Archive of articles - November 2004, page 9

Slovakia to borrow more from EIB

Who are our new neighbours?

THE GAP between wealthy and poor nations continues to grow, and migrants from Third World countries continue to cross that widening chasm. They walk the tightrope linking the promised lands with their own countries, which, for different reasons, they can no longer call home.It has become much harder for migrants to walk the tightrope, balancing the weight of their pasts with hopes for a better future. Border regulations have tightened and emigration procedures are more complicated.

Economics and 9/11

The Slovak Economy and EU Membership, Economics and Politics: Has 9/11 Changed Anything?, Editors: Bruno S. Sergi and William T. Bagatelas, Publisher: Iura Edition, 2004, The books (Sk650 each) are on sale at selected bookstores.THE RECENT elections in the USA and Slovakia's entry into the EU on May 1 make the publication of these two books particularly timely, for Slovaks and international readers alike.

Zvolen courts auto investor - and wins

Svätý Jur

A PICTURESQUE town in the Small Carpathians, Svätý Jur's emblem depicts St George killing the dragon with his lance. In medieval times, local lords adopted some of the fighting attributes of the famous dragon-slayer.Since the town's benefactor patronised soldiers, knights and warriors, these local aristocrats preferred to earn their respect by wielding a sword rather than a pen.

Lanterns lead the way to wine

EVERY year, on the third Thursday in November, amidst huge media attention, people all around the world take their first sips of French Beaujolais.And in Slovakia, to celebrate the young wine, winemakers of the Small-Carpathian region invite visitors to taste their own products by placing lanterns at the entrances of their "dungeons of grape treasure". Once inside the depths of the old cellars, guests can taste the virgin wine, still musty but with a full aroma and heady flavour.

History past and present

PEOPLE say that his history books are like detective stories. He says they ARE detective stories.Historian Pavel Dvořák takes the monotonous facts, dates and names of history and turns them into narratives that enthral. He makes history relevant and enjoyable - to expert and amateur alike.He has written over 20 books. The three volume set Stopy dávnej minulosti (Traces of Ancient History) is a best seller in Slovakia. He plans a fourth book to complete the set.

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UK banks on success

FROM Tesco to Provident Financial, British businesses are making an impact on Slovakia. In fact, Britain is one of the top investors in Slovakia, with nearly 100 companies employing mostsly Slovak nationals.Britain continues to contribute to Slovakia's cultural scene as well with science exhibits, jazz greats and art shows. In an interview with The Slovak Spectator, British Ambassador Judith Anne Macgregor talks about the relationship between the old and new EU nations, and about Britain's open labour laws.

New board at Slovak Airlines

Under our favourite linden tree

THE ANCIENT linden tree growing in the park of Bojnice Castle is the property of the Slovak National Museum.Legend has it that king Mathias Csák of Trenčín planted the tree in 1301, when the last king of the Arpád family, Ondrej III, died.

Enel deal reached

US firm Sykes heading to Kosice

Foreign trade deficit improves

Slovaks positive about euro adoption

Slovaks more downbeat about future than rest of EU

Most successful firms of 2003 announced