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NGOs reach assignation agreement with FinMin
Memorandum clears way for more consistent rules on tax donations.
Baroque still attracts audiences
THE DAYS of Early Music dedicated its 20th year to “Baroque Europe” and this year’s festival offered five concerts presenting this period and its musical style to audiences in Bratislava between June 2 and 8.
Dangerous medications in cyberspace
Slovakia joins Interpol’s Pangea operation against illicit medicines.
Disagreeable agreement
The Visegrad Four have faced criticism in recent years for a lack of unity, in particular over the crisis in neighbouring Ukraine. But they appear firmly united on at least one matter – none of them like immigrants.
SND revives the opera Jewels of Madonna by a lesser-known composer
AFTER several premieres by famous or locally popular composers, the Slovak National Theatre (SND) is introducing, for the first time in Slovakia, the opera Jewels of Madonna (I Gioielli di Madonna) by the German-Italian composer Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari.
Quote of the week
“I am not a sanctimonious human rights person, I am a pragmatic politician.”
GLOBSEC draws record attendance
British PM Cameron among highlights as talks focus on Russia, energy, migration.
Number of Slovak chamois falls slightly
A TOTAL of 1,107 Tatras chamois (a goat-like antelope) were counted by conservationists and foresters during last week’s survey of the Tatra National Park (TANAP), the Environment Ministry press department told the TASR newswire on June 25.
Nemeček to stay as Hockey association chief
IGOR Nemeček was re-elected Slovak Ice Hockey Association (SZLH) president for another four years at the association’s congress in Bratislava on June 25, the TASR newswire reported.
Police call on foreign students to prolong study permits
FOREIGN students should apply for renewal of their temporary residence permits for the purpose of study in advance to avoid long waiting lines, according to a police press release.
Harabin could be forced out of another job
A YEAR after his forced departure from the helm of the Supreme Court Štefan Harabin might also lose his post as chairman of the penal-legal collegium.
Kofola expands further
SOFT drink producer Kofola has acquired a 40-percent stake in rival company Water Holding, boosting its position on the mineral water and cola market, Hospodárske Noviny daily reported on June 25.
Ukraine complains to EU over Eustream
SLOVAKIA enabled a so-called small reverse flow of natural gas east to Ukraine last September, but more recently Ukraine has turned to the European Union with a complaint that Slovakia refuses to use the spare capacity in a larger pipeline.
Slovakia lags in longevity and quality of life, health care
SLOVAKIA lags behind developed countries in longevity and quality of life while also facing the rapidly growing deficit in health care, a report by the Institute for Economic and Social Reforms (INEKO) concludes.
NATO defence ministers meet in Brussels
THE IMPLEMENTATION of the Readiness Action Plan, bolstering collective defence and NATO’s eastern flank, progress in building the Rapid Response Force and Force Integration Units (NFIU) as well as deployment of Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) were main issues discussed at the meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels on June 24.
Reenactment of Charles VI coronation set for Bratislava
BRATISLAVA will hold its 13th annual Coronation Ceremonies between June 26 and 28, with this year Charles VI – the last of the House of Habsburg on the Spanish throne and the first Spanish king on the Hungarian throne – set to be crowned.
European Roma Rights Centre slams Slovak government for settlement raid
THE SLOVAK government does not pay enough attention to the investigation of the police action in Moldava nad Bodvou; instead of pressing on investigators to seek answers, it comments on the events on its own without closing the case, according to the European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC).
Refugee quotas still face stiff opposition
SLOVAKIA continued its opposition to mandatory quotas proposed by the European Commission, which would bring some 785 refugees to the country.
Kiska attends Slovak Day at Milan Expo
SLOVAKIA is an amazing country, rich in history, culture, traditions, but also skilfull and resourceful people, President Andrej Kiska said when opening the Slovak Day at the Expo 2015 world exhibition in Milan on June 24.
Music Festival tickets now on sale
TICKETS for the Bratislava Music Festival (BHS) 2015 are already on sale. In past years some of the most sought-after musicians, orchestras or conductors were sold out quickly so it is advisable to check the programme soon.
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