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Mention of Beneš Decrees in Treaty must include Slovakia
Slovakia must insist on the Treaty of Lisbon including Slovakia as well as the Czech Republic in connection with a possible exemption in terms of the provisions of the 1945 Beneš Decrees, said the Slovak Foreign Affairs Ministry on October 18, the TASR newswire wrote.
PM Fico says Slovakia may want exemption from Lisbon Treaty too
Prime Minister Robert Fico, speaking on the state-owned Czech television (ČT) on October 18, said that Slovakia may also ask for the same exemption or opt-out in the Treaty of Lisbon, more precisely in the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights – in line with what is being called for by Czech President Václav Klaus vis-a-vis the Beneš Decrees, the TASR newswire reported.
Csáky remains head of SMK party as convention delegates express support
Ethnic-Hungarian SMK party leader Pál Csáky will continue to lead the party as delegates of its convention in Rimavská Sobota expressed confidence in him in a secret vote on Saturday, October 17, SMK's parliamentary caucus chairman Gyula Bárdos announced on the same day to the TASR newswire wrote.
Hungary’s Fidesz party chairman causes stir on Slovak political scene
The ethnic-Hungarian SMK is a party that merely serves to express views of the chairman of Hungary's Fidesz - Hungarian Civic Union party of Viktor Orbán – in Slovakia, said MP Dušan Jarjabek of the Smer party on October 17, the TASR newswire wrote.
Institutions and organisations in the telecommunications sector in Slovakia
The Ministry of Transport, Postal Services and Telecommunications
Jazz Days line-up is full of stars
WHEN Slovakia was still in the iron grip of communism, musicians from all around the globe, including the most “rotten” capitalist countries such as the USA, were already coming to take part in Bratislava Jazz Days (BJD). And while dramatic changes have taken place on the political stage, the festival seems to have hardly changed: after a third of a century, it still offers the best of the world’s jazz.
New mobile regulations come into effect
COMPETITION in the Slovak mobile telephone market remains vigorous. Two mobile operators, Orange Slovensko and T-Mobile Slovensko, continue to dominate the market and the smallest and newest operator, Telefónica O2 Slovakia is endeavouring to slice as big as possible piece from the overall cake by advocating more regulation in certain areas.
Slovakia among the leaders in mobile
MILAN Vašina is a strong believer in mobile. He has always worked in the mobile business and thanks to new technologies he envisions a future when everyone will have their own little personal notebook which they will no longer need to share with the whole family. The Slovak Spectator spoke to Vašina, the CEO of T-Mobile Slovensko, about challenges facing the telecommunications sector, government regulations, customer preferences, unique aspects of the central European market and also about only partially-explored areas where mobile technologies might soon take the lead.
Cabinet pokes pillar again
IF THERE were such a competition, Slovakia’s second pension pillar would probably win the world title and certainly the central European crown for most frequently modified pension scheme.
Apparitions from the past
NO-CONFIDENCE motions in Slovakia’s parliament have metamorphosed into a toothless act, a sort of political theatre where the final scene has been written long before the actual performance begins and where any deviation from the script would greatly shock both the audience and the actors. On October 15, parliament performed the “no-confidence motion” play again and while the final scene might not be over by the time the last word of this piece is written or the last page of this newspaper is sent to print, the outcome is quite predictable.
The reaper of the heights
IT IS a pity that warnings such as the one on this postcard no longer appear. The Grim Reaper exchanged his traditional scythe for a piton, probably to be better equipped for a hike in the High Tatras. The sportsmanlike Grim Reaper is not only urging the rock climber to be careful but also tries to show him how little time might be left in this world.
Companies with optical networks in Slovakia
Slovak Telekom – Over the last two years the company has made its optical network available to more than 240,000 households and plans to increase this significantly. For now, the optical network is available in 12 Slovak towns: Banská Bystrica, Bratislava, Zvolen, Nitra, Trenčín, Žilina, Košice, Michalovce, Prešov, Poprad and – most recently connected – Stupava and Senica. Before the crisis the company allocated €66.4 million to the construction of its optical network and the crisis has left this budget unaffected.
Casino complex planned for Bratislava
A MULTIFUNCTIONAL entertainment and recreation project worth €1.5 billion will be built on the outskirts of Bratislava in Jarovce – near both the Hungarian and Austrian borders – by the international development company TriGranit, the TASR newswire reported.
Hungary reports Slovakia to EC
HUNGARY has initiated an infringement procedure against Slovakia with the European Commission (EC) for denying entry to Hungarian President László Sólyom on August 21, the Sme daily reported.
Minding the gap
HEALTH inequalities and the economic, social and cultural factors that cause and influence them have been one of the primary concerns of the World Health Organisation (WHO) for several years. In an attempt to marshal more evidence on what can be done to promote greater health equity, the WHO set up a Commission on the Social Determinants of Health (CSDH) in 2005. Last year, the Commission published its report in which the authors set out a rather ambitious plan to close the gaps in the quality of health over the course of one generation.
Ruling casts doubt on plant's future
IN SLOVAKIA, caveat emptor is more than just a phrase. Lawyers urge potential investors to take extra care when buying real estate, because what is written on a property deed may not be valid. Past clerical or legal errors during the sale of a piece of property can result in your losing title to it, even if you bought it in good faith. This is precisely what happened to the producer of Mitická mineral water near Trenčín in western Slovakia. On October 14, the Trenčín Regional Court upheld a lower court decision and awarded the production halls and the water borehole of the Mitická operation to Libor Jakšík, a man whose name appeared on a list of suspected organised crime figures leaked from the Bratislava police in 2005.
Companies involved in telemarketing in Slovakia
Linea Directa Communication, www.linea-directa.eu
University of Humanity
AN EDUCATION project for students with mental disabilities who live in Homes of Social Services (DSS) in Trnava Region opened in October in Zavar and has been dubbed the University of Humanity.
Countrywide Events
Western SLOVAKIABratislava EXHIBITION: WORKS by one of the most noted 20th century Slovak painters, Koloman Sokol, who spent most of his life in exile in Mexico and the United States, are on show in Bratislava until October 25. Even though small in size and less well-known, the 25 paintings, found by chance in the artist’s closet by his son, are considered to be some of his best pieces of modern graphic art. Originally, the collection was not supposed to be seen by Sokol’s admirers: it was hidden in a carton box labeled simply cuadros (Spanish for paintings). Now, six years after his death, they are available at the Pálffy Palace at Panská 19 daily except Mondays. Admission is €3.32. For further details, call 02/5443- 1556 or go to www.gmb.sk.
Regulator determines compensation
THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS Office of the Slovak Republic has decided about the amount of compensation for losses in providing universal service for the years 2005 to 2006 for Slovakia’s dominant fixed-line operator, Slovak Telekom (ST).
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- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Iconic Slovak barn still draws crowds. Without donors, it might have been lost Photo
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- From eight to thousands of runners. How Košice marathon rose to prominence Photo
- Iconic Slovak barn still draws crowds. Without donors, it might have been lost Photo
- 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
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- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
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- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
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