Archive of articles - March 2008
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Tender for fourth mobile operator
Slovakia’s telecommunications market regulator launched a tender for a fourth mobile communications operator on March 31, the SITA newswire wrote.
Slovakia condemns Hungarian Guard inauguration
The Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the fact that 600 new members of the Hungarian Guard were allowed to take an oath at the Heroes Square in Budapest on March 29.
Hungarian president tries to smooth over Mlynky controversy
On March 31, Hungarian President László Solyom travelled to the Hungarian village of Mlynky (Pilissentkereszt), where 55 percent of the population is Slovak, to try to smooth over a feud between the local government and two organisations from the House of Slovak Culture.
State to sue power company for dam contract
On March 31, the Hodspodárske Noviny economic daily wrote that the conflict between the state and the Italian power company Enel is heating up.
Slovak musicians to perform in Austria
THE SLOVAK Philharmonic orchestra and choir will present Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata as the main show of the 11th St. Margarethen Opera Festival in Burgenland from July 9 to August 24, the SITA newswire wrote.
Priests recruited for euro campaign
DON'T be surprised if part of the sermon at an upcoming Sunday mass touches on Slovakia's switch to the euro.
One man tries to serve another's prison term
BRATISLAVA police are investigating a curious case of suspected false identity. They believe that in March a 31-year old man began serving a prison sentence which had actually been handed down to someone else, according to the SITA newswire. However, the stand-in was discovered, and now faces charges himself.
Best years of factoring are yet to come
SLOVAKIA's market for factoring services, which expanded by 62 percent in 2004 and 25 percent in 2005, rose by only 2.5 percent last year.
A reliable partner is not always enough
PAYMENT discipline may be getting worse, but since experience of the market economy in Slovakia is still comparatively brief many businesses here don't know how to protect themselves against poor payment behaviour by their business partners.
Website to list politicians' property and contacts
SOON people need no longer just guess about politicians' business and personal relationships, and whether they lay behind their decisions. Instead, they will be able to check their contacts and property on a website, www.politikaopen.sk, the SITA newswire reported.
The blank front page talks
A BLANK newspaper page is always a serious sign. It represents the silence which emerges after arguments are not heard and discussion has been quelled by the arrogance of power.
Slovakia lags in e-government
POLITICIANS haven't realised yet that cutting down the waiting time at government offices would be popular with voters.
Changes at the top of U.S. Steel Košice
ONE of the biggest companies in Slovakia has a new president.
Documentary heads to Karlovy Vary festival
SLEPÉ LÁSKY (Blind Loves), a documentary by Juraj Lehotský, has been entered into the 43rd International Karlovy Vary film festival in the Czech Republic, the SITA newswire wrote.
EIB extends line of credit to UniCredit Bank
UNICREDIT Bank Slovakia signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) in late February for a line of credit amounting to Ř50 million.
Government promises EU cash for marginalised Roma
SLOVAKIA will be able to obtain at least Sk6.5 billion in EU funds over the next few years to help the poorest Roma, Deputy Prime Minister Dušan Čaplovič announced on March 26, after a regular cabinet meeting. At the session ministers adopted a concept for Roma community development, the ČTK newswire wrote. However, according to earlier studies, Sk11 billion is needed just to build apartments for Roma currently living in ramshackle settlements. More money is required for better education.
Fourteen babies rescued by
DURING four years of operation so-called "saving nests" have rescued a total of 14 Slovak babies, Anna Ghannamová, the president of A Chance for the Unwanted non-governmental organisation told the SITA newswire.
Slovakia marks Candlelit Demonstration anniversary
THOUSANDS of people gathered in Bratislava on March 25 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Candlelit Demonstration, which is considered the beginning of the end of the communist regime in the country. About 2,000 people met in front of the small church in Hviezdoslavovo Square in Bratislava, where one of the largest protest rallies against communism and for religious freedom and human rights took place on March 25, 1988, the Hospodárske Noviny daily wrote.
Martin - cemetery
THIS POSTCARD from the 1930s depicts one of the best-known cemeteries in Slovakia - the National Cemetery in Martin. It is the final resting place of many Slovak politicians, activists and artists.
Countrywide Events
Western SLOVAKIA
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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