Lawmakers approve payouts to those fined for breaking Covid-19 rules

Lawmakers approve payouts to those fined for breaking Covid-19 rules

Critics say the move undermines trust in public health measures.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Set out on a pleasant weekend hike or visit international gymnastics competition.

Police looking into suspicions of state coup

Police looking into suspicions of state coup

PM Fico claimed the coup is being orchestrated from abroad.

Slovakia tops labour cost charts in central Europe

Slovakia tops labour cost charts in central Europe

Labour costs are climbing as taxes and mandatory benefits rise under government policy.

News digest: Council of Europe expresses concern over NGO bill
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News digest: Council of Europe expresses concern over NGO bill

Slovaks gripped by hoaxes, country not prepared for the changes in the world, but still manages to be in Alzheimer's research premier league.

Slovakia to target energy subsidies, but privacy concerns linger

Slovakia to target energy subsidies, but privacy concerns linger

A new law enables the state to analyse household incomes and property to tailor aid—yet millions may choose not to share their data.

Almost half of Slovaks believe Putin’s genocide lie

Almost half of Slovaks believe Putin’s genocide lie

Disinformation takes root as 44 percent accept Russia’s genocide claim—more than in Hungary or Poland.