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More construction firms could be banned for alleged cartel
THE PUBLIC Procurement Office (ÚVO) is to decide on whether to ban more construction companies involved in a 2004 cartel agreement in the public tender for the D1 highway from future tenders. Firms Skanska and Inžinierske Stavby are among those which could join the companies from the cartel that are already banned from public procurement, Doprastav and Strabag, the Sme daily wrote on July 9.
Court scraps verdict ordering Fico to apologise to Radičová
PRIME Minister Robert Fico does not have to apologise to former prime minister Iveta Radičová in her libel lawsuit, the court ruled. The subpoena summoning him to the trial was not delivered correctly, and thus the verdict is not valid.
71 percent of Slovak population is online
IN SLOVAKIA today as much as 71 percent of the total population aged between 18 and 69 uses the internet. The average Slovak internet user spends eight and a half hours a month online, according to the Online Landscape Central Europe study of the Gemius trade advisory company.
Foreign Minister and President send condolences over dead Czech soldiers
FOREIGN Minister Miroslav Lajčák sent his condolences via telegram to his Czech counterpart Lubomír Zaorálek over the death of four Czech soldiers in Afghanistan on July 8.
Slovakia’s deficit definitely below 3 percent GDP in 2013
SLOVAKIA’s public administration deficit reached 2.77 percent of GDP in 2013 based on common European methodology, according to a proposal of the 2013 final state balance sheet that was acknowledged by Parliament on July 8.
Amendment on judges to come into effect without Kiska’s signature
PRESIDENT Andrej Kiska again declined to sign into law the bill on judges that introduces stricter conditions for judges as well as secret balloting concerning personnel issues at the Judicial Council.
Council of Europe concerned over new judicial law
THE INTRODUCTION of obligatory security clearances for judges might breach international standards, according to the Council of Europe’s body concerning the independence, competence, and impartiality of judges.
Fico proposes constitutional protection of water
THE RULING Smer party will ban the export of water through a constitutional amendment, Prime Minister Robert Fico and Environment Minister Peter Žiga told the press on July 8. The only exception to the ban would be water sent to other countries for humanitarian aid.
Married Slovak couple forced disabled to beg; faces human trafficking charges
THE POLICE have detained a married couple from Dolné Krškany, Nitra Region, who forced six disabled people to beg for money in Germany. The 38-year-old man and his 37-year-old spouse now face seven to 10 years in prison for human trafficking.
FinMin proposes changes in motor vehicles tax
THE TAX on motor vehicles should decrease and unify, so that it equals the lowest currently set tax rate, according to a proposal introduced by the Finance Ministry. The aim of the change is to impose fairer rules for taxing motor vehicles in Slovakia, the SITA newswire reported on July 7.
VAT will stay at 20 percent
VALUE added tax will remain at 20 percent, even though the budget deficit dropped below 3 percent of GDP last year. This stems from an amending proposal to the VAT law submitted by Smer MPs Ladislav Kamenický and Jaroslav Demian, which parliament passed on July 8.
Fair-Play Alliance submits another motion in emissions case
THE FAIR-Play Alliance (AFP) ethics watchdog has filed another motion with the General Prosecutor’s Office, claiming that it is ignoring information from Swiss authorities about the murky 2008 sale of free carbon dioxide emission quotas in which Slovakia lost more than €47 million. Moreover, the AFP will submit a criminal complaint to the National Criminal Agency, the TASR newswire reported on July 8.
Kiska meets defence minister, talks defence budget
IT IS a logical move for a small country like Slovakia to share defence costs with its neighbours, President Andrej Kiska told journalists after his visit to the Defence Ministry on July 7.
Slovakia spent 8.1 percent GDP on health care in 2012, says OECD
SLOVAKIA’S health-care expenditures lag behind the average among countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Slovaks to vote for local deputies on November 15
THE LAST in the series of elections taking place this year in Slovakia, the elections of mayors and deputies in municipal councils, will be held on November 15
Slovak language and culture summer school starts
SOME 62 foreigners and compatriots from Serbia, Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, Russia, China, the Philippines, France, Canada, Italy and the US are participating in the 54th edition of the Slovak Language and Culture Summer School. Launched on July 7, the summer school is organised by Comenius University in Bratislava (UK) and will run until July 25 in Modra.
Expectations high as new economy minister assumes post
NEW Economy Minister Pavol Pavlis should improve the business environment in Slovakia through reforms reducing administrative burdens, employers believe.
Obama writes to Kiska, praises transparency efforts
US President Barack Obama appreciates the interest of his Slovak counterpart, Andrej Kiska, in transparency and rule of law, values that the US and Slovakia share.
Ballots at Judicial Council to be secret after parliament overrules Kiska’s veto
THE JUDICIAL Council will decide on personnel issues, including the election of the Supreme Court chair, through secret ballot despite President Andrej Kiska’s objections.
Bratislava to ban alcohol from some public spaces
THERE will be specially designated public areas in Bratislava where people won’t be able to drink alcohol as of mid-July, based on a general binding directive recently passed by Bratislava councillors.
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- Liberal MP's boxing challenge backfires as far-right MEP seizes the moment
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- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- 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
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
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- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 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
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
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- Legendary captain Zdeno Chára inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame Video
- Liberal MP's boxing challenge backfires as far-right MEP seizes the moment
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
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