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Organizers of the scheme to smuggle men to Slovakia detained

29/09/2026

Slovakia will reduce public transport fares from 2026

01/10/2026Transport

New details of the attack on the school and the authorities' reaction

30/09/2026Life

ZSSK strengthens security on trains due to aggression and vandalism

29/09/2026Transport

Train traffic was stopped due to a train hitting a person in Vajnory (Vajnory, a district in Bratislava)

29/09/2026Transport

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

29/09/2026Legalization

Slovakia became the leader in transit of Ukrainian grain by rail to the EU

29/09/2026Business

Slovakia introduces a new emergency alert system

28/09/2026Life

Austria has extended border control with four countries for six months

17/09/2026Transport

EU offers Canada a new cooperation format – associated membership

17/09/2026Business

Suspension of border crossing points during alarms

17/09/2026Transport

The Prosecutor's Office reported a decrease in crime among foreigners

17/09/2026Life

A dangerous chemical substance was found in Natura water

16/09/2026Healthcare

Academic scandal in Slovakia: university professors plagiarized a student’s work

16/09/2026Education

Invasive Ailanthus altissima threatens the urban ecosystem

15/09/2026Life

Fox vaccination against rabies — details of the autumn campaign

15/09/2026Healthcare

Most Slovaks cannot afford a decent life, a survey shows

15/09/2026Life

Forbes.sk analyzed which sectors in Slovakia (Slovakia) are increasing incomes and where earnings are falling

14/09/2026Finance

Leo Express offers a 50% discount on the second ticket — promotion conditions

14/09/2026Transport

How supermarkets in Slovakia will operate on September 15

14/09/2026Life

ECB prepares redesign of euro banknotes, survey will last until September 21, 2026

14/09/2026Finance

Revolut reported a data leak due to phishing impersonating a government agency

14/09/2026Finance

In the Czech Republic, Poles attacked a compatriot, mistaking him for a Ukrainian

13/09/2026Life

Wild boars in cities — causes of appearance and danger to residents

13/09/2026Life

Car tax for individuals in Slovakia: theory or future reality?

12/09/2026Finance

Slovakia has integration centers for foreigners in 8 cities

11/09/2026Legalization

Slovakia introduced new traffic rules for drivers and pedestrians

11/09/2026Transport

Increased road control in Slovakia from September 11 to 13: reasons and details

11/09/2026Transport

Slovakia announced exam dates for ninth graders for 2027

11/09/2026Education

Slovakia discusses raising the bank tax, experts warn

10/09/2026Finance

Data Leak and Business Risks on Slovakia's New State Portal

10/09/2026Business

Scammers invented a new scheme with phishing emails from insurance companies

09/09/2026Legalization

Slovakia plans to simplify conditions for starting a business

09/09/2026Business

Czechia conducts training to restore control at the border with Slovakia (Slovakia - Slovak Republic)

09/09/2026Transport

Slovak Police urge students to submit documents for residence permit early

09/09/2026Legalization

Slovakia introduces a registry for short-term housing rentals

08/09/2026Housing

Slovakia joined the mechanism for compensating damages to Ukraine

08/09/2026Legalization

The Slovak Government Hesitates on Abolishing the Transaction Tax

08/09/2026Business

Fraud with housing compensation for Ukrainians discovered in Slovakia

08/09/2026Housing

Slovakia expands automatic registration for income tax

07/09/2026Finance

Have international transfers through PrivatBank become more expensive since September 2026?

07/09/2026Finance

Abnormal frosts down to -7 degrees recorded in Slovakia

07/09/2026Life

Mastercard will cancel card data entry in Europe by 2030

05/09/2026Finance

Educators in Slovakia argue with the ministry over extra payments in schools

04/09/2026Education

Slovakia changes temporary residence registration rules from 2026

04/09/2026Legalization

Slovakia introduces new rules to fight shrinkflation

04/09/2026Life

Slovakia changed the rules for certifying copies of documents

04/09/2026Legalization

Slovakia prepares changes for drivers with cars with foreign license plates

03/09/2026Transport

Due to poor harvest in Slovakia (Slovakia), food prices are expected to rise

03/09/2026Business

Slovakia in the Numbeo Quality of Life Ranking 2026

03/09/2026Life

How to get a one-time allowance for a first grader in Slovakia

02/09/2026Children and family

Union insurance in Slovakia offered new benefits to clients

02/09/2026Healthcare

From 2027, schools in Slovakia will operate differently due to an educational reform

02/09/2026Education

Slovenská pošta (Slovak Post) launched a mobile app for managing parcels

02/09/2026Transport

Under the new EU rules, restaurants will accept customers' reusable containers

01/09/2026Life

From 2026 Slovakia will reform school education

01/09/2026Education

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

01/09/2026Legalization

Europe enters winter with record low gas reserves and high prices

31/08/2026Finance

Pollution by wastewater is suspected in the mass fish death in the Malý Dunaj (Little Danube)

31/08/2026Life

Wizz Air under new rules may charge extra for a neck pillow (živnosť - trade license)

31/08/2026Transport

In Slovakia, control over kindergarten attendance will be strengthened

29/08/2026Education

In Slovakia, parents of truant schoolchildren may be deprived of child benefits

29/08/2026Children and family

New scam schemes with fake SMS spreading in Slovakia

28/08/2026Life

Store opening hours for holidays on August 29 and September 1

28/08/2026Life

In Slovakia, bread prices will rise from 2027 due to wage increases

28/08/2026Finance

Slovakia is the first in the EU to introduce electronic invoices eFaktúra

28/08/2026Business

A 3500-year-old Bronze Age sword was found in the Danube

27/08/2026Life

A spectacular lunar eclipse will be observed in Slovakia

26/08/2026Life

Slovakia strengthens fines for gadgets while driving from 2026

26/08/2026Transport

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

26/08/2026Legalization

In Slovakia, a technical failure caused train delays

26/08/2026Transport

Fuel prices expected to rise in Slovakia due to oil costs

26/08/2026Finance

Suspects preparing an attack on a Ukrainian drone factory were detained in Slovakia.

26/08/2026Life

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

25/08/2026Legalization

In Slovakia, extra pay will be given for work on the holiday of September 15

25/08/2026Work

Fines for administrative and tax violations have increased in Slovakia

25/08/2026Legalization

In 2027, the minimum wage in Slovakia will increase to 972 euros

25/08/2026Work

Slovakia plans to abolish the transaction tax from 2027

24/08/2026Finance

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

Fake 2 euro coins appeared in Slovakia and how to check them

23/08/2026Finance

A bat flew into the house — what to do and how to act safely

23/08/2026Healthcare

EU introduces digital driving licenses with new rules and transition deadlines

22/08/2026Transport

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

A Ukrainian suspected of sabotage was detained in Croatia

22/08/2026Life

Human rights defenders have recorded an increase in attacks on Ukrainians in the Czech Republic

21/08/2026Life

Slovakia will fine for phone use and seatbelt violations by cameras starting in 2026

21/08/2026Transport

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

20/08/2026Legalization

Why wild boars come out to residential areas of Bratislava and how to react to their appearance

20/08/2026Healthcare

Satellite images showed extreme drought on 75% of Slovakia's territory

20/08/2026Life

A Ukrainian was convicted in Germany for spying for Russia

20/08/2026Life

The fee for garbage collection in Slovakia will double from 2027

20/08/2026Housing

Tatra banka launches client data update and warns about consequences

20/08/2026Legalization

Open House Day at the Presidential Palace and the Slovak Parliament on the 30th

20/08/2026Life

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

19/08/2026Legalization

An assassination attempt was prepared against the rapper Kyivstoner, who lives in Bratislava (Bratislava, capital of Slovakia).

19/08/2026Life

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

19/08/2026Legalization

In Poland, two adults attacked children because they spoke Ukrainian

18/08/2026Life

Russian jet-powered "Geran" (Geran drone) can cover part of Central Europe

18/08/2026Life

In Slovakia, they propose to entrust the search for doctors for clients to insurance companies

18/08/2026Healthcare

Sanitary doctors of Slovakia advise not to buy sliced watermelons in the heat

17/08/2026Healthcare

Three quarters of Slovaks fear competition from foreigners in the labor market, a study showed

16/08/2026Work

A Polish bus overturned in Hungary, 12 dead reported

16/08/2026Life

Drought exposed the bottom of the Danube, now artifacts of the past are visible

14/08/2026Life

The EU Council approved new air transport rules that expand passenger rights

14/08/2026Transport

Slovakia is expecting the last heat wave up to +36 °C, with rain and thunderstorms from August 17

14/08/2026Life

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

NBU eased currency restrictions and set new limits for Ukrainians abroad

13/08/2026Finance

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

13/08/2026Legalization

Slovakia prepared a bill on the protection of children in the digital space

12/08/2026Children and family

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

12/08/2026Legalization

Slovakia will introduce new mortgage lending rules from 2027

12/08/2026Housing

From the 2026/2027 school year, Slovak schools will introduce the basics of artificial

12/08/2026Education

Almost a third of Slovaks cannot afford a vacation — Eurostat data

11/08/2026Life

In one week in Slovakia, there were 266 traffic accidents, in which two people died

11/08/2026Transport

And in the east, heat over +35 °C is expected

11/08/2026Healthcare

July 2026 became the worst month for personal bankruptcies in Slovakia

11/08/2026Finance

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

10/08/2026Legalization

Slovak Ministry of the Interior turned off new radars due to suspicion of Russian origin

10/08/2026Transport

Incidence of Lyme disease from ticks in urban parks of Slovakia is increasing

10/08/2026Healthcare

Labor Market Barometer Named 160 Most Deficit Professions in Slovakia

09/08/2026Work

Due to drought in Slovakia, watering and filling pools are banned with fines up to 3,319 euros

09/08/2026Life

Slovakia raises the cost of starting a business from August 17, 2026 due to a new law

08/08/2026Business

Tesco hired banks to prepare the sale of the network in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

08/08/2026Work

At the Diakovce thermal bath, 16 people were poisoned by an unknown substance

07/08/2026Healthcare

The European Commission filed a lawsuit against Slovakia over segregation of Roma children

07/08/2026Education

The number of marriages is decreasing in Slovakia and the age of marriage is increasing

07/08/2026Children and family

Goats on the terrace of the Chata pod Suchým shelter in Malá Fatra search backpacks

07/08/2026General

Medics in Slovakia made 167 trips and helped 93 people during the hot weekend

06/08/2026Healthcare

Slovakia launched electronic medical services, including the e-pregnancy card and eOČR (electronic certificate of care for a sick family member)

06/08/2026Healthcare

Slovakia will install 279 stationary radars, the first cameras are already working

06/08/2026Transport

The Minister of the Interior of Slovakia commented on the attack on Ukrainians in Poland

06/08/2026Life

Queues up to 8 hours at the Slovak-Ukrainian border — IDS survey

06/08/2026Transport

In Slovakia, due to drought, a heightened fire danger has been declared with fines

05/08/2026Life

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

New rules for hiring and employee protection against discrimination have come into force in Slovakia

05/08/2026Work

Who in Slovakia can receive up to 150 euros in help for commuting to work

04/08/2026Work

In Slovakia, scammers are sending fake letters about tax refunds

04/08/2026Finance

Slovakia expands car owners' responsibility for fines from September 1

04/08/2026Transport

The Slovak Minister of Defense announced preparations for military border protection

04/08/2026Life

Inflation in Slovakia slowed to 3.0% due to cheaper food products

03/08/2026Finance

Research: Ukrainians abroad have worse mental health than those at home

03/08/2026Healthcare

In June, tax inspections in Slovakia revealed violations worth 20.4 million euros

03/08/2026Finance

In Slovakia, three people died as a result of a plane crash, including a child

03/08/2026Life

Slovakia may introduce passport control for flights from Spain

03/08/2026Transport

Housing prices in Slovakia have risen in all regions, affordability has worsened

02/08/2026Housing

The Slovenská pošta network will shrink threefold due to branch closures by 2028

02/08/2026Life

Gas prices on exchanges hit records

02/08/2026Finance

In Slovakia, 63 victims of human trafficking were identified, including Ukrainians

01/08/2026Life

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

01/08/2026Legalization

Lidl will launch a pilot for scanning goods with a smartphone in Slovakia in autumn 2026

01/08/2026Business

ČSOB and mBank conduct scheduled service outages — which services will not work and when

31/07/2026Finance

Electronics are getting more expensive in Slovakia due to component shortages and AI demand

31/07/2026Business

Who comes to work in Slovakia and how labor migrants change the local labor market

31/07/2026Work

The largest banks in Slovakia are massively abandoning cash desks, statistics show

31/07/2026Finance

In Slovakia, train speed limits introduced due to heat

31/07/2026Transport

New social contributions for entrepreneurs introduced in Slovakia from 2026

30/07/2026Finance

New rules for electric scooters (elektrické koloběžky) will come into effect in Slovakia from September 1, 2026

30/07/2026Transport

Used cars in Slovakia have increased in price by 900 euros over the year — market overview

30/07/2026Business

In Slovakia, a bridge in Sereď will open and tolls will return on the R1 section

30/07/2026Transport

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

29/07/2026Legalization

In Slovakia, students will no longer write mandatory bachelor's theses.

29/07/2026Education

Six bodies of water in Slovakia have been declared unsuitable for swimming due to pollution.

29/07/2026Healthcare

In six districts of Slovakia, the highest level of danger has been announced due to the heatwave.

28/07/2026Healthcare

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

28/07/2026Legalization

Slovakia strengthens requirements for taxi drivers with exams and language choice.

28/07/2026Transport

Askoll factory in Slovakia will close in 2026, 77 workers will lose their jobs

28/07/2026Work

Rare 2 euro coins can be worth up to 4000 euros — how to spot them

27/07/2026Finance

Doctor's appointments in Slovakia might become paid. The Ministry of Health is considering an extra charge of up to 50 euros.

27/07/2026Healthcare

Published: Ranking of the lowest paid professions in Slovakia

27/07/2026Work

Extreme heat up to +40 °C expected in Slovakia — forecast and consequences

26/07/2026Life

EU changes packaging rules for online shops and parcels

26/07/2026Business

In Slovakia, scammers pretend to be inspectors and demand money from sick people

26/07/2026Healthcare

ECB launched a survey to choose a new design for euro banknotes

26/07/2026Finance

What are the most common reasons for blocking bank accounts in Slovakia?

25/07/2026Finance

The list of dangerous water bodies for swimming has been updated in Slovakia

25/07/2026Healthcare

Slovakia Post management accused of pressuring employees

25/07/2026Work

Heat up to +33°C with thunderstorms expected in Slovakia

25/07/2026Life

The largest 24-hour supermarket Coop Jednota will open in Slovakia

25/07/2026Business

Why fuel is getting more expensive in the EU and what will happen to prices

24/07/2026Finance

One third of young Slovaks live with their parents due to housing prices — survey

24/07/2026Housing

In Slovakia, you can change your health insurance company until September 30.

24/07/2026Healthcare

Due to a shortage of nurses in Slovakia, Ukrainian specialists cannot work.

24/07/2026Healthcare

The DAFI program offers Ukrainian people a study scholarship in Slovakia.

24/07/2026Education

In Slovakia, a minor driver hit and killed a cyclist and fled the scene.

24/07/2026Life

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

23/07/2026Legalization

In Slovakia, school education will be required to get a driver's license

23/07/2026Transport

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

23/07/2026Legalization

Slovakia will increase the non-taxable amount of social security contributions to 300 euros from 2027

23/07/2026Finance

In 2026, only 37% of companies in Slovakia plan to expand their staff

23/07/2026Work

Slovak tax office automatically receives sales data from Vinted and others

23/07/2026Finance

Bratislava is losing its position in purchasing power among EU capitals

22/07/2026Finance

Clients of the bankrupt Slovak tour operator Solvex were explained what to do.

22/07/2026General

Fico's Smer-SD party leads with 19.6% before the election, according to a SANEP poll

22/07/2026Life

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

22/07/2026Legalization

Slovakia to check company cars from 2026 with full VAT refund

22/07/2026Business

In Slovakia, starting a company will become more expensive and complicated from August 2026.

21/07/2026Business

In Bratislava, Slovakia, floodplains are being revitalized by returning side arms to the Danube.

21/07/2026Life

In Slovakia, scammers pretend to be couriers to take phones and steal money.

21/07/2026Finance

Slovakia confirmed cyberattacks from Russian special services

21/07/2026Life

On the Slovak highway D1, a driver was caught driving at 203 km/h — he faces fines

21/07/2026Transport

Thunderstorms in Slovakia left over 20,000 households without electricity

20/07/2026Life

Slovakia will allow disconnection from central heating, heating companies reported

20/07/2026Legalization

Samsung leaves Slovakia — impact on the economy and labor market

20/07/2026Work

Wow! Giant spiders are being seen in Slovakia. Should you be afraid?

19/07/2026Healthcare

Slovakia introduces new rules for pedestrians and drivers from 2026

19/07/2026Transport

Growth of Non-Performing Loans in Slovakia — Causes and Consequences

19/07/2026Finance

Paradoxes of the labor market and regional differences in Slovakia

19/07/2026Work

Slovakia introduces e-invoice — what will change for businesses from 2027

18/07/2026Business

Automated notifications about business suspension for sole traders from 2026

18/07/2026Business

Slovakia changed rules for child benefit payments

18/07/2026Children and family

How EU customs law changes will affect purchases from Asia

18/07/2026Finance

Blueberry picking near Spiš Castle will last until the end of August

18/07/2026General

Kaufland Slovakia trade unions announced a pre-strike situation

18/07/2026Work

Waste incineration plant in Slovakia — project advantages and risks

17/07/2026Life

Slovakia expands list of medicines covered by insurance

17/07/2026Healthcare

Police rescued a man after he fell from scaffolding using

17/07/2026Healthcare

Companies control the Airbnb market in Bratislava, the tax office reminds about income

17/07/2026Housing

The Triblavinská road will be closed for the weekend for repairs. There are details about the detour.

17/07/2026Transport

Prices of housing in Slovakia are rising despite expensive mortgages

17/07/2026Housing

EU introduces cash payment limit of €10,000 from 2027

16/07/2026Finance

In Slovakia, the state sector surpassed the private sector in income

16/07/2026Work

Slovakia may lose €7 billion in EU funds and 22,000 jobs

16/07/2026Finance

Slovakia: New Fines and Community Service for Administrative Offenses

16/07/2026Legalization

Slovakia will test digital euro: Tatra banka participates in ECB project

16/07/2026Finance

EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainians: new requirements for applicants

15/07/2026Legalization

FSB accused Kyivstoner of drone attack: case details

15/07/2026Life

Allegro expands delivery to Slovakia via parcel lockers and pick-up points

15/07/2026Transport

Merger of Insurance Companies in Slovakia: Dôvera Buys Union

15/07/2026Healthcare

New EU environmental standards: what will disappear from our lives by 2030

14/07/2026Life

Demographic crisis in Slovakia: regions are losing population

14/07/2026Life

Sofa fell off trailer and damaged police car in Slovakia

14/07/2026Transport

Slovakia: Lex PZP car insurance reform and new rules for drivers

14/07/2026Transport

EU may limit temporary protection for Ukrainian men of conscription age

14/07/2026Legalization

EU approved new rules for protecting air passenger rights

14/07/2026Transport

Mortgage rates in Slovakia are among the highest in the Eurozone.

14/07/2026Housing

Lidl customer data leak: incident details and phishing risks

12/07/2026Life

Slovakia: New rules for electric scooters from September 1, 2026

12/07/2026Transport

Slovak waffles Horalky: change of owner and financial losses

12/07/2026Business

British retailer TESCO is considering selling assets in Central Europe

12/07/2026Business

Scholarship of €400 for students in Slovakia: conditions and reality

12/07/2026Education

Explosion of gas cylinders near Bratislava airport: no victims, there is damage

12/07/2026Life

Slovakia: 106 foreigners will lose permits due to fake documents

11/07/2026Legalization

Mortgage payments in Slovakia: significant growth expected

11/07/2026Finance

You can now re-register a car in Slovakia completely online and for half the price

21/06/2026Transport

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

20/06/2026Legalization

ZSSK shortens travel time between Bratislava and Košice by optimizing stops

19/06/2026Transport

The tax on housing in Slovakia may increase several times

19/06/2026Finance

Mortgage in Slovakia will become more expensive: payment may increase by several hundred euros

15/06/2026Finance

The most common scams when buying used cars in Slovakia

12/06/2026Legalization

Is it safe to drink tap water in Slovakia: what do ratings and official services say

12/06/2026Healthcare

Ukraine asks EU not to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian men

11/06/2026Legalization

Slovakia's traffic rules are changing: new fines

11/06/2026Transport

Changes for taxi drivers in Slovakia from April 2027

10/06/2026Transport

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

Work through apps in Slovakia will get a new status and rules

11/05/2026Work

Fuel prices rose by a third in a year and are breaking new price records

11/05/2026Finance

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

11/05/2026Legalization

Summer holidays start date confirmed

11/05/2026Education

In Slovakia, the fight against hidden fees in hospitals has intensified.

11/05/2026Healthcare

Slovakia abolished double prices for foreigners

11/05/2026Finance

Media freedom in the world has fallen to a minimum

11/05/2026Life

New service will help avoid dangerous meetings with bears

11/05/2026Life

Slovak detained on suspicion of poisoning baby food

06/05/2026Legalization

Slovak entrepreneurs with low incomes will be exempt from micro-tax

06/05/2026Finance

The Financial Administration has launched an online guide to check e-invoicing obligations

06/05/2026Finance

Foreigners are saving the Slovak labor market: every twentieth worker came from abroad

02/05/2026Work

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

02/05/2026Legalization

Reform of overtaking rules for trucks in Slovakia

29/04/2026Transport

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

More than 1000 post office branches in Slovakia are recognized as unprofitable

28/04/2026Business

In Slovakia, knocking and voices were heard from a grave

27/04/2026Life

Exceptions to paying a double rate for working on a public holiday

24/04/2026Work

Gas in Slovakia will become more expensive due to new transportation tariffs

24/04/2026Finance

Slovakia signed a law on equal pay for men and women

24/04/2026Legalization

Results of the adaptation program for Ukrainian children in Slovak schools

24/04/2026Education

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

New mandatory cashless payments in Slovakia

22/04/2026Finance

What is the condition of Slovakia's shelters and are they ready for real threats?

20/04/2026Housing

HiPP baby food in scandal after poison found

20/04/2026Healthcare

What blood type do ticks find most attractive?

17/04/2026Healthcare

Fuel crisis continues: diesel prices in Slovakia will stay high

16/04/2026Finance

NBÚ warns about Russian hacker attack

13/04/2026Life

Ukrainians brought more money to Slovakia than was spent on helping refugees since the war began

09/04/2026Finance

Introduction of electronic invoice system in Slovakia

08/04/2026Business

Shop opening hours in Slovakia for Easter

03/04/2026Work

Low-income self-employed people will not pay social security contributions

31/03/2026Finance

In Slovakia, low-income self-employed individuals (SZČO) will be exempt from social security contributions.

31/03/2026Finance

Slovak banks are increasing fees for users

28/03/2026Finance

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

TOP 5 best restaurants in Slovakia

25/03/2026General

Mortgage Help from Slovak Banks

18/03/2026Finance

Migration Law Reform in Slovakia

18/03/2026Legalization

Labor inspectors can now stop cars and fine drivers

16/03/2026Work

Driver's license reform in the EU

10/03/2026Transport

Slovenská pošta (Slovak Post) now issues extracts from registers at every branch

06/03/2026Life

NMT-2026 can be taken in Slovakia

04/03/2026Education

Oil needs in Slovakia and rising prices at gas stations

02/03/2026Finance

Price surge: products in Slovakia are rapidly getting more expensive

02/03/2026Finance

Slovakia changes rules for working on online platforms

28/02/2026Work

European Health Insurance Card: Changes in Issuance Rules

28/02/2026Healthcare

How many foreigners actually live in Slovakia?

22/02/2026Life

Energy poverty: where electricity bills hurt the most

22/02/2026Finance

Increased control over mandatory car insurance in Slovakia (PZP)

17/02/2026Legalization

Top 20 dangerous internet passwords in Slovakia

17/02/2026Life

Higher Education Reform in Slovakia: Internship as an Alternative to a Thesis

13/02/2026Education

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

Benzín a nafta na Slovensku opäť zdraželi

27/01/2026Finance

Slovakia published prices for gas, electricity, and utilities for 2026

21/01/2026Finance

Holidays and days off in Slovakia in 2026: what employees can expect

20/01/2026Work

Slovakia plans to tighten rules for renting homes: what could change?

20/01/2026Housing

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

Government approved law on energy aid: Help for vulnerable households from 2026

03/12/2025Finance

Big Reform 2026: All Changes in Taxes, Contributions, and Labor Law in Slovakia

03/12/2025Finance

Social networks only from 16 years old? New restrictions may be introduced in Europe

02/12/2025Life

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

Cheap parcels from AliExpress, Temu, and Shein will no longer be free

18/11/2025Business

Student protest in Slovakia turns into a national wave

12/11/2025Education

EU introduces new limit for cash payments

12/11/2025Finance

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

08/11/2025Legalization

Slovakia introduces a new generation of electronic vignettes for 2026

08/11/2025Transport

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

08/11/2025Legalization

In Slovakia, disposable e-cigarettes may be banned as early as next year

30/10/2025Healthcare

On sidewalks in Slovakia, a "walking speed" of 6 km/h has been set: who does this apply to and why are there still disputes?

29/10/2025Life

Robert Fico: EU plan for Russian assets for Ukraine could fail

29/10/2025Life

Slovak parliament passed a new school law: mandatory kindergartens for four-year-olds and a final math exam

24/10/2025Education

On the night of October 26, Slovakia will switch to winter time.

19/10/2025Transport

Ukraine and Slovakia deepen cooperation in border infrastructure and investments

19/10/2025Business

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

Slovakia will give Ukraine a new aid package

07/10/2025Life

Transaction tax from 2026: **živnostníci** (sole traders) exempt, legal entities continue to pay

30/09/2025Finance

You have 2 days left to change your insurance company - don't miss the chance to get better medical treatment

29/09/2025Healthcare

New traffic rules in Slovakia: fines up to €1,000

28/09/2025Transport

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

26/09/2025Legalization

In the Czech Republic, an envelope with the last words of T. G. Masaryk was opened: the first president of Czechoslovakia

19/09/2025Life

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

18/09/2025Legalization

Changes in banks: recipient's name now needed for money transfers

16/09/2025Finance

The Slovak government presented a large third consolidation package

10/09/2025Finance

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

02/09/2025Legalization

Fico and Zelensky will meet in Uzhhorod on September 5

02/09/2025Life

Slovakia has reopened tourist visas for Russian citizens

30/08/2025Legalization

August 29 is a public holiday in all of Slovakia: shops are closed

27/08/2025Life

Minimum wage in Slovakia will increase from 2026

21/08/2025Work

Booking at the migration police: new rules

09/08/2025Legalization

From 2025, rules for Ukrainians entering the EU will change

06/08/2025Legalization

Ukraine will join EU roaming from 2026

26/06/2025Transport

Bear meat sales are now allowed in Slovakia

30/05/2025Business

SNS wants compensation from Ukraine for help during the war

28/05/2025Finance

New rules for foreigners in Slovakia from July 1, 2025

19/05/2025Legalization

Slovakia's economy suffers from failed migrant integration

19/04/2025Finance

New terms in April for the migration police without an appointment

16/04/2025Legalization

Scammers scared a pensioner with "Ukrainian bandits"

15/04/2025Life

Slovak police uncovered a gang of fake residence permit foriegners

04/04/2025Legalization

Slovakia declared a state of emergency due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

03/04/2025Healthcare

Most Slovaks support the country's pro-Western orientation

14/03/2025Life

Slovak police deported a Ukrainian man

22/02/2025Legalization

New contributions for health and social insurance

21/02/2025Finance

Application deadlines for schools and kindergartens in Slovakia

21/02/2025Education