Archive of articles - March 2004, page 11

Preserving one's territory

WITH increasing human intervention in the animal environment, hunters face new challenges in preserving the diversity of species in nature. On the other side, they have to search for the right ways to discuss these issues with environmentalists, the protectors of nature. And they must also consider the changes connected with joining the European Union in May 2004.The Slovak Spectator spoke about these issues with Erik Petrikovič, an expert on hunting game and a devoted hunter since childhood.

Ten days full of French movies

Private information of millions leaked

THE PERSONAL data of three million clients of mobile phone operators Orange and EuroTel, including the phone numbers of politicians, judges, and businessmen, have been illegally leaked over the internet. News of the release, which the daily SME obtained from the local hacker community, has caused a stir in business and political circles.The lists date back to 2002, when the mobile operators were obliged to provide the databases to third parties - the Slovak Intelligence Service (SIS) and the Interior Ministry.SIS spokesman Vladimír Šimko said that the intelligence service had been aware of the leak and was investigating the case.

Zekon expects Sk512.9 million in revenues

Preserving the old and weird

Cold MountainStarring: Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renée Zellweger, Ray Winstone, Brendan GleesonDirected by: Anthony MinghellaRunning time: 152 minRating:7.5 out of 10LOVE is fleeting, the cliché goes. But what of culture? Though a love story, Cold Mountain seems equally concerned with the search for a lost, almost mythical America.

Police capture cigarette smugglers

Officials deny authenticity of SDKÚ and HZDS cooperation document

Hyundai Mobis plans to invest €130 million in Slovakia

Bratislava to host prime ministerial conference on March 18-20

EU to issue last pre-enlargement readiness report

Kia deal to be signed on March 17

2005 - 2007 budget frames presented

2003 deficit lower than expected

Agriculture minister: Slovakia has no food-safety problems

HZDS submits motion to have finance minister sacked

Parliament passes election act amendment

Gap between the Slovak east and west deepens

Automotive industry output at Sk240 billion last year

FNM sells stake in steam-gas firm for Sk2 billion