Archive of articles - June 2006, page 11

Ex-president wants Mečiar-era privatizations overturned

Inspectors found 1,693 illegal workers in 2005

Mikloš warns of potential Smer-SNS-HZDS government

Airport decision postponed

State to finance Sk3 billion football stadium

Public vs private debate far from over

IN anticipation of the upcoming general elections, Health Minister Rudolf Zajac recently looked back on his four years in office.One of his main points arguments in launching his reform was that turning hospitals into enterprises that run on business principles would ensure that the healthcare system used money more efficiently.

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Bratislava sounds modern

BRATISLAVA will become the centre of modern music for two days. Everything from intelligent pop to electronic experiments will sound up the right bank of the river Danube during the annual Wilsonic festival, which has moved its concerts with the atmosphere of clubs and dance parties to a new setting.

NBS rate hike flags concern with inflation

THE CENTRAL bank continued its crusade to contain inflation by raising key interest rates by 50 basis points in a move that had been widely expected.As of June 1, the interest rate on two-week repo tenders was pegged at 4.0 percent, overnight refinancing operations at 5.0 percent, and overnight sterilisation operations at 3.0 percent.

Gasparovič stalling over NBS appointment

President still ponders signing EU constitution

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Tender opens for third operator

WHILE THE REST of the economy seemed to be in a pre-election slumber, the telecom sector charged ahead in late May, not only introducing number portability, but also calling a tender for a third operator to join the two incumbents on the mobile market.

Music stars added to the Bratislava sky

BEFORE the summer open-air concert season begins, a series of megastar performers are going to rock things up in June.

Bishops make political recommendations

Official election campaign starts

Investors see profits in medical sector

HEALTH care is one of the most troubled sectors in Slovakia. On one hand, hospitals and medical employees are pointing out undignified conditions of work and the urgent need for money in the health care sector; on the other, patients criticise weaker healthcare services.