Archive of articles - September 2007, page 14

State budget preliminarily Sk400 million in the black

V4 countries plus Slovenia discuss EU issues

Four dead, 34 injured in Hriňová crash

Ousted MP invited to constitution celebration

SMK leader says party will reopen Beneš Decrees

Slovak Constitution has stood the test of time, president says

Construction of private motorways starting this spring

Ministry favours new building for state media

Jakubisko film puts Báthory legend in a different light

HISTORY'S judgment of Elizabeth Báthory appeared unanimous - until now.According to legend, as well as several bestsellers, the 16th century Hungarian noblewoman who ruled over a vast kingdom from her castle above the village of Čachtice in present-day Slovakia became so obsessed with attaining eternal youth, she slaughtered more than 600 young girls to bathe in their blood.But in Bathory, the new film that has its world premiere in Slovakia on September 27, Slovak director Juraj Jakubisko looks behind the myths and suggests the "Bloody Countess" was actually a victim of a smear campaign rooted in political and ethnic strife.

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'Proposal wouldn't change a thing'

As a gynaecologist, Miloslav Ostrihoň applied the objection of conscience law. He now heads a hospital in Dolný Kubín, and he leaves the decision of whether or not to perform abortions to the doctors.He says that once a woman decides to undergo an abortion, she will find a hospital for the procedure.

Reconciliation trumps agendas

"THE TRADITION of one strong party built on the principle of ethnicity is historically corrupt," has been the pet slogan of the opponents of the Hungarian Coalition Party (SMK). They have argued that the party systematically and diligently works to separate the Hungarian minority from Slovakia's political body. Some political analysts argue that only a sub-standard political arena could allow liberals, conservatives and Christian democrats to function within a party glued together by ethnicity.

Labour Code changes hurt business index

Most Slovaks have rosy view of EU's future

A day in the life of a shepherd

UP THE Jánska Valley in Liptov, shepherd Július Šuňavec walks behind a herd of 500 sheep. By his side, a small dog wags her tail.On his command, the dog steers the sheep that wander away from the herd. Around him, the fresh Liptov meadows smell sweet and the high spruce woods rustle. It's enough to make someone say, 'Wow, how romantic!'

Austrians still interested in airport partnership

Západné Tatry (Western Tatras)

THERE used to be many more meadows on Slovak mountains than there are now. In the late 19th century, the numerous pastures near the village of Pribylina, which lies below the Západné Tatry, provided a livelihood to farmers and a place for shepherds to bring their flocks to graze.

The winner is fun

THIS YEAR'S Kremnica Gags festival proved that humour is truly international.It was the first time the 27-year-old festival had a Central-European dimension, festival organiser Pavol Kelley told The Slovak Spectator. International comedians were added to the competition of professional and amateur performers.

Ministry to repeal objections of conscience

A HEALTH Ministry proposal could take away the right of doctors and other health workers to opt out of providing abortions, artificial insemination and other procedures that go against their religious beliefs.The change would repeal the provision on objections of conscience from the Health Act.Ministry spokesperson Silvia Balázsiková said the ministry is still evaluating comments on the proposal, and the plan is not final.