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Faith in economic competence of new government

Voters in Slovakia have confidence in the economic management of the new government.

Border checks extended to Christmas

Strict controls on the border with Hungary will continue until Christmas, the government decided this morning.

45% think a woman’s place is in the home

“The most important role of a woman is to take care of the household and the family.”  When asked about this statement, 45 percent of Slovaks agreed.

Nicotine consumption among adolescents

More than a quarter of under-18 minors have experience with cigarette smoking, according to a new survey among adolescents.

Culture News Week 46

34th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution

Tomorrow is a public holiday, marking the so-called Velvet Revolution. A series of demonstrations started on this day 34 years ago, in 1989.

Laws alone cannot stop lies, says Caputova

President Caputova yesterday said that what she called ‘the massive flood of lies on social networks’ cannot be stopped by the legal system alone.

Economy

Slovakia's economy will grow by 1.3 percent this year, and 1.7 per cent next year. This estimate from the European Commission.

Behave yourself, says Parliament Speaker

There will be no more live broadcast interviews in the Parliament building until certain members promise to behave themselves.

Earthquake

The region of Presov will get financial help from neighbouring Poland to rebuild after the earthquake of October.