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Slovakia welcomes the halt in the escalation of US-EU trade war
Possible increase of tariffs on European cars imported to the US would hurt Slovakia
Slovakia is the seventh cheapest country in the EU
People pay the most for goods and services in northern European countries.
Slovak diplomat did not pay rent in New Zealand
After initial success, the owner of the house lost to Eva Tvarožková in court under the pretense of diplomatic immunity.
Slovakia leads among EU member states in mistrust in police
The police opine that this is the result of the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová.
Why should Slovaks support a stronger EU?
People like Robert Fico have convinced a fair amount of the population that a weak Brussels is good for a small country like Slovakia. It is not.
PM Pellegrini: Slovakia will accept migrants but nobody will come here without our consent
The EU summit brought agreement on the re-distribution of migrants; Slovakia will accept as many as 1,200 migrants to help neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini said.
Will Slovakia be part of the "new Schengen"?
If leaders in Brussels failed to agree on immigration, we would also feel it, says analyst Milan Nič.
Government wants to curb procurement watchdog powers concerning EU funds
Public Procurement Office protests against the proposed limits to its powers.
Liberals go on the offensive
A counterrevolution against illiberal populism is underway in parts of Europe.
New joint agriculture policy proposal disappointed Slovakia
Slovak Agriculture Ministry reacted to EC presenting legislation concerning joint policy for 2021-2027 by saying it mainly lacks the fast convergence of direct payments and the announced simplification of the system.
Analysts: US tariffs not a threat to Europe’s economy for now
A possible hike in tariffs on cars may hurt Slovakia.
Lack of political courage cost us money last week
Three years after the worst of the Greek crisis, Europe has done little to address the roots of eurozone problems.
Slovaks’ debts increase the most in the EU
Central bank report finds that the debts of Slovaks increase the most in the European Union, planning measures to tackle the situation.
Slovakia's bathing water lacks in quality
Only slightly more than half of bathing sites are of excellent quality.
6 percent of Slovaks lived in another EU country
According to a recent Eurostat data release, the number of EU citizens at a productive age living in another member state has been growing.
Czech Minister: We cannot automatically rule out extremist proposals
Politicians only pretend to solve citizens’ problems and I cannot do this, outgoing Czech Foreign Minister Martin Stropnický tells Sme.
Pro-EU voters vote for anti-EU governments
This phenomenon is no longer limited to Central Europe.
Slovaks not interested in EP elections
But support for the EU is on the rise.
How will the new EU budget impact Slovakia?
The country will have to prepare for the changes proposed in the new EU budget. Its focus on subsidised areas is part of it.
Culture and quizzes: How Bratislava celebrated Europe’s birthday
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