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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
Updated: 7. Sep 2017, at 11:12
Refugee quota lawsuit is dead
We respect the court, but our stance toward quotas remains unchanged, says Fico. Michaela Terenzani ,6. Sep 2017, at 12:13
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,24. Aug 2017, at 1:00
19 cities vie for European Medicines Agency
The seat will be selected in November. Compiled by Spectator staff ,2. Aug 2017, at 5:56
Bahlsen reacts to pressure, cookies will be the same across Europe
Butter will now be used for products meant for the eastern-European market. Compiled by Spectator staff ,24. Jul 2017, at 14:15
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,17. Jul 2017, at 21:43
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.David Davis27. Jun 2017, at 15:00
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,27. Jun 2017, at 6:27
Kiska voices support for Ukraine as visa-free travel launchedPhoto
Slovak President Andrej Kiska offered encouragement to Ukraine on the June 11 introduction of visa-free travel between the EU and Ukraine. Compiled by Spectator staff ,12. Jun 2017, at 13:47
Brussels scrutinises the subsidy for Nováky power plant
It disapproves of the scheme subsiding power generation from brown coal. Compiled by Spectator staff ,6. Jun 2017, at 23:17
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.Ondrej Podstupka1. Jun 2017, at 9:53
Brussels seeks better protection of clients
The current mandatory insurance does not guarantee that clients receive their money back. Compiled by Spectator staff ,28. May 2017, at 9:00
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,25. May 2017, at 13:10
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? Radka Minarechová ,24. May 2017, at 16:00
EC: Focus on education and labour market
Some recommendations remain the same as last year. Compiled by Spectator staff ,23. May 2017, at 21:46
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,15. May 2017, at 14:46
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,11. May 2017, at 14:16
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.” Compiled by Spectator staff ,5. May 2017, at 6:30
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,2. May 2017, at 14:11
EU parliaments to create joint group to supervise Europol activities
Its first session is planned for the autumn. Compiled by Spectator staff ,24. Apr 2017, at 22:34
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- 2. Shop in Bratislava's Old Town sold fake clothes and accessories
- 3. Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava Video
- 4. Slovaks drink less and less
- 5. Bratislava bus station is moving into Bottova Centrum Photo
- 6. Foreign rocket engines for North Korea: Why?
- 7. More than 200 foreigners sit in Slovak prisons
- 8. Standard of living in Belarus is better than in Slovakia is a hoax
- 9. Austria launches random checks close to Slovakia’s borders
- 10. Námestie Slobody gets facelift Photo
- 1. Slovaks top EU ranking in preferring partners with the same education
- 2. Austria launches random checks close to Slovakia’s borders
- 3. Shop in Bratislava's Old Town sold fake clothes and accessories
- 4. Slovaks drink less and less
- 5. Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava Video
- 6. Ryanair cancels some flights from and to Bratislava
- 7. Bratislava bus station is moving into Bottova Centrum Photo
- 8. More than 200 foreigners sit in Slovak prisons
- 9. Kiska: Even Europe has its aggressive neighbour
- 10. Cloud computing becomes a standard
- 1. Slovaks top EU ranking in preferring partners with the same education
- 2. Ryanair cancels some flights from and to Bratislava
- 3. Shop in Bratislava's Old Town sold fake clothes and accessories
- 4. Kiska: Even Europe has its aggressive neighbour
- 5. Austria launches random checks close to Slovakia’s borders
- 6. Several cities, including Bratislava, offering free mass transport for a week
- 7. NY Times: Tolerant spa town feels the chill of Slovak populism
- 8. Slovaks drink less and less
- 9. Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava Video
- 10. Cloud computing becomes a standard