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Tue, 03 May 2022 19:26:50 +0200
A feast for developers? New construction law passed after almost 50 years
Law will come into effect in 2024.

Tue, 03 May 2022 19:01:43 +0200
News digest: Slovakia will not back Russian oil embargo
Slovakia improves its position in a press freedom index. Ukrainian military vehicles will be repaired in Moldava nad Bodvou.

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:43:02 +0200
Slovakia will repair Ukrainian armoured vehicles
Konštrukta-Defence, a state company, has signed a contract with Ukraine, Defence Ministry confirms.

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:39:49 +0200
Smola a Hrušky has released a song to celebrate one of Slovakia's national parks
The song should help to promote the Slovak Paradise National Park.

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:06:41 +0200
Milder punishments for marijuana come in effect
Rehab is now an option as well.

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:03:52 +0200
Increase in solar energy use by Slovaks
The energy is least used in Bratislava.

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:01:22 +0200
Slovakia could be excluded from embargo on Russian oil
Hungary could be excluded as well.

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 +0200
The end of the free press is the beginning of wars
On World Press Freedom Day we feel the need to make it clear that independent journalists are one of the last barriers protecting democratic societies from falling victim to autocracy.

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:42:57 +0200
News digest: PM Heger and his BBC moments
FLOTUS will spend Mother's Day in Slovakia. Slovaks do not want to give up on Russian gas.

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:01:38 +0200
Archaeologists uncover part of a Trnava barbican
Remains of the fortified structure were found close to the Lower Gate.

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:00:18 +0200
Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia clean and help in kitchens, but not for good
The latest data show that over 5,000 Ukrainian refugees are employed.

Mon, 02 May 2022 15:36:14 +0200
This May, Slovakia has much to celebrate
Fico has decided to hijack the first of May, because too much is at stake for him.

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:34:31 +0200
A firm builds an army of digitally savvy Slovaks using a BBC product
Three companies are nominated for the Good Partner of the Community category.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:43:19 +0200
Poll: Slovaks against disconnecting from Russian gas
People don't want higher energy prices.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:37:33 +0200
Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia
Biden's five day trip will be the second one overseas by herself.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:35:24 +0200
Volodymyr Zelensky to speak before Slovak MPs
Time is running out due to current parliament conflict.

Sun, 01 May 2022 21:06:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 737 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 1,781,000.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:01:00 +0200
Weekend: BBC Radio 1 plays her songs. Now she will tour with Imagine Dragons
We've got you covered on the last day of April and Labour Day.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:59:29 +0200
News digest: Poland offers to protect Slovak skies
Slovak PM will appear on BBC soon. Shops will be closed on Sunday.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:31:27 +0200
Fico's detention may be moot by the time parliament makes a decision
The court might lack reasons to authorise custody for Fico.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:10:12 +0200
International organisations will pay allowances to refugees instead of Slovakia
The scheme should last three months and aims to make money more readily available to the displaced persons in need.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:35:00 +0200
European labour market impacted by the shortage of healthcare skills and occupations
ELA is ready to look at circulation mobility with people heading where the economy needs them.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0200
Seeking jobs and staff in Europe with the help of Eures
The network could be helpful for both job-seekers and employers wanting to hire.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:00:14 +0200
Japanese pharmaceutical company taps IT expertise potential of Slovakia
Takeda has launched an innovation capability centre in Bratislava.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:43:16 +0200
News digest: Lawyer admits bribery, military technology obsolete
If gas stopped flowing tomorrow, Slovakia would last until autumn. Slovak tennis player ranked in top 50. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:22:19 +0200
Free PCR tests to end for most people
Change comes amid improving pandemic situation.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:11:23 +0200
Lawyer confesses to bribing former spy chief
Pčolinský maintains innocence.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0200
Slovaks volunteer from the heart
The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have urged two unprecedented waves of volunteering in Slovakia.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:05:23 +0200
Blog: To look after pupils, we also need to look after school staff
Poor staff well-being can lead to increased absenteeism and decreased job satisfaction and motivation.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:53:09 +0200
Even with Fico in custody, Smer may retain popular support
Fico has been preparing his supporters for this scenario, so it may not affect his popular backing.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:00:40 +0200
Slovakia could last until autumn without Russian gas. What are its options?
The government is not prepared to pay in rubles for now.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:30:01 +0200
Trenčín jewellers recreating Hungary’s coronation crown
The coronation jewel was deposited in a local Trenčín house in 1622.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:25:12 +0200
Eight-kilometre-long oil slick near Gabčíkovo. Oil leaked from Swedish ship
Dispatchers noticed the slick, the ship detained.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:21:20 +0200
Most of current military technology is expired
The government approved a complex assessment of Slovakia's defence for 2021.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:19:28 +0200
Witnesses, encrypted messages and secret recordings. What the charges against Fico are based on
Former prime minister and interior minister face organised crime charges.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:36:15 +0200
News digest: Big changes in the Slovak judiciary approved at the last minute
PM Eduard Heger is the most popular member of the government. President Zuzana Čaputová sends a clear message to Russian soldiers.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:04:16 +0200
Slovakia donates additional €2 million worth of military equipment to Ukraine
The EU promises to fund Slovakia's expenses.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:58:47 +0200
MPs approve new court map after months of delays
Recovery Plan funding no longer at risk.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:17:02 +0200
Coalition MP facing corruption charges
Claims he had no choice but to pay police €50,000.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0200
Named after the Virgin Mary, Šamorín has a saintly coat of arms
In 1954, the first traces of mediaeval murals of European importance were revealed in this town.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:44:32 +0200
Slovak president calls on Russian troops to "end this terrible war"
Čaputová rubbishes 'liberation' claims, pointing to rapes and violence

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:32:52 +0200
PM most trusted government member, latest poll shows
Survey carried out before Heger's trip to Kyiv



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