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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.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:07:41 +0200
Accused pair used codeword for killings in encrypted chat, Kuciak trial hears
The retrial of the Ján Kuciak murder case resumed at the Specialised Criminal Court this week.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0200
Richard Sulík: Robert Fico is evil, but so is Igor Matovič
SaS chair talked to PM Eduard Heger.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:08:07 +0200
News digest: Teacher pay to increase twice in 2023
The trial with ex-prosecutor general Dobroslav Trnka has ended, best swings in Trenčín Region, and one unusual cloud.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:19:23 +0200
No strikes until 2024. Teachers to get a salary raise
The government has pledged to spend one billion on higher salaries for teachers and non-pedagogical workers in education.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:00:41 +0200
Slovakia’s first literary museum highlights link between interwar intellectuals
Exhibition gives a look into the life of a writer, poet and key figure in the Slovak national movement.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:44:30 +0200
Trial with former general prosecutor abruptly ends
Prosecutor filed a complaint against the decision to reclassify the prosecution against Trnka.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:39:52 +0200
Ukrainian refugees want to return home as soon as possible
Refugees plan to stay put in their host countries until a change happens.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:15:46 +0200
Changes to inclined elevator inside hydropower plant ongoing
The elevator has been constantly in operation since 1980.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:04:31 +0200
Slovakia bypasses Russia to secure gas for winter, but it will be costly
Almost half of the gas Slovakia needs for the year is now stored in its underground gas storage facilities.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:55:59 +0200
Have you visited the top ten swings in the Trenčín Region?
Win prizes by visiting all ten swings and finding the hidden letters.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:52:28 +0200
News digest: Mafia waiting at the door, PM Heger says
Slovakia has enough gas for winter, the Economy Ministry has said. A trip to lookout towers in the north.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:26:46 +0200
Experts confirm charged ex-prosecutor general’s voice on a seized recording
Former prosecutor general Dobroslav Trnka also refutes that a laptop with the Gorilla recording belongs to him.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:21:21 +0200
Economy Ministry fined for useless IT system
The purchase of the ISKRA system, criticised by state officers and authorities, is being investigated by the police.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:50:00 +0200
Fairytales, castles, and hearts: three captivating lookout towers to view northern Slovakia
It is not always necessary to conquer thousands of vertical metres to have gorgeous views.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:38:56 +0200
Inflation causes pause in Petržalka tram line construction
The constructor wants to amend the contract.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:27:30 +0200
Organized crime stealing wood in Kysuce, goes mostly to Poland
Illegal logging and theft occur mostly in border areas.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:30:43 +0200
News digest: Matovič's Facebook prediction
The latest tax forecast is out. Several towns in central Slovakia will be temporarily without electricity this week.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:10:33 +0200
In his Facebook post, Matovič predicts government collapse
The SaS, a coalition party, demands the resignation of Finance Minister Igor Matovič and a new coalition deal. Two coalition partners oppose.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:03:52 +0200
Government expects to collect more in taxes due to inflation and rising wages
The Finance Ministry has published the latest tax forecast.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:47:31 +0200
365 red overalls that will bring you to your knees
Artist Peter Kollár returns with an awe-inspiring installation after a long break, reminding people of patience and gratitude in a fast-paced world.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:55:48 +0200
PM Eduard Heger has two months to make important decision
The village of record-breaking temperatures, Slovak scientist of the year on disgust, and other must read stories from last week.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:07:27 +0200
Ancient grave found right under kindergarten
A woman with her jewels were found in the grave.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:50:49 +0200
No more raids like Moldava: police to get body cameras
Cameras on uniforms are meant to protect the public as well as officers.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:40:25 +0200
Čaputová at Pohoda festival: This is not a dam against fascism, this is a collaboration
We pay a high price for the coalition crises, opined the president.



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