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Letavy camp attracted 300 European artists
IN MID August, the art camp Letavy, organised for the 30th time, welcomed about 300 artists – both amateurs and professionals – from 14 European countries.
Stricter rules regarding property disclosures to be added by late August
IF POLITICIANS want to fulfil their promise of making property disclosures of public officials stricter before elections, they need to submit the respective constitutional amendment to parliament by August 28.
Business environment index drops
THE QUALITY of Slovakia’s business environment has dropped on a quaterly basis again, according to the business owners surveyed by the Business Alliance of Slovakia (PAS).
Transport Authority sets rules for drones
SLOVAKS willing to use unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, will have to fulfil several conditions.
Slovakia and its shameful policy on refugees
SLOVAKIA, a small country of 5 million has been almost untouched by the recent refugee situation in the Mediterranean and the Balkans.
Interior Minister surprised by news of refugee camp close to Austrian border
THE CONSTRUCTION of a refugee camp for migrants from Syria close to the Austrian-Slovak border has caught Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák by surprise, the TASR newswire learnt on August 26.
Frisbee, more than just a flying disc
While flying discs were not unknown in Slovakia during the previous communist regime, the phenomenon of Frisbee appeared here only after the fall of the regime in 1989.
Rebuffed in the east, Funderia Condals will try its luck in Štúrovo
A NEW foundry the Spanish company Funderia Condals plans to build in Slovakia may end up in southern Slovakia after its plans in eastern Slovakia failed.
Spiš Castle among top 500 ultimate bucket list destinations
THE SPIŠ Castle, situated in northern Slovakia, was listed among the 500 best places to see on the planet which should be part of the bucket list for every type of traveller created by Lonely Planet’s globetrotting community of staff and writers.
RTVS plans terrestrial broadcast for foreigners
THE PUBLIC-service broadcaster Radio and Television of Slovakia (RTVS) wants to launch terrestrial broadcast of Radio Slovakia International, which offers programmes in foreign languages.
Blog: Did we manage to change Slovakia for the better in just 24 hours?
24 hours; 621 good folk; €10,528.49 for non-profit organisations – the most successful 24-hour charity run ever.
Obi may soon replace Baumax
THE GERMAN DIY retailer Obi may soon take over the network of hobby markets Baumax, the Austrian website DiePresse.com reported.
State proposes anti-corruption courses for health workers
HEALTH workers should attend mandatory anti-corruption courses, which would be organised by the Slovak Health University in Bratislava.
Slovakia enjoys more tourists
AFTER a sad year for Slovakia’s tourism industry when the number of travellers shrank during 2014, the first half of 2015 has brought better news.
“From Bratislava with Love” invites foreigners
THE BYE-BYE Summer party takes place on the last Friday in August, with the theme of this InterNations event being “James Bond”. Thus, visitors are encouraged to arrive dressed in Hollywood style, like a secret agent, a Bond girl or a villain.
Slovaks refurbish in summer; demand for paint rises 25 percent
SUMMER months are traditionally a time for refurbishing homes in Slovakia – as confirmed by a paint company, which shows an increase in demand for paint of around 25 percent when compared to this year’s average level.
Slovaks win gold and places at next Olympics
SLOVAK K4 loves Milan – with these words the International Canoe Federation informs about the excellent results of thewinningteam at the K4 Men's 1000m event in Milan on August 23 at the 2015 ICF Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe World Championships.
No agreement over minimum wage for 2016
SOCIAL partners have again failed to agree upon next year’s minimum wage level, with the Republican Union of Employers (RÚZ) and Association of Employers’ Unions (AZZZ) advising against any hikes, while the Trade Unions Confederation (KOZ) proposed an increase by €30 to €410 per month.
Activists demand cutting Carpathian beech forest from UNESCO list
PROTECTION of Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians known for its rare fauna and flora is insufficient. It should be therefore cut from the UNESCO World Heritage List, claim Wolf Forest Protection Movement, the TASR newswire reported.
Double dealing
Beware Slovakia, the Americans are coming.
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