Archive of articles - December 2005, page 10

Midnight move pegs crown to euro, ushers in ERM II

ON MIDNIGHT November 25, Slovakia tied the crown to the euro and consequently entered the Exchange Rate Mechanism II (ERM II). The surprise move, taking place seven months earlier than originally planned, brought Slovakia another step closer to euro adoption.

Reader feedback: More interesting candidates needed

Ski focus: Snowland in Valča

TO FIND the land of snow in Slovakia go north. Fourteen kilometres from Martin in the direction of Banská Bystrica, on the hills of the Malá Fatra that slope down to Valčianska dolina (valley), lies the ski centre Snowland.

New SARIO chief appointed

Tax authority publishes list of debtors

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Slovak population decreasing

Invasion victims to get compensation

New rules for financial reports

Antitrust office launches proceedings

EVENTS COUNTRYWIDE

US Steel invests $605 million

Who is winning and losing in regional elections?

MOTHER nature is the enemy of regional elections. At least, that is the conclusion drawn by many official party representatives after election day on November 26.

Tatras: an opporunity for cooperation

ZAKOPANE is one of the best-known tourist locations in Poland. It lies on the Polish side of the Tatras.In winter numerous ski slopes and perfect weather conditions make this area ideal for experienced and beginner skiers. In summer, rock climbers come to take on the difficult routes in the High Tatras, as well the easier ones in the picturesque hills surrounding the city.

Reader feedback: Pity the lack of investment

Slovakia can play pivotal role in global auto industry

WHILE events of immediate national importance take centre stage, such as the crown's recent pegging to the euro, and the dismal voter turnout in the higher territorial unit elections, little notice has been paid lately to Slovakia's automotive industry. Nevertheless, the sector motors on as the country's most important source of foreign direct investment.

2004 infrastructure investments up

Reader feedback: Bio-ethanol the answer

Teenage angst has paid off well

IT'S obvious by now that the Harry Potter movies are a cultural force just as potent as the literary series that they're based on. With the unprecedented success of JK Rowling's books, these films have a substantial built-in audience. Many of the movies' fans, of course, have never read one of Rowling's words.