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Slovakia records Europe's sharpest drop in road deaths in 2009
Slovakia saw the sharpest year-on-year drop in road fatalities from among 30 European countries in 2009, according to a report released by the European Transport Safety Council on Tuesday, June 22.
Bratislava Archbishop Zvolenský testifies in Sokol vs Týžden case
A libel case brought by former Trnava archbishop Ján Sokol against the weekly news magazine Týžden continued at the district court in Trnava on June 22. Three witnesses testified during the day’s proceedings, of whom the first was Archbishop of Bratislava Stanislav Zvolenský, the SITA newswire reported.
Chopin Airporthotel Bratislava celebrates its first aniversary
Wien/Bratislava June 11, 2010 - Chopin Airporthotel Bratislava has celebrated its first anniversary in existence at its '1st Anniversary Party'. An extended conference facility was presented to international visitors, accompanied by live music and entertainment events. This conference facility provides space for meetings and other events for as many as 318 guests.
Rolls-Royce power engineering will likely inspect gas generator in Jablonov
The Rolls-Royce Power Engineering company is the likely contractor to carry out an inspection of hot parts of the gas generator at the compressor station in Jablonov nad Turňou on Slovakia's natural gas transmission system, the SITA newswire wrote on June 21.
European Parliament requests swift Solidarity Fund assistance to flooded regions
The European Parliament is asking the European Commission to make money from the EU Solidarity Fund available as swiftly as possible to help regions hit by the record floods in several EU member states, the SITA newswire wrote.
Fitch ratings agency might improve Slovakia's rating over the medium term
The Fitch international ratings agency said that if the new coalition government in Slovakia proves stable, cohesive and able to implement fiscal and structural reforms, the agency might improve the country’s rating over the medium term, the SITA newswire wrote. Slovakia currently has a Long-term Foreign Currency Issuer Default rating of A+ with a Stable Outlook.
Slovaks want reforms but inexpensive ones according to a barometer survey
Crucial reforms are necessary, Slovaks say, but they do not want to pay much for them, according to the Financial Policy Institute at the Finance Ministry in its commentary on the results of a Eurobarometer survey published within the regular quarterly report on the economic situation in the eurozone, the SITA newswire reported.
Slovak football coach Weiss exits post-match press conference in a huff
After Slovakia's national football team lost the match with Paraguay 0-2 in the Group F second round of the FIFA World Cup 2010 held in South Africa, the atmosphere at the meet-and-greet between the press and couch Vladimír Weiss was far from cordial, the TASR newswire wrote. Although the unexpected tie between Italy and New Zealand 1-1 has unexpectedly left the door open for Slovakia, Weiss answered only two match-related questions from journalists. When asked whether he was conscious of any mistakes Slovak team did in the match-up, he refused to answer, choosing to leave instead. The 45-year-old coach of the World Cup team – which is last in its group at this point in time – left players Marek Hamšík, Peter Pekárik, Ján Ďurica, Filip Hološko and Vladimír Weiss Jr. to fend for themselves with the media.
Slovakia elected as vice-president of UN Human Rights Council
Slovakia, represented by Fedor Rosocha, the country's Permanent Representative to the United Nations office and other international organisations in Geneva, was elected as vice-president of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on June 21, the press department of the Slovak Foreign Affairs Ministry told the TASR newswire on the same day. According to the ministry, Slovakia's nomination from the Eastern European Group is due to the country's engagement in the council, human rights being a priority in Slovakia's foreign policy as well as high standards of support and protection of human rights at the national level.
Slovakia’s centre-right parties start official negotiations on Tuesday, May 22
Representatives of Slovakia’s centre-right parties: the Slovak Democratic and Christian Union (SDKÚ), Freedom and Solidarity (SaS), the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), and Most-Híd will meet on Tuesday, June 22, to discuss a coalition agreement for the four parties that will hold a majority in the new parliament, the TASR newswire wrote. “Tuesday's discussions will be about formulating a manifesto and also a prologue to dividing responsibilities vis-a-vis government and parliament,” KDH Chairman Ján Figeľ told TASR on June 21.
Slovakia’s unemployment rate drops to 12.24 percent in May
Unemployment in Slovakia stood at 12.24 percent in May, which represents a drop of 0.28 percentage point month-on-month, the Labour, Social Affairs and the Family Office (ÚPSVaR) announced on Monday, June 21, the TASR newswire reported. A total of 375,161 job-seekers were registered at job centres in May. Even though their number was lower than in April, the number has risen by 30,000 people on an annual basis.
This week in Slovakia
Content of programme: Fico tries to win over the Christian Democrats; Slovak politics are holding up a Eurozone stability package; Potheads call on the Freedom and Solidarity party to deliver; A disappointing start for Slovakia at the World Cup Brought to you in cooperation with TV SME.
Dozens of Slovak judges launch petition against demotion of Judge Benešová
Dozens of judges in Slovakia have launched a petition drive against a decision made by the country’s Supreme Court on June 7 to demote a female colleague from a regional court to a lower court, a move that they view as bullying and harsh treatment in fabricated proceedings, the TASR newswire reported. The 51 signers of the petition claim that the decision was orchestrated to keep Judge Anna Benešová from adjudicating in libel actions initiated by Supreme Court President Štefan Harabin. Her transfer from Bratislava Regional Court to the first-instance court in the district town of Levice (in Nitra region), according to them, is tantamount to being disbarred as a judge.
SDKÚ MP Tatiana Rosová chosen to run for mayor of Bratislava Old Town
The Slovak Democratic and Christian Union (SDKÚ) representatives in Bratislava’s Old Town said on Sunday, June 20, that they have nominated the party's re-elected lawmaker Tatiana Rosová to run for the post of mayor of Old Town local elections in November, the TASR newswire wrote. The chairman of the party in this area of Bratislava, Pavol Frešo, (also the president of Bratislava Region) reported that Rosová was chosen after winning SDKÚ's primary elections.
Slovakia loses 0:2 to Paraguay and looks likely to exit the World Cup
Slovakia on Sunday lost 0:2 to Paraguay in their second Group F game in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and now appears unlikely to progress further in the tournament unless they can put in a much better performance against Italy on June 24 and win the match, the TASR newswire wrote. Slovakia needed to win Sunday's match more than Paraguay after both teams drew their opening matches last Tuesday, June 15. Paraguay had secured a point against group front-runner Italy, while Slovakia was held to a tie by New Zealand, which before the tournament began at least, was seen as the weakest team in the group. It was Paraguay which appeared more willing to attack in the first half hour. The Slovak defence seemed to be coping reasonably well until the 27th minute when they gave the ball away after a throw-in deep in their own half. Paraguay's Barrios pounced on the loose ball and slipped it to Vera, who curled it with the outside of his boot past Slovak goalkeeper Ján Mucha, TASR wrote. Slovakia was forced more onto the attack. Their only good chance came from a corner in the 36th minute, when Kornel Salata was given a free header but he failed to keep the ball down, sending it well over the bar. Slovakia started the second half fairly brightly, trying to work the ball down the wings, but they appeared lacking enough guile to break down the Paraguayan defence and were unable to create much at all. As the half progressed, they became more and more frustrated, reverting to long-ball tactics, which were easily dealt with by the South Americans, who looked extremely comfortable and able to step up a gear if required.
Josef Abrhám receives Actor's Mission Award at film festival
Czech actor Josef Abrhám on Saturday, June 19, received the Actor's Mission Award at the 18th Annual Art Film Fest international film festival, taking place in Trenčianske Teplice from June 18 to 26, the TASR newswire reported. "I began acting in Bratislava. I was admitted (to university), but after the holidays an order from political circles in Uherské Hradiště (now in the Czech Republic) was received, stating that it wasn't desirable for me to study. And then Chancellor Andrej Bagar became angry, because he knew our family and he saw my rehearsals. He said 'It isn't acceptable that a grandson of Jozef Hollý, obviously talented, won't be admitted," Abrhám told the TASR newswire, adding that he became an actor thanks to Bagar.
Slovaks still prefer English to French
WITH only around 2.1 percent of Slovaks speaking French compared to 32 percent speaking English, according to a recent Eurobarometer survey by the European Commission, the language of Moliere remains a rarity rather than the norm on Slovak CVs. However, a coin has two sides, and an apparent disadvantage can be a valuable asset, French teachers and diplomats agree.
Bounce in GDP growth forecasts
MARKETS get edgy whenever institutions expected to keep their fingers on the pulse of the economy fail to react to or reflect changing conditions. In a similar way, too-frequent changes in economic predictions can also cause nervousness, unless the modified forecasts show that recovery in GDP growth is based on actual improvement in economic fundamentals.
The lonely ‘white knight’
“MAYBE you all think that we are now crying and are all trembling that we will lose our government BMWs and similar things, but it is not so.” This is how Smer leader Robert Fico responded to the results of the parliamentary election.
Musicians serenade voters
TO LURE as many voters as possible to cast ballots on election day, officials in the municipality of Mýtna (Banská Bystrica Region) prepared a cultural programme lasting the entire day. The day’s events began at 10:00 with entertainment from the popular band Ščamba from eastern Slovakia. They called their gig ‘Ščamba Votes in Mýtna’ and the musicians really did cast their votes in this municipality. The folk ensemble Ďatelinka from Hriňová took over in the afternoon in attracting voters and all citizens had a chance to help knock down the town’s maypole, which had been left standing until election day. The LCB Band from Lučenec, a country group, took the stage later in the day and performed for those who had already voted as well as those still contemplating their decision. Everyone was offered free goulash and playground activities were available for their children.
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