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EU commissioner visits, introduces climate action framework
EU COMMISSIONER for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard paid a visit to Bratislava on February 3 to introduce the new EU climate and energy 2030 framework, the TASR newswire reported.
Top prosecutor admits mistakes in prosecution of Nitra neo-Nazi assaults
THE PROSECUTION has erred in certain aspects of dealing with the case of a group of neo-Nazis who attacked the owner and patrons of the Mariatchi bar in Nitra last year, General Prosecutor Jaromír Čižnár admitted on February 3, after his meeting with the Nitra regional and district prosecutors.
Gov’t might move Dubovcová to Košice, Fico confirms
PRIME Minister Robert Fico is backing the idea of Parliamentary Chairman and his Smer party vice-chairman Pavol Paška to move the ombudsman's office from Bratislava to Košice.
S&P confirms Slovakia’s rating
STANDARD & Poor’s affirmed Slovakia’s long-term sovereign credit rating at an A level, and its short-term rating at A1, with a stable outlook, the Reuters agency informed on January 31.
Fico defends police in Moldava nad Bodvou
MORE than seven months after the police raided the Roma settlement in Moldava nad Bodvou, which has kept politicians, the ombudswoman, human rights advocates and the media busy ever since, Prime Minister Robert Fico and Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák paid a visit to the town in eastern Slovakia on February 1 to support the police, who have been heavily criticised for the raid.
Judges' association questions proposed judiciary changes
AN ASSOCIATION of judges called For an Open Judiciary (ZOJ) believes the changes currently being prepared for the judiciary will demotivate judges and will not increase their credibility or improve the efficiency of the courts, the TASR newswire reported.
Festival organisers protest violence in Nitra
THE POPULAR Nitra student bar Mariatchi, whose owner and patrons were attacked by neo-Nazis last year, hosted a concert against violence on February 1.
See more than Bratislava (video included)
“I really missed brindzové halušky in California, so I tried to make it myself, but it was a disaster,” said English teacher Mark Christensen. He is popular among Slovaks for his songs in their mother tongue. He so much enjoyed life in Slovakia that he has decided to stay. Christensen urges all foreigners see more than just Bratislava, to visit castles and particularly try to interact with Slovaks. “It is really the only way how to see Slovakia through the eyes of the people that live here," he says.
Egyptian tours Slovakia
AHMED Haggagovic claims that by travelling he is fulfilling his childhood dream. But he has also made travelling his career, as his TV show was the most-viewed travel programme and reality show in the Middle East last year.
Designers win Red Dot Award
DESIGNERS from the Trnava-based Pergamen studio won the Red Dot Award for their packaging design for Jupík, a children’s beverage.
Harabin’s twin post to be divided
THE JUDICIAL Council chair should no longer be held by the same person as the post of the Supreme Court president, Prime Minister Robert Fico said. It is however unclear if this change can be implemented before the next election of the Supreme Court president, scheduled to take place this year.
Most popular names in 2013 are Jakub and Nela
THE TWO most popular names in Slovakia for newborns are Nela – which beat the previously victorious Sofia among girls – and Jakub (winning for the fourth consecutive year), according to a poll conducted by the najmama.sk website.
Restrictions target journalists
LIMITING media accreditations; a ban on photographing the personal items of MPs; limited access to certain parts of the parliament; and electronic doors to separate journalists from deputies in the parliament are all part of new rules for managing the press recently sent to editorial offices. The changes have struck a raw nerve with the media, as critics have called it a limit on press freedom reminiscent of communist times.
Polish cuisine: Praise for a difficult dish
CHOOSING bigos to represent traditional Polish cuisine was the easy part; preparing the dish, however, can be a time-consuming endeavour.
Polish recipes: Cheesecake (Sernik)
Ingredients and preparation.
Bulletin-board tender investigation
THE INVESTIGATION into the infamous bulletin board tender has wrapped up. The investigator has prepared a proposal to begin prosecution, Police President Tibor Gašpar said on January 28. Prosecutors will now decide whether to bring the case to court.
Slovak athletes set for Sochi
PARADOXICALLY, a Russian-born biathlete is Slovakia’s biggest hope to bring home a medal from the Winter Olympic Games to take place in the Russian city of Sochi from February 7 to 23. Anastazia Kuzmina is among the 62 athletes representing the country, while estimated costs for sending the team to Sochi will reach €1.37 million.
Ball in the Opera opened season
BRATISLAVA’S traditional ball held in the Slovak National Theatre’s opera house opened the season of balls, masquerades and ballroom dancing. US musician Suzanne Vega was selected to open the 24th edition, which took place on January 11, for which she struck the ceremonial gong.
Countrywide Events
Western SLOVAKIA
Examples of successful Slovak producers
A list of some Slovak companies that have managed to establish themselves also on foreign markets
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- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Stupava Photo
- Paris leads, Bratislava trails: European cities ranked on safe travel for children
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Paris leads, Bratislava trails: European cities ranked on safe travel for children
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Stupava Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
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