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Parliamentary move against Borec was blocked again
Opposition deputies have sharply slammed Smer for having blocked the parliamentary session initiated to oust Justice Minister Tomáš Borec on Tuesday, November 20. The SITA newswire wrote that Smer sent only so many legislators to reach quorum provided that all but one opposition MPs had been present.
Session on Borec postponed until Tuesday
The beginning of the special parliamentary session initiated by the opposition, the purpose of which was to deliver a no-confidence vote for Justice Minister Tomáš Borec, has been postponed until Tuesday following two unsuccessful attempts to hold the session Monday morning. At least 76 MPs are needed for a parliamentary session to be opened, but only 69 were present in parliament on Monday, November 19.
Meeting at Presidential Palace fails to stave off Teachers’ strike
The threat of a teachers’ strike, which is set to shut down schools as of November 26, remained in place following a meeting featuring a range of officials at the Presidential Palace on Monday, November 19.
President Gašparovič signs new Labour Code
President Ivan Gašparovič on Monday, November 19, signed the amended Labour Code into effect that ushers in a new set of rules for employees, employers, unionists and people working via independent contracts, as of January 1, 2013. According to the Labour Ministry, the new Labour Code strengthens the rights of employees, although the opposition claims that the benefits apply only to unionists.
Leaders of People's Platform sign memo for responsible policies
The leaders of three opposition parties allied in the People's Platform - Ján Figeľ of the Christian-Democratic Movement (KDH), Pavol Frešo of the Slovak Democratic and Christian Union (SDKÚ) and Béla Bugár of Most-Híd - signed a joint Memorandum for Responsible Policies at the old parliamentary building in Bratislava on Friday, November 16.
Slovakia places 43rd in Forbes list
Slovakia finished 43rd in the list of the countries most suitable for doing the business, which is compiled by the Forbes economic magazine. Though the country has made significant economic reforms since its separation from the Czech Republic back in 1993, Slovakia placed worse than its western neighbour which finished 41th, the SITA newswire reported on November 16.
Slovakia celebrates 23rd anniversary of the Velvet Revolution
Several events took place as part of Slovakia’s commemoration of the 23rd anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, which, among other things, contributed to the fall of communism in Slovakia in 1989. In addition to the commemorative events, there were several protests whose participants voiced criticism of the current state of democracy in the country, the TASR newswire reported.
Boórová’s children will return home
Two sons of Ivana Boórová, who were taken into custody by British authorities two years ago will return to Slovakia by the end of this year, according to the verdict passed by the British Royal Court of Justice. The judges also ruled that the boys will be placed into the custody of their grandmother, Eleonóra Studencová. Yet, Slovakia must first provide some additional documents to the court, the TASR newswire reported on November 16.
Labsi will receive compensation from Slovakia
Algerian Mustafa Labsi, the alleged terrorist who was extradited from Slovakia back in 2010, has escaped the death penalty at his home country and has been released from the prison. Labsi can now claim for the financial compensation from the Slovak courts which unsuccessfully dealt with his demand to stay in Slovakia, based on the ruling passed by the European Court of Justice (ECHR), the TASR newswire reported on November 17.
Recipients of social benefits should not be immune from minor offences, Roma reform says
The state should respond to the continuous criminal activities of people who receive social benefits, according to the authors of the Roma reform titled “The Right Way”, who have presented its second part, dedicated to law enforcement, the SITA newswire reported on November 16.
Problematic online shoppers
E-SHOPS have reported an increase in the number of problematic online shoppers and say that protection from such customers is limited. Customers sometimes refuse to accept products they have ordered online when the courier delivers them, or order the same products from several eshops, but accept only the one that is delivered first, the Sme daily wrote in late October.
Grocery shopping goes online
ONLINE SHOPPING is well established in Slovakia, but until recently it was impossible to buy food over the internet. Some supermarket chains in Slovakia, however, are finally jumping aboard this new trend. Two such chains have just launched online shopping platforms while others are working on their own online sale models as well. Experts view the two existing online shopping schemes in Slovakia as viable, pointing to the advantages that purchasing groceries online allows.
Too little Slovak food in the shops?
RETAILERS are not solely to blame for the lack of Slovak products on the shelves of Slovak stores. President of the Trade and Tourism Association (ZOCR) Pavol Konštiak said this on October 26 in response to a statement by the Slovak Agriculture and Food Chamber (SPPK) indicating that there is a shortage of Slovak food products in stores.
Watchdog: State of judiciary is critical
THE ANNIVERSARY of the Velvet Revolution on November 17 has further highlighted concerns about the state of the judiciary in Slovakia, with political ethics watchdogs, media commentators and activists suggesting that it has failed to live up to the ideals of the revolution. That mistrust in judicial institutions continues to prevail in Slovakia is demonstrated by a survey published in July 2012 by the Institute for Public Affairs think tank that revealed that 37 percent of those polled trusted the Supreme Court, led by Štefan Harabin, while 54 percent said they do not.
Retail chains in Slovakia
Billa, www.billa.skCarrefour Slovensko,www.carrefour.sk CBA Slovakia,www.cba-slovakia.sk COOP Jednota Slovensko,www.coop.sk Kaufland,www.kaufland.sk Lidl,www.lidl.sk Tesco Stores SR,www.itesco.sk
Economic growth slows
THE SLOVAK economy continued to grow in the third quarter of 2012, despite the wider eurozone slipping back into recession. Its gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.6 percent in the third quarter, maintaining the same quarter-on-quarter growth rate from the second quarter, seasonally adjusted. There was no indication of an uptick in domestic consumption or investment, meaning that foreign demand remained the main driving force propelling the economy.
Focus on photography
THE 22nd year of the Month of Photography festival held in Bratislava in November has been called an ‘ordinary’ edition of this annual event. While this description might sound unappealing, the opposite is true, as the programme created for this year’s festival is as fascinating and diverse as ever. The festival’s organisers have once again brought to Bratislava an extensive array of exhibitions by renowned photographers from both home and abroad, as well as an overview of recent developments in photography in central and eastern Europe.
Flag-burning policeman to lose job
A PROTEST march in Bratislava on November 10, one of a series organised by activists Oskar Dobrovodský and Marián Mišún under the slogan ‘Together for a Decent and Safe Life in Slovakia’, ended in front of the gates of Bratislava Castle with one protester burning the EU flag, the TASR newswire reported.
Countrywide Events
Western SLOVAKIA
EC: EU money can help Roma
MONEY alone cannot solve the problems of Slovakia’s numerous socially excluded Roma communities, Roma rights activists say. At the same time, however, they complain that projects directed at solving the problems of Roma people living in poverty and deprived of society’s benefits are underfunded. ‘European money’ could be very helpful in the process if used effectively, EU authorities claim.
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