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EC prescribes stricter fiscal discipline
THE MESSAGE from the European Commission to Slovakia, which hopes to adopt the euro on January 1, 2009, was straightforward: contain possible inflationary pressures and adopt a tighter fiscal stance. Slovakia's response: pressures are under control, fiscal consolidation is sufficient.
Quote of the Week
"The gentlemen thought it would be a feast with champagne."
Enough nonsense about SPP
Culture Minister Marek Maďarič was right when he said last weekend that "the privatisation of SPP is a scandal that cannot be forgotten". But he failed to mention that the credit belongs to the Fico government and its tireless propagandists.
Mečiar's HZDS shrinks
TIBOR Mikuš, Trnava regional governor and an MP for Vladimír Mečiar's Movement for a Democratic Slovakia (HZDS), confirmed on January 25 he had left the party, which is a junior member of the three-party governing coalition. He said he disagreed with the policies of Mečiar's leadership, the ČTK newswire wrote.
Slovakia benefits from EU membership
AS MUCH as 70 percent of Slovaks think that Slovakia benefits from its membership in the European Union. This is 12 percentage points above the EU average. These findings stem from Eurobarometer, the survey of public opinion in 27 EU member states, three candidate countries, and the Turkish Cypriot Community in the area not controlled by the government of the Republic of Cyprus conducted between September and November 2007.
Obesity Legislation Misguided
Slovakia is not yet in an obesity epidemic but current trends are all pointing in that direction for the future, wrote Marta Durianová in her piece Health experts call for anti-obesity plan, published on January 21.
Fifth Annual Blueberry Awards given out
THIS YEAR'S Bratislava Čučoriedka (Blueberry) Awards, an annual prize given out to those deemed to have enriched Bratislava life the most, went to ethnologist Soňa Kovačevičová and doctor Barbara Ukropcová.
Slovak films fail to attract audiences
LAST year, Czech films earned 200 times more domestically than Slovak films in Slovakia, the Sme daily wrote. Slovak films accounted for only one percent of the audience as well as sales. Out of 2.7 million spectators who went to cinemas in Slovakia last year, only a few more than 28,000 saw one of the five Slovak films which premiered last year. They paid Sk2.8 million.
Baštová Street, Bratislava
BAŠTOVÁ Street is one of the streets in Bratislava that has partially preserved its medieval character to this day. It was built along the town's fortification wall, which affected the shape of the narrow street.
Lower taxes, simpler laws
HEAVY payroll taxes, complicated laws, bureaucratic burdens and challenges for launching new businesses: this is how the Economy Ministry has diagnosed the ills of the Slovak business environment.
The invisible investors
THERE IS not a lot of Canadian direct investment in Slovakia, and it is usually not even seen as Canadian.
Hostages or hostage takers?
SLOVAKIA now has its local hostage drama, which potentially could have an international impact or at least that is what some Slovak politicians are saying. The public is now exposed to a blame game about who is the hostage and who is the hostage taker.
Euro window
SLOVAKS will not need to wait for Slovak euro coins until January 1, 2009, when Slovakia is scheduled to adopt the single European currency. They will have a chance to touch the coins in December 2008 if they buy a starter pack, the Pravda daily wrote.
Countrywide Events
Western SLOVAKIA
International critics slam "dictatorial" press bill
THE FATE of the coalition's controversial draft press law remains in doubt after the parliamentary opposition vowed to block approval of an international treaty until its objections to the bill are taken into account.
Marko Igonda in Berlin as Shooting Star
SLOVAKIA has another Shooting Star in Berlin. Following in the footsteps of Tatiana Pauhofová, who attended the Shooting Stars project at the Berlin International Film Festival last year, Marko Igonda is travelling to Berlin this year. The eleventh year of the project, which presents young, up-and-coming European actors to festival-goers, will take place from February 9 to 12 as part of the 58th year of the prestigious festival.
Slovaks honoured for saving Jews
NINE more Slovaks have been recognised posthumously for their role in saving dozens of Jews during the Holocaust.
Appendix debut album is pure innovation
Appendix - Appendix I.
SPP wins lawsuit over bill of exchange
THE GAS company Slovenský Plynárenský Priemysel (SPP) has won litigation in which it disputed the validity of a Sk400-million bill of exchange presented by the Orava-based company Draft-ova, the SITA newswire wrote on January 29.
Windstorm whips across Slovakia
THOUSANDS of uprooted trees, torn-down roofs, electrical wires, and demolished roads resulted from strong winds that hit Slovakia during the last weekend of January.
- Bratislava unveils its first 3D-printed bus stop Photo
- Slovakia’s secret weapon is living abroad
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Slovak physicist: I do not employ doctoral students; I make them go abroad. I expect them to push us forward
- Poland edges toward green light on long-delayed Kraków–Košice rail revival
- Why a British teacher chose Slovakia as home Audio
- A divided Slovakia still deserves hope, president says in national address
- Irish metal band to make long-awaited debut in Bratislava Video
- Slovakia’s secret weapon is living abroad
- Bratislava unveils its first 3D-printed bus stop Photo
- Irish metal band to make long-awaited debut in Bratislava Video
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- News digest: Fico tells Berlin Slovakia will not take lessons on Russia
- Why a British teacher chose Slovakia as home Audio
- Poland edges toward green light on long-delayed Kraków–Košice rail revival
- Slovakia passes NGO law, civil society fears a chilling new era
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Bratislava unveils its first 3D-printed bus stop Photo
- Slovakia’s secret weapon is living abroad
- Irish metal band to make long-awaited debut in Bratislava Video
- Why a British teacher chose Slovakia as home Audio
- News digest: Brussels committee launches scrutiny of EU funds in Slovakia
- Zdeno Chára inducted into world hockey hall of fame Video
- News digest: Fico tells Berlin Slovakia will not take lessons on Russia
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Bratislava unveils its first 3D-printed bus stop Photo
- Slovakia’s secret weapon is living abroad
- Irish metal band to make long-awaited debut in Bratislava Video
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Why a British teacher chose Slovakia as home Audio
- One year on: Slovakia still unable to deport alleged terror suspect
- A divided Slovakia still deserves hope, president says in national address
- Where can vegetarians and gluten-free diners eat out in Bratislava?
- Slovak physicist: I do not employ doctoral students; I make them go abroad. I expect them to push us forward
- Fico turns to X to shape his global image
- Iron Age hillfort found in remote Slovak woodland Photo
- News digest: Fico tells Berlin Slovakia will not take lessons on Russia
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