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Organizers of the scheme to smuggle men to Slovakia detained

29/09/2026

Slovak woman lured to Ukraine and forcibly held in a fraudulent call center

29/09/2026Legalization

Slovakia has integration centers for foreigners in 8 cities

11/09/2026Legalization

Scammers invented a new scheme with phishing emails from insurance companies

09/09/2026Legalization

Slovak Police urge students to submit documents for residence permit early

09/09/2026Legalization

Slovakia joined the mechanism for compensating damages to Ukraine

08/09/2026Legalization

Slovakia changes temporary residence registration rules from 2026

04/09/2026Legalization

Slovakia changed the rules for certifying copies of documents

04/09/2026Legalization

The EU Court is considering a case about citizenship and same-sex marriage in Slovakia

01/09/2026Legalization

In Slovakia, the validity period of certificates for electronic signatures is ending

26/08/2026Legalization

The right to repair has come into effect in Slovakia, which should put an end to the era of consumerism

25/08/2026Legalization

Fines for administrative and tax violations have increased in Slovakia

25/08/2026Legalization

Slovakia prepares for a lawsuit with the EU over genetically modified products

24/08/2026Legalization

Temporary protection in Slovakia — schedule for booking with the migration police

24/08/2026Legalization

The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (ДПСУ) provided Ukrainians with clarifications regarding the border crossing stamp

22/08/2026Legalization

The EU updated protection rules for conscripted women and men

22/08/2026Legalization

In Zakarpattia, a scheme for illegal smuggling of men to Slovakia was uncovered

20/08/2026Legalization

Tatra banka launches client data update and warns about consequences

20/08/2026Legalization

In Slovakia, the Commercial Register opened access to personal data of entrepreneurs

19/08/2026Legalization

In Montenegro, an illegal company was exposed and nine foreigners were arrested

19/08/2026Legalization

Two transporters carrying 126 illegal migrants were detained in Slovenia

13/08/2026Legalization

Russian components were found in traffic cameras purchased by Slovakia

13/08/2026Legalization

EU statistics and new rules for Ukrainians under temporary protection in Slovakia

13/08/2026Legalization

Slovakia demands the company to repay the debt for housing Ukrainian refugees

12/08/2026Legalization

In Slovakia, a driver was detained at a festival for driving under the influence of drugs

10/08/2026Legalization

Tax authorities and border guards launched automatic data exchange

05/08/2026Legalization

Slovakia introduced new registration rules for the transition from temporary protection

05/08/2026Legalization

The EU extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2028 with a condition for men

01/08/2026Legalization

The Slovak court recognized that holding a phone in hand while driving is a violation of the law

29/07/2026Legalization

The Ministry of Interior of Slovakia is updating its document system, so services for foreigners may be temporarily limited.

28/07/2026Legalization

In Slovakia, 5 people were accused of money laundering in a "money mule" scheme.

23/07/2026Legalization

In Slovakia, police officers took driving tests for foreigners in exchange for bribes.

23/07/2026Legalization

In Slovakia, from September 2026, drivers will be fined for using a phone while driving without stopping the car.

22/07/2026Legalization

Slovakia will allow disconnection from central heating, heating companies reported

20/07/2026Legalization

Slovakia: New Fines and Community Service for Administrative Offenses

16/07/2026Legalization

EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainians: new requirements for applicants

15/07/2026Legalization

EU may limit temporary protection for Ukrainian men of conscription age

14/07/2026Legalization

Slovakia: 106 foreigners will lose permits due to fake documents

11/07/2026Legalization

Extradition from the EU: Can Ukrainians be forcibly returned home?

20/06/2026Legalization

The most common scams when buying used cars in Slovakia

12/06/2026Legalization

Ukraine asks EU not to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian men

11/06/2026Legalization

The Slovak Parliament approved amendments to the Act on the Residence of Foreigners.

10/06/2026Legalization

Big reform of civil law standardizes rules for real estate rental

12/05/2026Legalization

Police operation Truck & Bus: drivers were watched even from the air

11/05/2026Legalization

Slovak detained on suspicion of poisoning baby food

06/05/2026Legalization

Smuggler with a group of 10 Ukrainians detained at the Slovak border

02/05/2026Legalization

Slovak police massively checked the transport sector and the stay of foreigners

28/04/2026Legalization

Ukrainian detained at the border with a fake ID

28/04/2026Legalization

Slovakia signed a law on equal pay for men and women

24/04/2026Legalization

New law on banning alcohol for passengers

24/04/2026Legalization

At the border crossing in Ubľa, a 56-year-old Slovak woman was detained on suspicion of human trafficking.

22/04/2026Legalization

Procedure for moving from temporary protection to temporary residence permit in Slovakia

27/03/2026Legalization

Big reform of the law on foreigners in Slovakia

25/03/2026Legalization

Migration Law Reform in Slovakia

18/03/2026Legalization

Increased control over mandatory car insurance in Slovakia (PZP)

17/02/2026Legalization

The European Commission presented a new EU visa policy strategy

10/02/2026Legalization

EU introduces paid authorization for Ukrainians to enter

10/02/2026Legalization

Migration Police: New Online Registration System

10/02/2026Legalization

A new branch of the migration police for Ukrainians has started working in Slovakia

03/01/2026Legalization

EU introduces fee for visa-free entry to Schengen Area

29/12/2025Legalization

The Tax Office of Ukraine plans to develop a procedure to track migrants.

26/12/2025Legalization

New amendments to the Act on the Residence of Foreigners: what exactly will change for Ukrainians

27/11/2025Legalization

EU Council approved "chat control": Slovakia voted against

27/11/2025Legalization

The European Commission has started proceedings against Slovakia over a constitutional amendment

22/11/2025Legalization

Pre-nuptial agreements and faster divorces: 5 main changes in the new Civil Code of Slovakia

22/11/2025Legalization

Government reacts to rising crime: "three strikes and you're out" rule reintroduced for petty theft

20/11/2025Legalization

Scammers are sending phishing SMS messages pretending to be from slovensko.sk

08/11/2025Legalization

One of the biggest anti-drug operations in Europe, "LINEA," was carried out in Slovakia.

08/11/2025Legalization

From October 12, 2025, a new electronic system for entry and exit control (EES) will start at the border between Ukraine and Slovakia.

14/10/2025Legalization

Surprise in parliament: deputies approved changes to the Constitution, initiated by Robert Fico

26/09/2025Legalization

EU approved a phased exit from the temporary protection for Ukrainians: what is known

18/09/2025Legalization

Men aged 18–22 are now allowed to travel abroad from Ukraine

02/09/2025Legalization

Slovakia has reopened tourist visas for Russian citizens

30/08/2025Legalization

Booking at the migration police: new rules

09/08/2025Legalization

From 2025, rules for Ukrainians entering the EU will change

06/08/2025Legalization

New rules for foreigners in Slovakia from July 1, 2025

19/05/2025Legalization

New terms in April for the migration police without an appointment

16/04/2025Legalization

Slovak police uncovered a gang of fake residence permit foriegners

04/04/2025Legalization

Slovak police deported a Ukrainian man

22/02/2025Legalization