Archive of articles - December 2015
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Investment highlights 2015
The most important investment news that took place in Slovakia during the first 10 months of 2015.
Slovak economy should continue doing well, supported by domestic demand
The Slovak economy has been faring well in 2015, surpassing expectations and results of an already upbeat 2014.
Countrywide events
Tips for events in Slovakia between January 1 and 10, 2016, including many theatre performances (also drama with English subtitles), classical music, stand-up comedy, a run, outdoor swimming, bird-watching, exhibitions, and more.
Fireworks in Tatras can kill animals
THE TATRAS National Park Administration (TANAP) is calling upon visitors not to use recreational fireworks in the park and protected zones during Christmas holidays and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Most Slovaks will celebrate New Year with family
MORE than half of Slovaks, namely 54 percent, will celebrate the end of the year 2015 with their family, according to TNS Slovakia polling agency survey.
Ministry prevented President from visiting refugees
PRESIDENT Andrej Kiska, who wanted to give Christmas gifts and talk to Assyrian Christian refugees in the refugee camp in the town of Humenné on December 28, was not admitted to meet them, as they are allegedly in quarantine until January 10.
Conditions of Gripen jet fighters rental agreed
THE DEFENCE Ministry agreed with their Swedish partners on conditions including flying hours for the rental of Swedish Gripen jet fighters, the SITA newswire reported on December 30.
Highway Patrol has helped over 8,000 drivers
SINCE its launch in April, the Highway Patrol, a new cost-free service offered by the National Highway Company (NDS), has helped more than 8,000 drivers, with its cars driving more than 1.1 million kilometres.
Embassies record misuse of emergency lines
SLOVAKS have already grown used to the fact that upon crossing borders they receive a so-called welcoming automated SMS containing telephone contacts for respective authorities.
Business service centres seek excellence
The increasing number of business service centres (BSCs) in Slovakia aim to become centres of excellence turning their focus from providing services to research and development. This trend however creates challenges in seeking more qualified workers.
Education, health draw philanthropists
PHILANTHROPIC activities are gradually becoming a natural part of the corporate life of companies active in Slovakia.
Slovakia fails to spend EU funds by the end of 2015
About €1 billion will be unspent.
National hockey team boycott over
Hockey representatives signed a public commitment.
Polar Bears descend upon Žabokreky to enjoy cold water
Swimming in ice cold water is healthy.
More than 56 km of highways opened in 2015
Slovakia’s network of highways and dual carriageways was extended by more than 56 kilometres this year.
Bring your foreigner along to the SND
ALTHOUGH normally foreigners not mastering Slovak language enough can mostly enjoy only the music, dance and opera performances in Slovakia, the Slovak National Theatre offers, for a second time already, a unique chance in January.
2015: Health, judicial controversies
The end of the year brought rallies by teachers and nurses fighting for higher salaries.
Importance of ICT sector increases
Eset, IBM, T-Systems and mobile operators in addition to dozens of small companies comprise the information and communications technology (ICT) sector in Slovakia.
December: The year in business
Jaguar Land Rover is coming to Slovakia and more.
Book price round up proves success
DOBRÝ Anjel (Good Angel), a non-profit organisation, got a quarter of a million euros from Slovaks after the online bookshop Martinus.sk began giving customers the option to round up book prices and donating the difference.
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