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BYD's Seal model.

China’s answer to Tesla has landed in Slovakia

BYD plans a rapid expansion in the country.

Bratislava downtown
PM Robert Fico criticised diplomats from EU countries for not attending a commemoration of the WWII liberation of Bratislava, and suggested a referendum on military spending.

Last Week: And then they came for the NGOs

Fico’s government is set to implement another lesson from Putin’s playbook.

The entrance to the farm in Jurová.

Slovakia brings back border checks with Hungary and Austria starting April 8

The decision comes just days after another town reported an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Ministerka kultúry Martina Šimkovičová.

News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe

Robert Fico celebrates WWII liberation with Russian and Belarusian ambassadors, 'Slovakia is Europe' protests take place once again, and Austria closes two borders with Slovakia.

The new tax has led some businesses to encourage customers to pay by cash.

Don’t be afraid to use cash, say entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins

The new tax has added new costs for businesses in Slovakia.

Ručne maľované vianočné ozdoby, ktoré kedysi vyrábali v Štítniku v okrese Rožňava, dodnes visia na stromčekoch v mnohých domácnostiach. Tatiana Belányiová ich spoznáva aj v amerických filmoch. Na snímke ručne vyrobená vianočná guľa z niekdajšej výrobne vianočných ozdôb v obci Štítnik, okres Rožňava 19. decembra 2021. Vianočné ozdoby sa v Štítniku vyrábali v období od roku 1954 do roku 2000. FOTO TASR - Diana Semanová

Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

The ČSOB Bratislava Marathon race.

Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons

Here's what to do during the weekend of April 4-6.

Plants on balcony

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Plant something on your balcony, enjoy the craft beer from famous breweries, discower the metamorphoses of silence or just enjoy classic music.

Daniel Tomko junior with father Daniel Tomko from Tomark company.

From furniture to finance: businesses that shaped Slovakia’s market economy

Celebrating 30 years of entrepreneurship and expansion.

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