Archive of articles - September 2006, page 2

Charges dropped against Lexa in Remiáš murder case

One third of public procurement unsupervised

Slovakia out of Davis Cup World Group after two years in premier league

US automotive supplier coming to Bytča

Popular at home, unloved abroad

ALTHOUGH Slovakia's new socialist-led government has proven controversial abroad because of the presence of the far right in the coalition, Slovak citizens are optimistic about the cabinet's policies and are happier than ever with their own situations.

Economy minister reveals tactics for energy price cuts

HIS EFFORTS to secure a reduction in energy prices in Slovakia by taking "tough measures" have both pleased the public and concerned investors. Finally, however, Economy Minister Ľubomír Jahnátek seems to have found a tool to achieve his price cuts without running roughshod over privatization contracts or selectively taxing energy companies.

Government clears house at state offices

PRESS digest: HOSPODÁRSKE NOVINY DAILY

Fasting for forgiveness from Allah

MUSLIMS in Slovakia and around the world began searching the sky last weekend for the new crescent moon - the beacon of light that signals the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

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Sony to invest Sk2.8 billion in Nitra

THE SONY electronics firm is to build a Sk2.8 billion factory for making TV sets in Nitra, about 40 kilometres from its plant in Trnava in western Slovakia, which the company plans to close at the same time.The new factory will employ about 3,000 people, many of whom will be recruited from the 1,500 who currently work for Sony in Trnava.

Municipal elections no longer ho-hum in decentralized Slovakia

SLOVAKS will cast ballots once again before Christmas this year in municipal elections. While the vote will decide the composition of local governments for the next four years, political analysts suspect that turnout will be low, as many people still have no idea that their town and village councils now wield massive economic clout.

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SNS: "Extremism" in Hungary a danger

AS RIGHT-WING protesters battled police in the streets of Budapest for the third night in a row, in Bratislava the ruling far-right Slovak National Party (SNS) warmed its hands over the flames, warning on September 21 of the spread of "extremism and chauvinism" in Hungary to its regional neighbours and the rest of Europe.

EVENTS COUNTRYWIDE

An end to bad advertising

British Ambassador Judith MacGregor believes that the greatest barrier Slovakia faces in attracting more foreign visitors is a lack of marketing. If the world knew more about Slovakia's natural surroundings, history and pleasant citizens, she told a tourism industry conference in Poprad on September 18, it would beat a path to the country's doorstep.

Extremist Toroczkai detained by police

PRESS digest: SME DAILY