THE EMISSION scandal, which shook the first Robert Fico government, was controlled from top positions at the Environment Ministry, at the time led by nominees of the Slovak National Party (SNS).
A SLUMP in global emerging markets has seen analysts lower forecasts for the Slovak economy, but it is still expected to grow at more than 3 percent next year -- among the highest rates in the European Union .
Tips for events taking place in Slovakia, with many music festivals, film festivals, art festivals (and a White Night), a yoga festival, two re-enactments of historical events, a railway and an ice show for children, and more.
JUSTICE Minister Tomáš Borec will not submit a special appeal in the case of former Smer MP Vladimír Jánoš who was accused of abusing his wife.
SLOVAKIA and Poland will establish the centre for counter-intelligence abilities of NATO countries which should focus on education and training in counter-intelligence activities.
THE FOURTH mobile operator may begin offering services as of early October.
SLOVAKIA placed 67th in the 2014-2015 Global Competitiveness Report, up by eight positions compared to the previous year.
SCAFFOLDING collapsed onto a trolleybus on August 29 Street in Bratislava on the afternoon of September 29. There were no reports of any injuries
SUPREME Court Justice Alena Poláčková will become Slovak judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), after being selected by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
THE INTERIOR Ministry’s police corps inspectorate can continue to take action against police officers without having to be concerned about cases being thrown out by the courts.
THE BANKING ombudswoman's office has been approached by more than 12,000 people since becoming established in 2007. It has also handled a total of 2,039 complaints regarding banking conduct over the same period.
ANOTHER theatre in Banská Bystrica has recently seen its grant being scrapped by regional Governor Marian Kotleba.
