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Judicial Council to protect judges from politicians
A LAW setting up a self-governing judicial authority, the Judicial Council, is expected to make Slovak judges independent from political influence by giving them full authority over personnel matters affecting the judiciary.The Judicial Council Law also gives the 18 members of the new council the right to launch disciplinary proceedings against slow and ineffective judges, who are now perceived as one of the gravest problems in the Slovak judicial system.The law's passage on March 21 was celebrated by the majority of Slovakia's 1,200 judges as well as Justice Minister Ján Čarnogurský, who said the Judicial Council would be a safeguard against political influence in nominating or recalling judges.
Where pretty women still walk down the streets
WHEN asked what they like about Slovakia, most male foreigners single out cheap beer, local hospitality and gorgeous women. Some even say that Slovak women are among the most beautiful in Europe.In that belief they are supported by many Slovak men. "Slovak women are really among the most beautiful in the word," said Jozef Oklamčák from the Oklamčák Production Agency. "They are the Slavic type, in a group with Russian, Ukrainian and Polish women. They have a high reputation [for beauty] around the world and thanks to them, Slovakia receives world-wide recognition."Oklamčák, in co-operation with the Forza Production House, holds an annual competition to find the most beautiful girl in the country. This year's finals of Miss Slovakia 2002 will be on April 13 in Bratislava's Istropolis complex. The event will be broadcast live on Markíza TV.
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