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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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Petra Vlhová ends third in Courchevel

She was defeated by Marta Bassino and Sara Hector.

Slovakia's Petra Vlhová speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom in Courchevel, France.
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Opinion

Blog: The rewards for learning a language are greater than you imagine

On the importance of English and English as a second language.

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US Embassy awards three Slovaks for pursuing human rights

A judge, a journalist and a Holocaust survivor receive awards.

Award winning Slovaks and Ambassador Bridget Brink
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Court acquits police officers who reportedly bullied Roma boys

The proceedings have come to an end after nearly 12 years.

Six Roma boys were reportedly bullied by police officers in Košice in March 2009
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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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2020 has had its positives

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

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Homeless facing harder winter during pandemic

COVID restrictions, lockdowns making things more difficult for people living on the streets, say aid groups.

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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.
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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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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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The emptied streets of Bratislava.

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.

News digest: Should we prepare for hard lockdown?

Terraces have been closed. Police officers who allegedly beat Roma not guilty. Kia Motors Slovakia manufactured the one-millionth Sportage.

A closed terrace in Bratislava.
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Bratislava airport plans flights to several new destinations

New flights could be affected by the pandemic.

Foreign trade breaks 10-year record

Machinery and transport equipment contributed to good numbers the most.

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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
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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.

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

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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