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Kubiš: OSCE comments on Press Act should be respected
Slovakia's Foreign Affairs Minister Ján Kubiš on March 12 said he hoped that in their amending proposals on the Press Act in second reading, Slovak MPs would also take into account the comments from international organisations.
SDKÚ: Government has mishandled EU funds
Leading opposition SDKÚ-DS party MP Stanislav Janiš on March 12 blasted the Government's handling of European Union funds earmarked for Slovakia in the 2007-13 period.
Government to earmark Sk700,000 for storm-damaged areas
The Government agreed on March 12 to an Interior Ministry proposal to allocate close to Sk700,000 (€21,700) to municipalities that were hit by severe gales and snowstorms last year, the TASR wrote.
Construction Ministry has no knowledge of disputes about Eurofunds
The Construction and Regional Development Ministry, the central coordinating body for Eurofunds in Slovakia, on March 12 said it didn't know about competence disputes between the Smer-SD and SNS parties concerning the management of the Eurofunds. Involved is the Sk400 billion (€12.158 billion) that the EU approved for Slovakia for the seven-year (2007-13) period.
Alfa Wind suspends wind farm project because of migrating birds
A company that plans to build a wind farm near the village of Dunajská Lužná, just ten kilometers from Bratislava, has announced it is temporarily suspending all development in the area. The project manager of Alfa Wind, s.r.o., Matej Hlôška, said the company intends to wait for a new Environmental Impact Assessment and wind measurement readings. One of the reasons for the suspension is the increased presence of migrating birds in the area of the planned wind park.
KDH breakaways establish new conservative party
Four prominent former members of the opposition Christian-Democratic Movement (KDH), are setting up a new political party, according to the SITA newswire. It will be known as the Conservative Democrats of Slovakia (KDS). MPs Vladimír Palko, Pavol Minárik, František Mikloško and Rudolf Bauer left the KDH at the end of February, saying it was no longer possible to renew the party and that it would be pointless to remain members.
Employers troubled by climate-energy package
The National Association of Employers (RUZ) in Slovakia is convinced that by adopting unilateral measures to prevent climate change the European Union might threaten business and put jobs at risk, the SITA newswire wrote. The General Secretary of the RUZ, Martin Hošták, said that pressing for such measures could lead companies to relocate factories to countries that have imposed no limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. "The RUZ is in favour of pursuing better environmental performance and energy efficiency, but without any loss of competitiveness," said Hošták, adding that employers who are members of the RUZ are appealing to the government of the Slovak Republic not to "sacrifice" jobs in Slovakia at the spring meeting of the European Council by automatically accepting the so-called climate-energy package.
SIS ordered to pay damages for Lexa-era crime
On March 12, the Pravda daily reported that after thirteen years, the Slovak intelligence service - the SIS – has been ordered to pay damages to Robert Krajòák, a businessman from Bratislava. The SIS had used unlawful surveillance at the time Ivan Lexa was its director after Krajòák launched a media campaign in 1995 to hold a referendum in which people would be asked whether Vladimír Meèiar should be dismissed as prime minister. The Bratislava Regional Court concluded the case yesterday, awarding damages to Krajòák. The judge said the court dealt with the case in camera because a secret file formed part of the evidence. SITA
Fico considering decreasing money for euro-campaign
Fico considering decreasing money for euro-campaign
Bratislava Airport not officially informed of EC's investigation
The Reuters agency reported on March 11 that the European Commission (EC) has opened an official investigation into accusations that Bratislava Airport has been giving preferential treatment to Ryanair, which pays lower airport charges for existing as well new flights.
Prokopovič: Government idle on development of Bratislava Airport
Despite the fact that almost two months have passed since the Government decided to bolster the development of Bratislava airport, the facility continues to "sleep in silence", Opposition SDKÚ-DS party vice-chairman and former transport minister Pavol Prokopovič said on March 11.
International furniture fair in Nitra showcases 450 exhibitors
As many as 450 exhibitors are displaying their goods at the 18th International Furniture and Housing Accessories Fair that opened at Nitra's Agrokomplex on March 11.
Early Melons Festival showcases over 150 films from 13 countries
Over 150 films by 114 directors from 13 countries were presented between March 5-8 at the first annual Early Melons international student film festival in Bratislava, festival representative Eva Michalková informed the TASR newswire.
World Bank may reclassify Slovakia
The World Bank may reclassify Slovakia from an aid recipient into a donor country by the end of this year, the SITA newswire wrote.
SkyEurope to cancel Bratislava-Prague route
Low-cost airline SkyEurope Airlines is to cancel its Bratislava-Prague route, with the last flight due to take place on March 26, 2008, the company's spokesman Tomáš Kika told the TASR newswire on March 10.
US Embassy: We’re not aware of CIA aircraft
The U.S. Embassy in Slovakia is not aware of any aircraft operated by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) at Bratislava’s airport, embassy spokesman Keith Hughes told the TASR newswire on March 10.
Bratislava Airport: No CIA flights
M.R. Štefánik Bratislava Airport has announced that the "suspicious landings" of a Boeing 767 that were reported by TV Joj are nothing but standard flights.
Deputy PM Čaplovič to visit France and Great Britain
Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Dušan Čaplovič is to pay a working visit to France, where he will deliver a speech in the Council of Europe at a conference to mark the tenth anniversary of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages.
Fico puts off official visit to London due to bad weather
On March 10, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico had to cancel a working visit to London due to unfavourable weather on the British Isles, the SITA newswire wrote.
Ombudsman opens branch in Košice
Slovakia's ombudsman, Pavel Kandráč, has agreed with Košice Mayor František Knapík to establish a regional branch of his office in Košice, the SITA newswire wrote.
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