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Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:58:46 +0200
News digest: Gender equality message to Slovakia from Iceland
The European Commission announces a plan on how to reduce gas use. A Nazi collaborator's name remains on a street sign.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:26:14 +0200
Iceland’s First Lady looks to inspire Slovak women in equality fight
Eliza Reid’s debut book, “Secrets of the Sprakkar”, will be published in Slovak later this year.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:08:39 +0200
Slovak town keeps street named after Nazi collaborator
Only one councillor voted to change the name.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:03:35 +0200
Emergency declared on Slovakia's orange river
President visited the polluted river, called it "dead".

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:59:21 +0200
Trailpark becomes new attraction at Spiš Castle
Volunteers built park in Žehra in 20 days

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:46:28 +0200
Slovakia opens up fourth doses of Covid vaccines for over 50s
Modified jabs expected after summer.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:08:26 +0200
New fears of winter gas problems
Warnings over effects of Nord Stream 1 halt come after earlier assurances on Slovak reserves

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:10:25 +0200
News digest: Fourth Covid-19 dose for over 50s
Fusakle in financial difficulties. A pride festival is nearing.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:12:40 +0200
New cycling route open for cyclists in Prešov
In Prešov, it starts in the Solivar district and cyclists are directed through Dulova Ves and Kokošovce to the Sigord recreation area.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:09:47 +0200
Socks brand Fusakle lacks money, asks customers for help
The well-known brand claims financial difficulties are temporary.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:04:21 +0200
Slovakia disregards EU’s single European sky efforts
The European Commission has taken Slovakia to the EU court.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:16:06 +0200
New Covid wave is here: what to do and what to expect
The Sme daily prepared answers for frequent questions.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:48:43 +0200
News digest: Two Bratislava shooting incidents in two weeks
Edible packaging, heat warnings, and what not to bring home from holidays abroad.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:01:35 +0200
Fire fighter left injured after weekend Bratislava shooting
Two shooting incidents in Bratislava the past two weeks.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:55:18 +0200
Slovakia to swelter longer. Heat alerts issued until Thursday
Due to drinking water shortage, the country has declared an emergency situation in some towns.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:34:54 +0200
Communists banned one of the greatest Slovak films due to “ugly” people
In 1972, director Dušan Hanák made “Pictures of the Old World” with old people living in the Slovak countryside.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:29:59 +0200
As the mercury rises, Slovak politicians will “cool off” – or so we are told
Heger and Sulík have identified the “main” problem in the coalition, but they differ over what it is.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:28:20 +0200
Edible packaging, cooking ingredient of the future
Transparent foil is made from natural materials.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:13:33 +0200
Famous US studio shoots movie in Slovak Paradise and near Tatras
The crew had people from ten countries.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:08:21 +0200
Hundreds of people in Montreal gather to see Slafkovský train
The young Slovak ice-hockey star called Montreal the best place in the world.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:35 +0200
Illegal souvenirs will be confiscated
Items such as those with crocodile skin appear in people's luggage regularly, the Financial Administration reports.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 20:43:08 +0200
Renovated torture chamber opens at Strečno Castle
Also on display are findings discovered during research at the surrounding castles, but especially at Strečno Castle, that reveal bits of life over the ages.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:00:55 +0200
News digest: A compulsory fee to enter the High Tatras? It could happen, minister muses
NASA chooses a picture of the moon taken in Slovakia as its Picture of the Day, employers and trade unions agree on the minimum wage for 2023, and the smallest accessible cave in Slovakia celebrates its 'birthday'.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:37:26 +0200
Trade unions and employers clinch agreement to boost minimum wage
The minimum monthly wage will be €700 in 2023. Work bonuses for weekends and nights remain frozen.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:27:56 +0200
Matovič's package not done yet: president turns to court
Constitutional Court to decide on financial aid package that triggered coalition crisis.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:09:45 +0200
Weekend: French artist brings science to Bratislava
Explore Slovakia and listen to a 1980's summer tune that will make you groove.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:32:59 +0200
News digest: Disaster facing Slovakia's only aluminium maker
Economy Minister Richard Sulík on why his party is pulling out of the coalition deal. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:57:26 +0200
Police hunt Dutch group after bridge incident
Men used trucks to clear route over bridge feared ready to collapse

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:18:10 +0200
MEPs blast "Middle Ages" conditions for Roma
Committee says lack of prospects for minority is "absolute scandal".

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:15:44 +0200
Slovakia's inflation rate tops record set in 2000
Prices have been growing steadily throughout 2022, and grocery bills continue to rise.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:53:03 +0200
Aluminium maker to lay off most of its staff, may close
Slovalco is Slovakia's only aluminium producer.



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