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Defence: Military and police to carry out border security exercise
SLOVAK soldiers and military police officers are to undergo a training exercise focused on guarding the border with Hungary in southern Slovakia on October 29. The exercise will involve 126 soldiers and military police officers and 23 pieces of equipment.
Police arrest Slovakia's most wanted mobster Lališ
SLOVAK police managed to find and arrest Robert Lališ, also nicknamed Kýbel (Bucket in English) in the German city of Cologne, while he tried to get into his car.
Fourth mobile operator may lose license – questioned by court
THE FOURTH Slovak mobile operator which recently launched its services to the public – together with Slovak Post – may lose its licence.
President Kiska issues statement on anniversary of Czechoslovakia
THE DAY when Czechoslovakia officially emerged after the split of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy on October 28, 1918, was commemorated in both of the countries that have descended from it.
Countrywide events
Tips for events in Slovakia taking place between October 30 and November 8, including festivals and concerts of classical music, jazz and swing evenings, an opera premiere, a charity ballet, a modern dance festival, folklore, and more.
Barteková becomes youngest chair of IOC Coordination Commission
SLOVAKIA’S skeet shooter Danka Barteková (31) has become the youngest-ever chair of an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission, after being appointed as head of a six-member team which will oversee preparations for Lausanne 2020.
EC approves acquisition of Baumax by Obi
THE EUROPEAN Commission endorsed the acquisition of the shops owned by the Austrian network of hobby markets Baumax in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Slovenia by German DIY retailer Obi.
Slovakia among top 30 countries with the best business environment
SLOVAKIA kept its 29th place in the Doing Business 2016 report, which compares the business environment of 189 countries across the globe.
Health minister will face another no-confidence vote
THE OPPOSITION will try to oust Health Minister Viliam Čislák at a parliamentary session starting at 11:00 on October 30.
Invitation: Košice Invest 2015, November 3
The conference will host business leaders, regional government and international stakeholders to introduce the strategies for continuous growth of the region and increasing the competitiveness of Eastern Slovakia and its metropolis, Košice.
Police cease cooperation with Human Rights League
THE BORDER and Aliens Police have officially ceased to cooperate with the non-governmental organisation Human Rights League (HRL) which serves as an implementation partner of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Slovakia.
RegioJet may withdraw Bratislava-Košice route
UNLESS the issue of InterCity (IC) trains, operated at a loss by state-owned ZSSK carrier, on the Bratislava-Košice line is resolved, private Czech railway carrier RegioJet stands ready to abandon its servicing of the route as early as mid-December 2015.
Bidding competition to lease military repair firm cancelled
DEFENCE Minister Martin Glváč has scrapped the launched bidding competition to rent the loss-making state company Letecké Opravovne Trenčín (LOT - Aircraft Repair Company Trenčín) to private management.
The police reveal accused in power plant scandal
POLICE have published the names of five people charged in the case of Slovenské Elekrárne (SE), the country’s dominant electricity producer.
EPH allegedly closing in on SE deal
Completion of the third and fourth units of the Mochovce nuclear power station is still the main focus.
Hungarians want to join Slovak league
THE ICE hockey club from the town of Miskolc, Hungary, is interested in joining the Slovak highest-level ice hockey league.
Wizz Air may fly from Bratislava
HUNGARIAN airline Wizz Air may launch a flight service from Bratislava from March 2016.
Education minister praises Catholic University progress
EDUCATION Minister Juraj Draxler is satisfied with how the leaders of the Catholic University in Ružomberok (KU) meet the recommendations of the audit which was carried out following several failures of the school’s management.
Slovakia allocates €6m to the migration crisis
SLOVAKIA will contribute nearly €6 million euros to help solve the migration crisis.
Possible food contamination should be discussed more
THE RECENT food scandal which involved a company whose image has been harmed after being suspected of food contamination which later proved to be wrong should change the system of reporting about such cases.
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