Archive of articles - September 2005, page 10

Government to promote tourism in Slovakia

Unions: Stabilize schools

JÁN Gašperan is the head of a trade union [OZ PŠaV] that represents employees in schools and the science fields. Gašperan spoke to The Slovak Spectator on September 6 on the occasion of the new school year.

Parliament returns from summer recess

Masters of their craft

NOWADAYS we are used to machines doing all the work for us, but we are still amazed to watch skillful hands at work.

Celebrating Bratislava's 300-year heyday

THE DENIZENS of Bratislava travelled back to the fall of 1572 last week to witness the crowning of Hungarian Prince Rudolf II. On September 3, the atmosphere in Saint Martin's Cathedral buzzed with anticipation. Soon the heavy doors creaked open and a solemn procession made its way down the church aisles.

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Ministries conduct private audits to fight bureaucracy

SIX Slovak ministries will tighten their belts thanks to private audits of the ministries of labour, transportation, defence, interior, regional development and economy.

New bill addresses corporate liability

Who replaces Rusko?

ON SHORT notice, President Ivan Gašparovič cancelled an informal meeting with PM Mikuláš Dzurinda to discuss the proposed nomination of Jirko Malchárek for economy minister.

Police encouraged to serve longer

Alpha versus beta

FIRST she made fun of it, but then found out that it works. After a one-week "alpha" method course, Alojzia Pániková, a Bratislava business manager, was able to conduct a basic conversation in French.

Airport privatization lifts off

SLOVAKIA's major airports will shortly land in private hands. Eight bidders have shown interest in buying a majority share in Bratislava's M R Štefánik Airport and Letisko Košice.

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Slovakia, Russia deadlocked

A HARD-FOUGHT 1-1 draw with Latvia left the Slovak national football team even on points with Russia going into the final two games of the World Cup qualifying round.

Esperanto makes a comeback

A BOOK entitled We are not hopeless changed Peter Baláž's life.Written in Esperanto by Marian Repka, the book gave Peter his first taste of the constructed, international language. Sixteen years later, he is the chairman of SKEJ, an Esperanto-focussed non-government organization.

Slovakia still negotiating with Hankook

Fronc: Expect school changes

THE FIRST day of the 2005-2006 school year started September 5. The growing trend is fewer students, fewer schools and not enough money.

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