The Slovak government hopes the new reform and the resulting abolition of broadcasting fees will save more than 1.7 million euros per year.

The German team begins preparations for the 2011 Ice Hockey World Championship in Slovakia next Monday in Landshut.

A total of 12 teams compete in Slovakia’s top division. Senica currently leads the table, but is only one point ahead of MŠK Žilina. Slovan Bratislava sits some way behind in mid-table.

In 2011, Slovakia is looking forward to a sporting event of a very special kind. The Ice Hockey World Championship will be a real highlight for Slovaks who love winter sports. As with the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, this sporting event could also become a re

In 2011, Slovakia’s capital has nothing to envy in other major cities. The events calendar promises great entertainment and gives visitors plenty of reasons to spend at least a weekend in this city on the Danube.

Russian Railways officials told the media that building a broad-gauge railway through Slovakia to Vienna was “legally and technically feasible.”

German players Andrea Petkovic and Julia Görges made an impression with strong results at the Grand Slam in Melbourne, Australia, and currently rank 24th and 34th in the world rankings.

A new golf facility opens in early May in western Slovakia. The Homa Nitra golf facility is suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

The Russians provide the evening’s “warm-up” at 4:30 p.m. against the Slovenians. It’s not only fans of the former world champions who are hoping for redemption. The German team’s impressive revenge victory—they had narrowly lost

There is no doubt that the German team’s greatest strength is its outstanding team spirit. Every player fights for his teammates until completely exhausted.

Slovakia host underdogs Andorra in Bratislava tomorrow, Saturday, in their home fixture in qualifying for Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, with three points firmly in their sights.

A few days ago, the new Elisabeth Pilgrimage Route was inaugurated, connecting the Hungarian town of Sarospatak with Kosice in Slovakia over a distance of around 70 kilometres.

In addition to admission to Aqualand Tatralandia, the Slovakia Aqua Fun Pass offers savings on cable cars and other attractions in the High Tatras.

In this spirit, this year’s Cultural Days at the Museum of European Cultures focus on the people of Slovakia, their culture and the country’s history. The extensive program of events includes lectures, film screenings, music and dance performances, and readings.

It may sound more dramatic than it really is that the Slovak government is now warning visitors to the country about the brown bears that live there. Nevertheless, the warnings should be taken seriously and all precautions observed.

Sixteen national teams will take part in the Ice Hockey World Championship in Slovakia. The groups for the preliminary round were assigned following the 2010 World Championship, according to the current world rankings.

These days, even those who decide at the last minute are getting a taste for a ski holiday, not least because winter is setting in.

The Slovak government’s plan is to run analogue and digital broadcasts in parallel during the transition to digital television, thereby making the switch easier and faster.

The Bielefeld-based Know-How Verlag offers a comprehensive travel guide for holidays in Slovakia, in both summer and winter.

The Ministry of Culture is leading the reform in Slovakia and expects the changes to save more than €1.6 million next year alone.

The austerity package proposed by the Slovak government is being hotly debated across Slovakia. Among other measures, it would increase the current beer tax in Slovakia.

Flexible, well-trained workers, a central location in Europe, a business-friendly tax system and government subsidies: International automotive manufacturers and suppliers value Slovakia as a location.

It appears that not everything was above board in awarding the contract for the electronic toll system on motorways in Slovakia.

According to the government’s published statement, annual vignettes for cars using Slovak motorways will rise from the current price of €36.50 to €50.

The new mayor of Bratislava’s political career to date: From 1990 to 1993, she served as ambassador to Austria for the then CSFR.

Slovakia’s car market is booming, which is also having a positive impact on the VW plant in the capital, Bratislava.

The 2010 Salamander Days in Banská Štiavnica are among Slovakia’s original traditional folk festivals.

Mass tourism is still extremely rare in Slovakia. On the contrary, Slovakia is very popular with fans of independent travel.

Germany’s athletes have performed well so far at the Canoe European Championships in Bratislava. The organizers put together a thoroughly successful and well-planned event.

With Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart, Slovan Bratislava face one final obstacle on their way to the Europa League group stage—an especially formidable one.