Archive of articles - November 2002, page 13

Personal loans increase

Police bust heroin gang

Trnava still gunning for Peugeot factory

Programme statement moves to parliament

Crown hits new record strength

Railway route cuts in works

Budget deficit on track

EU objections tabulated

Investor threatens changes if tax promises scrapped

CEFTA gains new member

Slovakia wins tennis tourney

Skinheads charged with fascist offences

Cabinet says state will no longer pick up Perspektíva bill

US father continues custody fight

Roma musicians

Personalised stamps to be introduced

Local elections spark interest in voters, politicians

ONLY 11 weeks after parliamentary elections, Slovak voters will again go to the polls, this time to choose who will represent them on a local level.On December 6 and 7 citizens will elect mayors and local council members in Slovakia's 136 cities and more than 2,700 villages.In the last year the government has given municipalities more powers in hopes that it would make local administration more efficient. This has resulted in an increased interest in gaining local political power among politicians, who are beginning to campaign hard for votes.

Closure of competition chapter applauded

SLOVAKIA has closed the EU legislative chapter on competition after eleventh-hour negotiations saw Spain withdraw objections at the very last moment.The closure of the chapter was warmly welcomed by government and business leaders."The main feeling is relief and satisfaction, because after long, difficult and sensitive talks, we managed to reach agreement satisfying both sides, that is member countries and Slovakia - including investors," said Slovakia's chief negotiator with the EU, Ján Figeľ.

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