New Traffic Rules Take Effect
Major changes to Slovakia’s traffic rules take effect on September 1, affecting drivers, pedestrians and electric scooter users. Penalties for serious and repeated offences will also increase.
1. 9. 2026 | 12:00
Články / News
Slovak Leaders Mark Slovak National Uprising Anniversary
On Saturday, 29 August, politicians and members of the public commemorated the 82nd anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising. In their speeches at a memorial in the central Slovak town of Banská Bystrica, ...
31. 8. 2026 | 14:48
Presidential Palace's Open Day Records Highest-ever Visitor Turnout
A total of 13,500 visitors came to see the Presidential Palace's Open Day held in Bratislava on Sunday. According to the President's Office, it is the highest turnout ever recorded for this event. This ...
31. 8. 2026 | 14:35
First Visit of Japanese Foreign Minister to Slovakia in 19 Years
Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár (Smer-SD) received Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday. This marks the first visit to Slovakia by the head of Japanese diplomacy in 19 years.
31. 8. 2026 | 14:00
Public Finance Sustainability Not Achieved in 2025, Budget Council Warns
In its assessment published on Monday, the Council for Budget Responsibility (RRZ) concluded that long-term public finance sustainability was not achieved in 2025. The government should have immediately ...
31. 8. 2026 | 12:15
Slovalco Restarts Aluminum Production
The gradual resumption of production at the Slovalco aluminum plant in Žiar nad Hronom is good news for both Slovakia and Europe, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) said at a press conference following ...
31. 8. 2026 | 12:10
Prime Minister Fico Expresses Condolences Over Death of Norwegian King
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD), on behalf of the Slovak government, expressed his sincere condolences over the death of Norway's King Harald V and conveyed his regret at the loss.
31. 8. 2026 | 12:00
Gov’t Warns Travelers in Nepal
The Slovak Foreign Ministry has warned travellers about a deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in northern Nepal following an avalanche and severe flooding. The Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts ...
28. 8. 2026 | 14:23
Slovak Troops Join NATO’s Eastern Sentry
Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz has thanked Slovakia for approving the deployment of its troops as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry operation. More than 100 Slovak soldiers will be sent ...
28. 8. 2026 | 14:19
Prosecutor General Challenges SIS Director General Sanction
Slovak Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka will turn to an administrative court over a disciplinary sanction imposed on Slovak Intelligence Service Director Pavol Gašpar. The move comes after President Peter ...
28. 8. 2026 | 14:00
