Archive of articles - January 2005, page 14

Home of Hungarian culture

EFFORTS to establish a museum to represent the traditions and values of the Hungarian minority in Slovakia stretch back decades. The history, popular culture and customs of Hungarians living in Slovakia are many and varied. However, the question was always how to approach the representation of this varied and rich experience.As an initial step, a documentation centre for Hungarian culture was founded at the Brämer mansion, near Bratislava, in July 2001. This independent department formed a link between Hungarian culture and Slovak institutions.

Parties learn lessons

IN 2004, the Slovak Republic acceded to the European Union and joined NATO. Becoming full-fledged members of both organizations marked the completion of an important stage in the democratization of the country.While Slovakia is irreversibly past the conflict between regime and democracy, the actors in this fight - the authoritarian and democratic forces - are still present in contemporary political life.

Poll shows optimism increasing

Eagles land in Golan Heights

A FRESH group of Slovak Eagles arrived in the Golan Heights last month to help supervise and maintain a ceasefire between Israel and Syria. Like the Slovak soldiers before them, this batch of men will call the 34-kilometre stretch of demilitarized zone separating the two countries home."Soldiers, trust your commanders.

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SURVIVING Slovakia

Ministry cuts red tape

Three minutes of silence

We like to think of Slovakia as hospitable and compassionate, and our small nation is often described as such. But if we were to ask someone to paint a picture of Slovakia based on the way its people reacted to the tsunami earthquake in Asia, the image would not be flattering.Compared to its neighbours, Slovakia has performed poorly in terms of collecting aid for the tsunami-hit countries.

Speech takes middle path

PRESIDENT Ivan Gašparovič delivered a traditional New Year's address to the nation on January 1, 2005, ensuring citizens that he would keep their well being in mind and encouraging them to feel as proud of their nation as he is.Gašparovič said that Slovakia is a newly respected, trustworthy partner and an attractive state in the eyes of the international community."I had the opportunity to represent [Slovakia] at a meeting of NATO representatives in Istanbul as well as in the headquarters of the top European institutions in Brussels, including the UN. I want to tell you that I had a reason to feel proud. Today, the Slovak Republic is seen as a reliable partner and we cannot complain of any lack of interest in us. We have made ourselves visible by our work. Slovakia is talked about with respect as never before, as a prospective business partner and attractive country," said the president.

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Car kills pensionerPresidential welcome for first babyBirds flock to new winter retreatsParty actor handcuffedWinter wagons rollSix hardy swimmers take on the Danube

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Slota faces charges over Kia

Hantuchová and Hrbatý lift Hopman Cup

Rescue team leaves for Sri Lanka

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DNA database launched

Orthodox believers celebrate Christmas