Archive of articles - July 2005, page 9

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Ombudsman wants more power

CULTURE MATTERS: Creating harmony with a smile

IN THE RECENTLY published Spectacular Slovakia the general director of the Slovak Philharmonic, Marián Lapšanský, made an interesting claim. He said one reason his orchestra would do well on their tour of Japan and the lucrative Asian concert market in general was that the "Slavic temperament is just right for Asia because our musicians exhibit a perfect balance of emotion and precision".

Enel investment plan due in August

Ness opens software facility in Košice

Vášáryová joins SDKÚ

Tatras arouse strong passions

BRUSSELS is becoming more involved in the recovery of Slovakia's Tatra mountains, which suffered severe damage in last November's windstorm. Apart from providing financial help to partially cover the damages, the EU wants to know whether the clean up operation is endangering the precious biosphere of the mountains, some places of which are proposed as Natura 2000 sites.

Východná needs to reach out

SLOVAKIA is a country with hugely diverse folklore traditions. The many variants scattered around particular regions are pieced together annually at Slovakia's largest folk festival, Východná. The culminating programmes are astounding mosaics of dynamic dances, tuneful songs, and richly embroidered costumes.

Special court in session

A SPECIAL Court aimed at dealing with the country's most serious and sophisticated criminals started operations in a former army barracks in Pezinok, close to Bratislava, on July 1.

Slovakia attractive to investors

Ruthenians-Ukrainians display their riches

NORTHEAST Slovakia, known for its extensive Ruthenian-Ukrainian minority, recently showcased the cultural wealth of the ethnicities.The Cultural Celebrations of Ruthenians-Ukrainians in Svidník annually held in the middle of June grandiosely kicked off its second half-century, welcoming performers from home as well as from Ukraine, Hungary, and Croatia.

Bass grooves dictate the rhythm

"MODERN times require a modern concept," says bass and double-bass player Juraj Griglák. He is proving true to his word with his Bassfriends project, which follows an innovative method of performance different from the usual jazz practice of one soloist improvising after another.

NATO Secretary General praises Slovakia

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Culture Shorts

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Kubiš to become EU special envoy

US to give Slovakia $6 million in military aid

Moods that move masses

SOMETIMES a line of poetry can change our perception of different phenomena in a powerful way. Sometimes, a simple song can deliver messages that long political speeches fail to deliver. Besides, it is hard to believe that a politician could successfully get the attention of four billion people for longer than a couple of minutes.