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Government approves public finances deficit cut by 2.2 percent of GDP
The government at its session on August 27 approved the revision of the public finance deficit estimated for 2008 to 2.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) from an original estimate of 2.3 percent.
Harabin: Parliamentary debate will reveal Lipšic’s true nature
Justice Minister Štefan Harabin (HZDS) has said on August 27 that the debate over the no-confidence motion initiated against him by his predecessor, Daniel Lipšic (KDH), will reveal the most about Lipšic’s true nature.
Slovak crown depreciated 0.26 pct. against euro in July
This July the exchange rate between the Slovak crown and the euro weakened by 0.26 percent from 30.312 SKK/EUR to 30.390 SKK/EUR.
Dočolomanský, famed actor, loses bout with cancer
Michal Dočolomanský, an actor known for his roles in the films Adéla ještě nevečeřela (Adela Hasn’t Had Dinner Yet) and Tajemství hradu v Karpatech (The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians), and as folk legend Jánošík in the musical Na skle maľované (Painted on Glass), has died after an eight-month bout with lung cancer. He was 66.
Annual grain harvest expected to be 35 pct higher than last year
This year's grain harvest (wheat, rye, oats, barley, and triticale) will be 35.1 percent higher than last year, according to an August 15 estimate from the Statistics Office.
Housing real estate prices up 31.2 pct. on average in Q2
In the second quarter of this year, housing real estate prices dropped moderately, according to the Slovak National Bank and National Association of Real Estate Agencies.
SPP baffled by regulatory authority's decision
Slovakia's natural gas distributor, SPP, is baffled by a decision from the Office for the Regulation of Network Industries (ÚRSO) on August 26 that rejected its request for an 15.9-percent increase in household gas prices as of Oct. 1.
Poll: Television and press are dominant sources of information on Euro
For many Slovaks (around 50 percent), the dominant sources of information on the euro are television and the daily press, according to a survey published by the Statistics Office on August 26.
No-confidence vote on Justice Minister scheduled for next week
Parliament is expected to vote on a no-confidence motion against Justice Minister Štefan Harabin next week, KDH vice-chairman Daniel Lipšic told the TASR newswire on August 26.
Slovakia opposes sovereignty for Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Slovakia opposes Russia’s recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as sovereign provinces, Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Ján Škoda told the TASR newswire on August 26.
Questions raised over social businesses
The Sk800 million which the Labour Ministry has allocated to so-called social businesses may end up profiting private individuals who employ people who would not have a problem finding work elsewhere, according to a report in the Sme daily on August 26.
Central Bank keeps key interest rates on hold in August
In line with analysts' expectations, the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS) again left key interest rates in Slovakia unchanged in August.
European Commission reminds government about transparency requirement
The European Commission has said that Prime Minister Robert Fico needs to be mindful of the need for transparency when handling EU funds.
Developers plan more projects for Prešov
Several developers have presented large projects for the town of Prešov in eastern Slovakia.
SE announces tender for completion of Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant
Slovakia's electricity utility Slovenské Elektrárne (SE) has announced a tender for the completion of two blocks of the Mochovce nuclear power plant, SE announced on August 25 in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Palko: Police must act in line with rules in order to avoid tragedy
Vladimír Palko of the Christian Democrats of Slovakia (KDS) said on August 25 that he would propose at the next parliamentary session to amend legislation in order to prevent a repeat of a recent incident in which an undercover officer and an informant were killed.
Thirty planes and helicopters to fly at Slovak Air Fest
The largest Slovak air show for the past four years will take place at Očová airport (Banská Bystrica region) on August 30-31, its manager, Hubert Stoksa, told the TASR newswire on August 25.
EU Commission: No comment on possible expropriation of energy firms
The European Commission said on August 25 that it was not ready to comment on declarations from the Slovak government concerning the possible expropriation of the country's energy monopolies as a way of keeping down energy prices. "We can only emphasise that under single-market investment rules, there can be no discrimination between private and state-owned businesses,” EC spokesperson Amerlia Torres said. “This is a general rule and all that I can comment on right now." TASR
Exclusive Living in Bratislava’s Castle Hill Residence
The construction of exclusive residences in the most desirable location in Bratislava, on the hill above Bratislava Castle and Parliament, is nearing completion. Seven luxury apartments in two separate villa-houses will be ready for residents to move in September 2008.
Petrol prices to fall as of August 26, diesel prices unchanged
Petrol prices in Slovakia will shrink by 30 hellers (€0.01) per litre as of August 26, while diesel price will not change, according to the Natankuj.sk website.
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