[Shutterstock/Anna Arinova] Languages: Français | DeutschPrint Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Lignite mining in the Slovak Upper Nitra region is coming to an end as the last two coal mines will close by the end of 2023 following the government’s plans to stop subsidies for domestic mining.According to spokeswoman Adriana Siváková from the company operating the mines, enough reserves to last for several decades are still untouched in the area.The company will only keep several dozen employees for further processes related to the liquidation of mining operations and revitalisation of the area.Hornonitrianske bane with the support of the government previously rolled out requalification programmes meant to help employees to find new jobs.(Michal Hudec | EURACTIV.sk) Languages: Français | DeutschPrint Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Topics Energy & Environment Politics The Capitals"