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Drietomá (Trenčín Region)

Cross-country commuters will have an exception to the new rules.

8 h
The tests of GRBAlpha.

Satellite developed by an international team from Slovakia, Hungary and Japan.

13 h
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New restrictions will be applied already from next Monday.

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Spring schools will have voluntary attendance

9. feb
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The verdict is a turning point when it comes to information laws.

9. feb
June 2011. Police Corps President Jaroslav Spišiak and Interior Minister Daniel Lipšic present new logo "Help and protect" that will be located at police vehicles.
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Kočner ordered his murder, Harabin predicted he would end up in jail.

9. feb
A view of Bratislava up from the National Bank of Slovakia high-rise building.

Ten years ago, some Bratislavans did not participate fearing lack of anonymity.

8. feb
New facility for Félix teh bear is the top priority for the new director of Zoo Bratislava, Júlia Hanuliaková.
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Welfare of animals is top priority, insists director.

8. feb

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PM Igor Matovič (fifth from the left) laid wreath to the memorial of Milan Rastislav Štefánik during his official visit to France on February 3.

News digest: Slovakia will follow new rules from Monday, children will return to schools

Attempts to secure Sputnik V vaccine. PM Igor Matovič visits France.

3. feb
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Coronavirus in Slovakia: 3,179 new cases confirmed (graphs)

The total number of cases has exceeded 268,900.

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News digest: Foreigners' Police open, Siberian winter coming

The vaccination of teachers to start in mid-February. Slovakia is currently second worst in the world in weekly number of Covid-19 deaths.

9. feb
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Volkswagen's Bratislava plant named the brand's best factory for the second year in a row

The award was given based on four areas: effectivity, quality, environmental protection and the satisfaction of employees.

9. feb
Economy Minister Richard Sulík during a visit to Mochovce.

Government will assess the sales of some critical infrastructure firms

The changes were adopted due to the current situation in Slovenské Elektrárne.

8. feb
French President Emmanuel Macron holds an umbrella as Slovakia's PM Igor Matovič speaks to the media before a working lunch at the Elysee Palace on February 3, 2021 in Paris.

The worst of pandemic politics in Slovakia now on display

Also this week: the floating Sputnik, Lipšic heads the office he founded, and employees can bid farewell to meal vouchers if they want to.

8. feb
Business service centres have shown high flexibility and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Favourable business environment creates competitive business centres

The shared service industry as such has demonstrated a high level of resiliency towards negative external developments.

8. feb
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Lifelong learning is key in the age of acceleration

A well-functioning society pursuing prosperity for all should give individuals multiple chances to succeed in the marketplace during their lifetime.

3. feb
Bank of Love museum, Banská Štiavnica
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Unique experience museum in central Slovakia nominated for European Museum Award

Unique house of entertainment with the only Vault of Love in the world.

3. feb
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Cross country skiers forge new trails in the empty Tatras

There are new cross country skiing trails available.

9. feb
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Frozen waterfalls give Slovak paradise a beautiful look in the winter

The walk to Letanovsky mill is short and easy.

8. feb
Petra Vlhova and her fan Marian Posa

Vlhová watched all the way in Malaysia

Fans love the Slovak skier. When she is racing, everything else stops.

2. feb
Slovakia's Petra Vlhová reacts in the finish area of an alpine ski, women's World Cup super-G race in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
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Vlhová had a great ride. She ended second in super-G

She kept her leading position in World Cup standings.

1. feb
Ján Sýkora is an easy-going ice-hockey player who has got a great sense of humour.
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Fashion brands mean nothing to me. Professional hockey player about his life in central Slovakia

In an entertaining interview, the down-to-earth ice hockey player, Ján Sýkora, talks about being a busy bee with a poor memory.

21. jan