Archive of articles - November 2015
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Regulated energy prices down
Electricity prices will shrink by 1 percent and gas prices by 3.6 percent by 2016.
Christian families from Iraq are coming to Nitra Region
Twenty-five families of Assyrian Christians from Iraq are to be integrated into several villages of the Nitra Region during the following years.
Fico attends opening of the climate summit in Paris
Slovakia is part of the EU's ambitious plans and commitments.
Drive from Bratislava to Košice shorter
Over 60 kilometres of the cross-country highway connecting Bratislava and Košice are still missing.
WSJ: Weapons for terrorists maybe bought in Slovakia
GERMAN police officers have detained an arms dealer from Magstadt who is suspected of selling weapons to the terrorists behind the attacks in Paris. Some weapons may have been bought in Slovakia, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Slovak female skiers performed well in Aspen, ended among top ten
IN THE US ski resort of Aspen, two Slovak skiers fared well in the World Cup this past weekend, with Veronika Velez-Zuzulová ending second on Saturday, November 28, while dropping out of the first run the next day.
Survey: Salaries of women and men are incomparable
THE GLOBAL gender gap report by the World Economic Forum placed Slovakia as 97th out of 145 countries surveyed.
UPDATED: Prime Minister Fico wants Greece to leave Schengen
AHEAD of the European Union-Turkey summit in Brussels on November 29, Prime Minister Robert Fico commented that the European Union probably does not have a better way of limiting migration flows than coming to an agreement with Turkey, he said on November 27.
Further catastrophe can still be averted
The Paris Climate Summit represents a unique opportunity to address the issue globally and with a sustainable goal.
Cabinet passed special anti-terrorism legislation
AN EXTRAORDINARY government session on November 27 has approved a package of anti-terrorism legislation as a response to the current security situation in Europe.
Investment Aid in Slovakia
In general, state aid is prohibited by the EU law. However, there are certain exceptions to this general rule, one of them being provision of regional state aid aimed at supporting the economic development and employment.
Largest law firms in Slovakia (2015)
Not only internationally known brands have their place in the ranking of the top largest lawyers in Slovakia.
RegioJet to retreat from prime route
THE PRIVATE rail passenger carrier RegioJet is abandoning the prime Bratislava-Košice route, complaining about unfair competition and below-cost fares from the state-owned rail carrier Železničná Spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK).
The holiday season cometh – to Bratislava
THOSE people who do not like the Christmas buzz, atmosphere and carols may be better of if they avoid downtown Bratislava until at least January 2.
Bratislavans experience a taste of the homeless life
PEOPLE in downtown Bratislava could try how it feels to be homeless and to sleep in the street for one night. On November 19 they came to Hurbanovo Square, in front of the Church of St John of Matha (widely known as the Holy Trinity Church).
A tasting of Slovak literature
SMALL nations and their authors only rarely find themselves in the focus of foreign publishing houses.
Anthology of Slovak prose in English
A selection of short stories and excerpts from works spanning from the end of the 19th century through the present, was compiled by writer and linguist Peter Karpinský.
Knowing one’s neighbours better
THE ANTHOLOGY the British publishing house Dedalus Books published this summer should serve as a showcase of Slovak literature but it can also be considered as a Slovak book, which just happens to be in English.
Leading from behind
There is nothing wrong with politicians knowing the minds of their countrymen – indeed, few know them better than Mr Fico. But constantly pandering to prejudice is not the mark of a leader.
Ice Cathedral in High Tatras built in baroque style
SCULPTORS who work on the Tatra Ice Cathedral at Hrebienok in the High Tatras will finish by the end of this week. For about two weeks, they have been working on the biggest local attraction of the winter season, the TASR newswire wrote.
- News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill Photo
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- 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
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- 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
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- A paper that wasn’t supposed to last
- News digest: 350 brown bears to be culled as Slovakia declares emergency
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- We are partners, friends and Allies
- Bratislava satellite town breaks records and keeps expanding
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- 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
- What abides: Giving a shit
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- 'Don’t be afraid to use cash, say Slovak entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins
- Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- From furniture to finance: businesses that shaped Slovakia’s market economy
- A partnership centuries in the making
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