Slovakia and Japan Seek Closer Economic Ties
Slovak Parliament Speaker Richard Raši (Hlas-SD) has met with Japan’s ambassador to Slovakia, Yasuhiro Kawakami, to discuss closer political and economic cooperation.
12. 8. 2026 | 13:40
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New Measures to Help Farmers Affected by Drought
Slovakia’s Agriculture Minister Richard Takáč (Smer-SD) has announced a package of eight measures aimed at helping farmers cope with the effects of the ongoing drought.
12. 8. 2026 | 13:28
More Ukrainians under Temporary Protection in Slovakia
The number of Ukrainians receiving temporary protection in Slovakia rose by more than 2,000 in June, reaching over 147,000, according to Eurostat. Slovakia has the second-highest number of Ukrainian refugees ...
12. 8. 2026 | 12:30
Solar Eclipse and Perseids over Slovakia
People across Slovakia will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening, followed later by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. The eclipse will begin shortly after 7 p.m., with ...
12. 8. 2026 | 12:05
Fewer Young Slovaks Are Using Tobacco Products
Tobacco and nicotine use is becoming less common in Slovakia, especially among younger people. According to Eurostat, the share of daily users fell from 18.1 percent in 2022 to 16.3 percent last year. ...
12. 8. 2026 | 12:00
Interior Ministry Plans Major IT Upgrade
Modernising the Interior Ministry’s information systems will cost almost 124 million euros over the next ten years, according to the Finance Ministry’s Value for Money Unit. The biggest share, 98.5 million ...
11. 8. 2026 | 13:41
Disability Rights Still Face Barriers in Slovakia
Segregated education, inadequate protection against discrimination and barriers in everyday life remain a problem in Slovakia. That is according to a report prepared by disability rights organisations ...
11. 8. 2026 | 13:11
Prosecutors to Review Controversial Traffic Camera Purchase
Slovakia’s prosecution service is to review the Interior Ministry’s purchase of controversial traffic radar cameras. Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka has instructed the Bratislava Regional Prosecutor ...
11. 8. 2026 | 13:00
Property Crime Dominated Slovakia’s Crime Statistics in 2025
Property crime accounted for the largest share of criminal activity in Slovakia last year, according to the Prosecutor General’s annual report.
11. 8. 2026 | 12:37
Police Reclassify Attack on Indian Student in Nitra
Police in Nitra have reclassified an attack on a group of Indian nationals as a criminal offence, including assault motivated by hatred based on race or nationality, as well as disorderly conduct.
11. 8. 2026 | 12:02
