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Quote of the Week:
“Slovakia is not a banana republic where anyone can come to reap what they please and then act insulted when they do not get it.”
Lack of labour pushes wages up
WAGES in Slovakia are rising, it is becoming more and more difficult to find qualified labour, and many graduates lack practical knowledge: these are the findings of a recent study by the German-Slovak Chamber of Commerce.
Hepatitis A epidemic strikes eastern Slovakia
SEVERAL hundred children from the community of Lomnička and surrounding areas in eastern Slovakia are now recovering after being hit by a hepatitis virus type A (VHA) epidemic in mid-October.
EU Commissioner Orban praises foreign-language teaching in Slovakia
EU Commissioner for Multilingualism Leonardo Orban said that foreign-language teaching in Slovakia is at a good level, Education Minister Ján Mikolaj told the TASR newswire after their meeting on October 23.
Queen Elizabeth: Slovakia has asserted its place in common European home
"Prince Philip and I are very pleased to be joining you here in recognition of what I hope will be an ever-deepening friendship for many years to come," Queen Elizabeth II said at the banquet in Bratislava held by President Ivan Gašparovič and First Lady Silvia Gašparovičová on October 23.
Mikloš: Cancelling STV and SRo fees would support independence
The cancellation of monthly broadcasting fees that people have to pay to watch state-owned Slovak Television (STV) and listen to Slovak Radio (SRo) would support the independence of these public institutions, SDKÚ-DS vice-chair Ivan Mikloš said at a press conference in Bratislava on October 23.
Queen Elizabeth II's visit jam-packed with events
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Slovakia at 11:35 on October 23 for her first ever visit to the country.
Slovakia rejects Hungarian foreign minister’s statements
Slovakia's Foreign Affairs´ Ministry has categorically rejected the latest statements by Hungarian Foreign Affairs Minister Kinga Göncz stating that hatred for foreign nationals is the rule in Slovakia, and that the Slovak government is responsible.
Hundreds greet British royal couple in Bratislava
Slovak President Ivan Gašparovič and his wife Silvia welcomed Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and her husband Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in Bratislava as they arrived for a two-day official visit to Slovakia on October 23.
Minister Raši presents plan to settle health sector debt
Health Minister Richard Raši has presented a plan to settle hospitals' debts.
ÚPN to open photo exhibition on events of 1968 in Veľký Krtíš
The Nation's Memory Institute (UPN) is to open an exhibition of approximately 40 photographs focusing on the dramatic events of 1968 in the House of Culture in Veľký Krtíš (Banský Bystrica region) on October 23, Zuzana Langauerová, director of the House of Culture, told the TASR newswire on October 22.
Slovakpass submits another objection to road-toll tender
The Slovakpass consortium has submitted another objection to the National Highway Company’s (NDS) decision on the country's electronic road-toll system tender, Peter Newole, the consortium’s representative, told the TASR newswire on October 22.
Conflict of Interests Committee looking into Slota's helicopter trip
The parliamentary Conflict of Interests Committee has begun looking into a complaint concerning coalition Slovak National Party (SNS) leader Ján Slota that was submitted by Transparency International Slovakia (TIS) on October 13, committee chairman Gábor Gál told the TASR newswire on October 22.
Government suspends discussion on Prosecution Act Amendment
The government on October 22 decided to suspend its discussion of an amendment to the Prosecution Act, Justice Ministry State Secretary Daniel Hudák stated.
Parliament passes changes to European Parliament Election Act
On October 22, MPs passed to its second reading an amendment to the European Parliament Election Act that reduces the number of Slovak MEPs from the current 14 to 13 between 2009-14.
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, October 26
As elsewhere in Europe, Daylight Saving Time ends in Slovakia on Sunday, October 26, when clocks will be set back one hour from 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. CET.
Coalition moves forward draft bill on second pension pillar
Parliament gave its initial approval to the draft bill reopening the second, or capitalisation, pension pillar on October 22. The bill will now move to its second reading.
Fico: Poor knowledge of Slovak, not textbooks, is the problem
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has again categorically rejected any revision of new textbooks for Slovakia's ethnic-Hungarian pupils.
Finance Minister admits possible correction of 2009 budget deficit
The cabinet does not rule out a possible correction in the budget deficit, if necessary.
Harabin to submit new draft of law on proving the origin of property
Prime Minister Robert Fico has asked Justice Minister Štefan Harabin to submit a proposal for a new law on proving the origin of public officials’ property by November 15, the government’s press department announced on October 21.
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