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New application should prevent scam visits to seniors

The plan is to minimise the activities of scammers. Compiled by Spectator staff ,23. Sep 2017, at 9:30

Bojnice spa fears loss of thermal water due to coal mining

The spa has turned to the EP; the mine sees claims of the Bojnice spa as not expert-based and manipulating public opinion Jana Liptáková ,22. Sep 2017, at 9:09

People enjoying hot water in Bojnice spa.

Thousands of state emails sent

The mandatory electronic communication for selected subjects was officially launched at the beginning of July. Compiled by Spectator staff ,22. Sep 2017, at 6:30

Number of personal bankruptcies skyrocketing in Slovakia

Amendment to the law has simplified the procedure. Compiled by Spectator staff ,22. Sep 2017, at 2:01

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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,22. Sep 2017, at 1:57

Construction sector is among the sectors in the EU countries with the highest proportion of employed Slovaks abroad. Illustrative stock photo

Bratislava bus station is moving into Bottova CentrumPhoto

If the temporary station gets all the construction approvals, it may start operation on October 1. Compiled by Spectator staff ,21. Sep 2017, at 22:25

The future temporary bus station on Bottova Street in Bratislava

Minister Érsek considers renting out Bratislava airport

The idea of renting out M.R. Štefánik airport in the long term has re-surfaced after some time. But it requires the consent of coalition partners. Compiled by Spectator staff ,21. Sep 2017, at 15:13

Unemployment rate continues to decline, could be distorted by fake job-seekers

The still steeper fall in unemployment could be curbed by the type of jobseekers, analysts opine. Compiled by Spectator staff ,20. Sep 2017, at 22:52

Carmakers have already complained about the lack of qualified labour.

Bratislava ring road is late

Construction works started later than expected, the completion date in question. Compiled by Spectator staff ,20. Sep 2017, at 12:50

The construction of the Bratislava ring road was symbolically launched in October 2016.

Cloud computing becomes a standard

External servers are now much more secure than local business ones, according to experts. Peter Adamovsky ,20. Sep 2017, at 6:30

Slovak firms have their eyes on the cloud.

SNS wants national shipping line

The plan would require several changes for the Danube and the Váh . Compiled by Spectator staff ,19. Sep 2017, at 21:58

Arca Capital enters the banking sector

Czech and Slovak financial group acquires a majority share in Austrian private bank Wiener Privatbank. Compiled by Spectator staff ,19. Sep 2017, at 19:28

New dairy farms will be among the biggest in central Europe

Dairy farm planning to address the milk crisis by making its production more efficient. Compiled by Spectator staff ,19. Sep 2017, at 14:17

No fees bring higher summer roaming

EU regulation raises the volume of roaming calls and data with Slovak mobile operators . Erik Rédli ,19. Sep 2017, at 6:30

People should pay attention on used data abroad.

European Mobility Week: Minister Matečná wants more cycling trails in Slovakia

Also new law under interdepartmental review defines animals as creatures with feelings. Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. Sep 2017, at 23:33

Biggest Slovak online bookseller buys rival

Martinus.sk bought Gorila.sk's book business, its former owners kept the cafés Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. Sep 2017, at 22:59

Ryanair cancels some flights from and to Bratislava

The Irish low-cost airline publishes full list of cancellations Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. Sep 2017, at 22:44

Irish budget airline Ryanair is believed to be cancelling up to 50 flights every day over the next six weeks because it "messed up" its pilots' holiday schedules.

Several cities, including Bratislava, offering free mass transport for a week

European Mobility Week (ETM) will make city and commuter mass transport free for drivers, including a price reduction on Slovak trains. Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. Sep 2017, at 15:22

Reconstruction of Bratislava Castle to be finished by a different companyPhoto

The Váhostav construction company will not complete the reconstruction of Bratislava Castle; it will be replaced by ViON. Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. Sep 2017, at 10:51

Interior for the reconstructed Bratislava Castle.

Slovak firms fail to defend against modern cyber attacks

The companies often think that the standard systems are enough to protect them from threats. Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. Sep 2017, at 9:28

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