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FLOTUS will spend Mother's Day in Slovakia. Slovaks do not want to give up on Russian gas.

Remains of the fortified structure were found close to the Lower Gate.

The latest data show that over 5,000 Ukrainian refugees are employed.

Fico has decided to hijack the first of May, because too much is at stake for him.

Three companies are nominated for the Good Partner of the Community category.

People don't want higher energy prices.

Biden's five day trip will be the second one overseas by herself.

Time is running out due to current parliament conflict.

The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 1,781,000.

We've got you covered on the last day of April and Labour Day.

Slovak PM will appear on BBC soon. Shops will be closed on Sunday.

The court might lack reasons to authorise custody for Fico.

The scheme should last three months and aims to make money more readily available to the displaced persons in need.

ELA is ready to look at circulation mobility with people heading where the economy needs them.

The network could be helpful for both job-seekers and employers wanting to hire.

Takeda has launched an innovation capability centre in Bratislava.

If gas stopped flowing tomorrow, Slovakia would last until autumn. Slovak tennis player ranked in top 50. Learn more in today's digest.

Change comes amid improving pandemic situation.

Pčolinský maintains innocence.

The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have urged two unprecedented waves of volunteering in Slovakia.

Poor staff well-being can lead to increased absenteeism and decreased job satisfaction and motivation.

Fico has been preparing his supporters for this scenario, so it may not affect his popular backing.

The government is not prepared to pay in rubles for now.

The coronation jewel was deposited in a local Trenčín house in 1622.

Dispatchers noticed the slick, the ship detained.

The government approved a complex assessment of Slovakia's defence for 2021.

Former prime minister and interior minister face organised crime charges.

PM Eduard Heger is the most popular member of the government. President Zuzana Čaputová sends a clear message to Russian soldiers.

The EU promises to fund Slovakia's expenses.

Recovery Plan funding no longer at risk.

Claims he had no choice but to pay police €50,000.

In 1954, the first traces of mediaeval murals of European importance were revealed in this town.

Čaputová rubbishes 'liberation' claims, pointing to rapes and violence

Survey carried out before Heger's trip to Kyiv

A special detector from Slovakia could protect people against chemical weapons. The country has too many unused Covid-19 vaccines.

Their number increased by 3,200 in March, the latest data show.

SEC Technologies wants to focus on environmental protection.

Falconry saved a school in central Slovakia.

The Koruna Turca challenge crosses five mountain ranges.

His own political camp is unconvinced.

Little interest in getting jabbed