Archive of articles - May 2005, page 12

Law in purgatory: How long before justice is done?

THE CONSITUTIONAL Court seems unable to swallow or spit out the huge bite it has taken: the anti-discrimination legislation. Signalling that it is content to chew, the court once again failed to give Slovakia a verdict on whether the anti-discrimination law is in line with the country's constitution.

Reader feedback: Letter to the editor

Košice murder suspect caught

EuroTel becomes T-mobile

Majority approve NATO membership

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Foreign, Slovak spa guests differ

FOREIGN clients play an important role in the success of Slovak spas, and the industry hopes to attract even greater numbers. According to Ivana Labudová, a marketing professional at the Rajecké Teplice spa, foreign visitors significantly influence spas to increase the quality of accommodation and treatment procedures.

Weapons amnesty draws little response

Reader feedback: Sad situation for poor and elderly

Goodbye ailments: Slovak spas posses the power of healing

SLOVAKIA is rich in the thermal and mineral waters needed to create good spas. Many of these have existed for centuries, others developed relatively recently. The spas today specialize in treating certain diseases and disorders. But they're also great for a wind down from the pressures of work and city life.

Culture Shorts

Travel agents find spa cure

SPAS and travel agents can significantly increase tourism by working closely together. Done right, it is a mutually beneficial relationship: On the one hand spas get a greater number of guests to splash in their waters and roll in their mud; on the other hand, travel agencies add interesting destinations to their portfolios.

Ode to Slovak women's toes

"SO WHAT do you think of Slovak women?" It is hard to say how many times someone has asked me this question. But I never want to answer it again.

Where the Orava and Váh meet

THE CONFLUENCE of the Orava and Váh rivers creates a beautiful natural setting near the town of Kraľovany. This location also marks the historic border between two regions: Orava and Turiec.

Kačaljak resigns owing millions

Hankook tags Slovakia

KOREA's biggest tyre manufacturer has chosen Slovakia as the recipient of its new Central European investment. Hankook Tire plans to invest Sk20 billion (€510 million) in a factory near Nitra. The announcement confirms a rumour leaked to the press in April.

Arrow targets Rusko with threat

Artists bid for riches

REAL estate and art are the two commodities said to be the most profitable for investors. The return on a relatively low initial investment can reach astronomical sums. The Slovak art market, though, still lingers far behind when it comes to the latter.

Coalition split on Fronc

AS THE MAY parliamentary session approaches, Education Minister Martin Fronc is scrambling to find coalition support for his education reform bill. Meanwhile, pressure is building against the minister that may end in his recall.