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Birds of prey breeders meet at weekend hunting event
BREEDERS of birds of prey met in the municipality of Poľný Kesov (in Nitra Region in western Slovakia) on the last weekend of October at the International Falconry Meeting. A total of 75 participants from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Poland, The Netherlands, The UK and Norway brought 60 birds – hawks, flacons and eagles – to hunt in the hunting grounds of Nitra and Trnava Regions from October 24 to 26.
Economic sentiment up in October
BUSINESSES’ confidence in the Slovak economy improved in October. Compared with the previous month, economic sentiment rose by 1.9 points to 93.1 points. Yet, sentiment is still lower than last year when it stood at 93.5 points. Moreover, it lags behind the long-term average by 12.2 points, the SITA newswire reported.
Cvernovka commemorated
THE TEXTILE factory known colloquially as ‘Cvernovka’ (cverna means thread) had a long and illustrious history, which is now being shown in a series of period photographs and items. The plant, which launched its first production in 1902 and survived five political regimes, four generations and two world wars, was closed in 2003 through a bankruptcy proceeding. The current exhibition (and the accompanying book and documentary film planned for early next year) draws attention to this special Bratislava institution.
Vlčany, a magnet for nobility
ABOUT halfway between Dunajská Streda and Nové Zámky lies the town of Vlčany.
Doctor altered medical records
THE HEALTH Ministry is demanding the dismissal of the head of the newborn clinic at Nitra Hospital Alena Ďurišová after allegations that she altered the medical record of a baby in the Nitra Hospital in an attempt to hide mistakes.
Poll sees eight parties in parliament
THE RULING Smer party continues to attract more than one third of the nation’s voters, a recent poll has shown.
Harabin out of hot water
ŠTEFAN Harabin will not be stripped of his judicial robe. Two years after the previous justice minister filed several disciplinary motions against him, the Constitutional Court has dismissed most of them.
Getting old in Slovakia
IN THE MIDST of an election campaign (like the one currently unfolding in Slovakia) elderly people, traditionally the most disciplined group of voters, often find themselves at the centre of attention by campaigning politicians. Gifts, free concerts, debates and political meetings can offer some pensioners the chance for a real social outing, which can contrast significantly with the reality of their lives during the rest of the election cycle. So how do older people in Slovakia live?
Malware goes smart, too
IT SECURITY experts’ predictions that 2013 would see an increase in malware designed for mobile phones have come true. Experts say the rise of new and already known mobile malware will continue.“Expectations have been met; we register a higher amount of modifications of so-far known malware,” Gabriel Braniša, analyst at IT security company ESET, who specialises in malware for Android-based mobile devices, told The Slovak Spectator, adding that the first example of so-called ransomware, i.e. malicious software which blocks a device and requires a ransom to unblock it, has also surfaced.
Institutions and organisations in the telecoms sector in Slovakia
Ministry of Transport, Construction and Regional DevelopmentMinister: Ján Počiatekwww.telecom.gov.sk
Quote of the week
“I however disagree with article headlines [saying] that Rwanda has a better business environment.”
Nicholson’s phone allegedly tapped
JOURNALIST Tom Nicholson’s phone was wiretapped during the government of Prime Minister Iveta Radičová, allegedly because of his connection to murdered former Constitutional Court judge Ernest Valko, to whom he taught English, the Sme daily reported on October 31.
Lending money rather than mobiles
MORE than one half, or 52 percent, of Slovaks would lend money and almost one third, or 29 percent, would not mind lending their car. But only every fourth Slovak is willing to lend a computer or a mobile. This is the outcome of the study called Mobile Life, carried out by TNS Slovakia, active in market research, global market information and business analysis. The unwillingness to lend money, cars, computers or mobiles increases along with age.
Croatian recipes: Pašticada (video included)
Ingredients and preparation.
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