Archive of articles - February 2005, page 2

Laura Bush opens US library corner

MOVE over McDonalds. For a dose of American culture, Bratislava residents will soon have access to InfoCenterUSA, which expands and updates the former American Studies Room of the capital's main library.

The final analysis

There really does seem to be a solid understanding that Slovakia is an ally of the US, and that America does not intend to act otherwise in the future.

Slovak skies growing busier

Private firm to train Slovak pilots

KDH celebrates 15 years

KDH woos opposition

THE CHRISTIAN Democratic Movement (KDH) is determined to push through reforms prepared by its cabinet ministers despite insufficient support from its ruling coalition partners.

State to explain EU Constitution

Andrássy mausoleum and park

BETWEEN Rožňava and Košice, about one kilometre east of the village of Krásnohorské Podhradie is the Andrássy family mausoleum.It is an important piece of Art Noveau architecture set in a unique park.

Irshai's challenge

Released by: The Music Fund, Medená 29, Bratislava; available at The Music Fund or www.musicaslovaca.skCost: Sk300

Health priorities outlined

Reader feedback: No pipe dream

Genscher to visit Bratislava

Enel plans clear, Austria unhappy

AFTER much speculation, the future of the Mochovce power plant in Bratislava is clear: Enel intends to complete the nuclear facility.Enel Chairman Paolo Scaroni made no secret of making Mochovce a priority for the Italian power utility that is purchasing a majority share in Slovenské elektrárne. He declared his intentions February 17, the day Economy Minister Pavol Rusko and Scaroni signed documents transferring a 66-percent stake in Slovenské elektrárne to Enel.

One World tours country's regions

THE INTERNATIONAL One World festival of documentary films focussing on human rights' issues will stop in three different Slovak towns in March.Banská Bystrica viewers can watch documentaries about refugees and diverse cultures from March 9 to 10. They can also meet with refugees living in Slovakia and hear their personal stories. In Banská Štiavnica the festival screenings are part of school lessons, but the public can see photographs by Cuban political prisoners' wives and mothers and join a discussion about Cuba. Košice's ambition is to present a large number of films, discussions, and photographic exhibitions focussing on human rights' violations around the world.

Poll: Smer leads, Communists out

Dzurinda vows support for Ukraine

Superpowers play polite

MINUTES after concluding their summit talks at Bratislava Castle, US President George W Bush and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin told an eager clutch of journalists that they found many issues to agree on during their meeting. However, the only unambiguous accord between the leaders is that neither superpower wants North Korea or Iran to have nuclear weapons.

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