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Working from home during the pandemic – FAQ

Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, often referred to as “home office”, has become a new trend.

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Opinion

2020 has had its positives

We were forced to rethink who essential workers are and more.

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Culture & lifestyle

Slovaks give up too early. They must be like Vlhová to win, ex-ballet dancer says

Former ballet dancer Mário Radačovský on COVID-19, his ambition to head the Slovak National Theatre, and Slovak mentality.

Mário Radačovský would like to become the new general director of the Slovak National Theatre.
Opinion

Individuals with shell companies in tax havens received the stop sign, CFC rules have passed

Even though the bill has passed the standard legislative process, some changes were submitted literally at the latest possible moment – shortly before the second reading.

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Business

A huge debt and deficit, the threat of a Greek road. What is the new budget like?

The law of the year, made in uncertain times, brings several risks and lacks consolidation measures.

Finance Minister Eduard Heger
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Regional Development is a long-term commitment

CTP wants to take part in regional development not only as a developer.

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Business

Foreign trade breaks 10-year record

Machinery and transport equipment contributed to good numbers the most.

National Bank of Slovakia
News

News digest: "Like a lion", new GP describes how he sees himself in his position

Police revealed illegal business with citizenship. Commercial 5G launched in Bratislava.

Maroš Žilinka talking to media after being appointed.
Business

COVID-19 has let home office genie out of the bottle

Changes in the Labour Code reflect changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic on the labour market.

Labour Minister Milan Krajniak
Travel

Bardejov: Kiss my gargoyle statue! (from our archive)

An American traveller gets to marvel at wooden churches and enjoy a spa treatment and more in Bardejov.

Main Square, Bardejov
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Live in the lap of luxury in Koliba‘s Gansberg district

This exclusive residential complex is suited for those who enjoy the finer things in life.

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Closed terraces and stricter conditions in ski centres and hotels. Slovakia enters lockdown

The new restrictions will come into force in several waves. The first stage starts on Friday.

Equality only on paper. Migrants from third countries face many obstacles in Slovakia

Slovakia improved by two points in the migration index, but remains below average.

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News digest: The worsening coronavirus situation brings Christmas lockdown

The parliament adopted the anticipated judicial reform and new state budget. Two candidates will fight for the top police post.

PM Igor Matovič introduces new restrictions for Christmas.
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Bratislava airport plans flights to several new destinations

New flights could be affected by the pandemic.

Did you receive an e-mail from the post office requiring a customs clearance fee? It's a scam

Slovenská Pošta will never ask you to pay for something via e-mail or text message, it said.

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Multinational giant purchases Slovak Slido

It will become a part of the Cisco Webex platform.

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While coalition fights over schools, coronavirus grows stronger

New general prosecutor elected, thorough cleaning expected. Prominent arrests continue in December.

Still waiting for Facebook to apologise

Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are starting to acknowledge what they really are.

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Why Slovakia should focus on advanced services

Domestically owned advanced exportable and quasi exportable services could significantly help the growth of the Slovak economy.

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Christmas tram spreads holiday spirit in the streets of Bratislava

The tram's design was created in cooperation with artists.

The first step towards Everest: Pajštún Castle

A hot spot for climbers and mountaineers lies just outside Bratislava.

Pajštún
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To this Japanese ambassador, Bratislava is a cyclist’s heaven

Japanese Ambassador Makoto Nakagawa is a passionate bird watcher too, which is why Slovakia’s capital is the right place for him.

Japanese Ambassador Makoto Nakagawa on a bike trip in Bratislava.
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Petra Vlhová wins another slalom in Levi

Michelle Gisin of Switzerland ended second, and Katharina Liensberger of Austria was third.

Petra Vlhová of Slovakia celebrates after winning the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup women's slalom race at the Levi ski resort in Finland on November 22.
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Slovak skier Vlhová wins the opening slalom in Levi

She beat Mikaela Shiffrin and Katharina Liensberger.

Petra Vlhová of Slovakia (centre), flanked by second placed Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States (l) and third placed Katharina Liensberger of Austria, celebrates after winning the alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom in Levi, Finland.
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