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Politicians keep the clamp on press

Compiled by Spectator staff

BJD delivered quality and diverse music

THE 31ST ANNUAL Bratislava Jazz Days (BJD) experienced its biggest triumph with the Hiromi trio. Other performances were not less of a joyful experience, but their understanding of jazz often discomforted the traditional jazz oriented audience.

Higher yield with less risk

THE SLOVAK investment market is anxiously awaiting the arrival of real estate mutual funds. If a proposal by the Finance Ministry is approved, Slovaks will be able to buy bits and pieces of property through mutual funds starting in February 2006.

Marta Ďurianová

Wallace and Gromit survive this Curse

AS TRADITIONAL animation - that is, animation not totally made with computers - becomes increasingly rare, an artist like Nick Park is a godsend. This isn't to say that computer generated animation is inferior to its older counterparts; Pixar, in particular, with Monsters, Inc and The Incredibles, has made impressive, durable works of art.

Jonathan Knapp

Czechs to try for UNSC in 2008

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IT security weak in Slovakia

COMPANIES and employees alike attach great importance to IT security. However, recent market research shows that many firms, including state administration authorities, underestimate the importance of proper IT planning. The result is inadequate crisis management plans and unnecessary and costly IT security risks.

Magdaléna Macleod

Culture shorts

The return of the prodigal sons

IT SEEMS as though political parties have never been less popular in Slovakia with fewer people trusting the motives of politicians than today. People tend to believe that personal gain and a thirst for power are the only forces driving people to enter public life.