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Brussels will pay for double quality food tests
But the laws will not change for now.
Businesses largely want a free hand in employee remuneration
The Slovak Business Alliance conducted a survey on the proposed EU directive on posting employees abroad.
Refugee quota lawsuit is dead
We respect the court, but our stance toward quotas remains unchanged, says Fico.
Macron and Fico agree on commensurate salaries for workers posted abroad
Slovak government approves of the Posting of Workers EU directive prior to the Salzburg meeting.
19 cities vie for European Medicines Agency
The seat will be selected in November.
Bahlsen reacts to pressure, cookies will be the same across Europe
Butter will now be used for products meant for the eastern-European market.
What do you get in your washing powder?
The washing powder sold in Germany has 20 percent more active washing agents than the powder sold under the same name in Slovakia. Different regions have different laundry habits, the producer argues.
Brexit is a new chapter, not an end
We hope that the deal the UK is offering will be reciprocated for Britons living in Slovakia, who have also made important contributions.
Poll: Slovaks want to be at the core of the EU
Slovaks see the EU advantages of a higher living standard, a developed economy and the possibilities for self-realisation.
Kiska voices support for Ukraine as visa-free travel launched
Slovak President Andrej Kiska offered encouragement to Ukraine on the June 11 introduction of visa-free travel between the EU and Ukraine.
Brussels scrutinises the subsidy for Nováky power plant
It disapproves of the scheme subsiding power generation from brown coal.
Why the war between Facebook and Brussels is inevitable
The first shot has been fired in the regulation war that will shape the future of Europe.
Brussels seeks better protection of clients
The current mandatory insurance does not guarantee that clients receive their money back.
European Commission approves state support for football stadium
The European Commission has approved Slovak state support of €36 million for the construction a national football stadium – planned to hold more than 22,000 visitors – in Bratislava.
Slovakia vies for medicines agency
What chances does the country have at winning the seat of the prestigious European Medicines Agency that needs to relocate from London?
EC: Focus on education and labour market
Some recommendations remain the same as last year.
Slovak diplomat to become EU ambassador to Moldova
Slovak Ambassador to Greece, Peter Michalko, should become the European union ambassador to Moldova, the Politico website informed in mid-May.
Sauerkraut from Stupava achieved Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
The dish received protection from the European Commission, being only the second product in Slovakia with this distinction.
Quote of the week
“If it should hurt one side more than the other, then it should be more painful for the UK, because they’ve made their own decision to leave.”
Fico: EU leaders are determined to act jointly in Brexit
The participants in an extraordinary summit showed no reservations to the so-called negotiation guidelines, the Slovak PM claimed.
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