Archive of articles - September 2015
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People close to SNS benefited from emission scandal, files show
THE EMISSION scandal, which shook the first Robert Fico government, was controlled from top positions at the Environment Ministry, at the time led by nominees of the Slovak National Party (SNS).
Analysts lower GDP growth forecasts
A SLUMP in global emerging markets has seen analysts lower forecasts for the Slovak economy, but it is still expected to grow at more than 3 percent next year -- among the highest rates in the European Union .
Countrywide events
Tips for events taking place in Slovakia, with many music festivals, film festivals, art festivals (and a White Night), a yoga festival, two re-enactments of historical events, a railway and an ice show for children, and more.
Justice minister will not file an appeal in MP’s alleged domestic abuse case
JUSTICE Minister Tomáš Borec will not submit a special appeal in the case of former Smer MP Vladimír Jánoš who was accused of abusing his wife.
Slovakia and Poland to establish centre for counter-intelligence
SLOVAKIA and Poland will establish the centre for counter-intelligence abilities of NATO countries which should focus on education and training in counter-intelligence activities.
New mobile operator will start soon
THE FOURTH mobile operator may begin offering services as of early October.
Slovakia moves up in the competitiveness ranking
SLOVAKIA placed 67th in the 2015-2016 Global Competitiveness Report, up by eight positions compared to the previous year.
Scaffolding collapses on Bratislava trolleybus
SCAFFOLDING collapsed onto a trolleybus on August 29 Street in Bratislava on the afternoon of September 29. There were no reports of any injuries
Slovak ECHR judge selected
SUPREME Court Justice Alena Poláčková will become Slovak judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), after being selected by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Supreme Court: Police inspectorate is lawful
THE INTERIOR Ministry’s police corps inspectorate can continue to take action against police officers without having to be concerned about cases being thrown out by the courts.
12,000 people have sought help from banking ombudswoman
THE BANKING ombudswoman's office has been approached by more than 12,000 people since becoming established in 2007. It has also handled a total of 2,039 complaints regarding banking conduct over the same period.
Kotleba scraps another grant for theatre
ANOTHER theatre in Banská Bystrica has recently seen its grant scrapped by regional Governor Marian Kotleba.
Ombudswoman: Conflict in Medveďov refugee camp could have been avoided
POLICE action against protesting migrants in Medveďov refugee camp that took place on September 3 showed the unpreparedness of Slovak detention facilities to handle the refugee crisis. While conditions there resemble a prison, camps lack interpreters and mediators able to help refugees with their frustration and daily problems.
Azerbaijani cigarette smuggler caught at Košice airport
SLOVAK customs officers caught an Azerbaijani national travelling from Kiev at the Košice airport on September 25 attempting to smuggle in almost 15,000 cigarettes.
Urbanists warn of increase in prices
THE NEW fee paid by developers which municipalities should use to cultivate the environment may increase the prices of new flats by thousands of euros.
Czech minister appreciated the Slovak-Ukrainian border model
THE WAY the Slovak-Ukrainian border is protected should serve as a model for countries that are currently struggling with an influx of migrants, Czech Interior Minister Milan Chovanec said while taking a tour of the border near the Ubľa crossing (Košice Region), accompanied by his Slovak counterpart Robert Kaliňák.
227 asylum seekers have already arrived in Gabčíkovo
THE TEMPORARY accommodation facility for refugees in Gabčíkovo (Trnava Region) is currently sheltering 227 asylum seekers from Austria, including single men, families and 67 children.
Motivating workers with bonuses
ADDITIONAL pay has an important role in the remuneration of technical and managerial staff. This is one of the findings of a recent study by the Slovak-German Chamber of Commerce and the Kienbaum agency on remuneration.
How a youth from Košice has learned 19 languages
ONE very popular viral video on the Internet was seen by 400,000 people in three months. It does not show a typical “viral” scene, like, for example, Donald Trump running around naked. Rather, in it a young man from Košice speaks in 19 languages – and some of them with such a good accent that even native speakers think he comes from their country.
Fico unveils another social measure – heat insulation contribution
EVERYBODY who asks for a state contribution for heat insulation for their house should indeed get it, Prime Minister Robert Fico said when introducing another measure from the so-called government’s second social package.
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- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- 'Don’t be afraid to use cash, say Slovak entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins
- Syrian about to finally finish hotel in Bratislava started 17 years ago
- News digest: 350 brown bears to be culled as Slovakia declares emergency
- News digest: Bear suspected of killing man in central Slovakia
- What abides: Giving a shit
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- Číž spa water once even sent to USA
- News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill Photo
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- A diplomat who thrives on building bridges…and making things happen
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
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- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- What abides: Giving a shit
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- A paper that wasn’t supposed to last
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- Bratislava satellite town breaks records and keeps expanding
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- Slovak dad drops everything for son’s NHL debut — even a flight
- The Slovak-American who wants the world to witness the quality of Slovak wines
- France and Slovakia: Believing, loving, and working together
- Last Week: As disease spreads, Fico no longer insists on a “different opinion”
- Trading McDonald’s for the front lines
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- Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years
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