the festival of young wine or join other volunteers to plant trees during Crucial weekend event.

7. nov 2024
Refuelling LNG is similar to refuelling petrol or diesel.

Slovakia takes another step towards decarbonising road transport

A new LNG filling station for trucks opens near Bratislava.

7. nov 2024
A road to Kráľova hoľa.
7. nov 2024
Development in Bratislava.

News digest: Sharp rise in apartment prices in Bratislava

Reactions of Slovak politicians to Trump's victory, PM Fico facing scrutiny over alleged trip, and tip for photography event.

6. nov 2024
Peter Pellegrini, then speaker of parliament, met with then US president Donald Trump on May 3, 2019.

Trump's victory means defeat for liberal and progressive ideas, says PM Fico

While coalition is eager for the war in Ukraine to end, opposition stresses that Slovakia and Europe will have to bear the responsibility.

6. nov 2024
PM Robert Fico with his girlfriend Katarína Szalayová.

Did PM Fico slip away to Croatia? Fico faces scrutiny over his trip

Despite denying a recent Croatian retreat, a newly-surfaced photo suggests Robert Fico flew to the Adriatic coast.

6. nov 2024
Postcard of wedding by Czech artist Jaroslav August.

For love or land, ideally both

The bride could be a "goat", but if she had land she could find a husband.

Branislav Chovan 6. nov 2024
Ždiarsky Dom museum in Ždiar.

Belianske Tatry: Why this overlooked mountain range is worth the visit

One of the valleys is full of amazing attractions.

6. nov 2024
Trail signs in the High Tatras.

Slovak Tatra villages seek greater autonomy to boost tourism

The Polish side of the Tatras is developing more dynamically.

6. nov 2024
Patrik Križanský

Patrik Križanský: E-mobility is not all e-cars and charging stations

SEVA chief sees the transition to electric vehicles as inevitable.

6. nov 2024

News digest: Big Brother at school? AI cameras spark debate over privacy

Slovaks tend not to trust world leaders, and Smer and its leader, PM Fico, are also beginning to face a similar issue.

5. nov 2024
Ladislav Oravec with a potentially rare artefact.

The unbelievable story of a rock that may be anything but ordinary

A casual glance at a rock changed everything.

5. nov 2024
US presidential candidates: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Survey: Trump distrusted by Slovaks, Harris struggles with name recognition

Despite strong opposition, Czech President Petr Pavel and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán top Slovak voters' trust.

5. nov 2024
Students at Bílikova Gymnázium in Bratislava dress as pensioners, holding a sign reading "I love Fico" on October 31, 2024.

Interior minister outraged over students’ ‘I love Fico’ pensioner costume

A Bratislava high school is caught in a political storm after students dressed as pensioners for Halloween.

5. nov 2024
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