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Slovak trio to play at Israeli jazz fest
THE RED Sea Jazz Festival in the Israeli city of Eilat will feature, among other musicians, the Slovak Pacora Trio band. They will be the only representatives of central and eastern Europe at the winter edition of the festival, to take place between February 11 and 13, 2016.
Blog: Preventing skiing-related knee injuries
A surgeon’s perspective
Slovaks look to space research
Membership in ESA brings more opportunities for scientists and developers.
Unused capacity could lead to better research
Finding ways to use the potential of schools is necessary.
Month of Photography in new venues
ALTHOUGH the annual festival Month of Photography had to swap places in 2015, this did not harm or diminish the exhibitions offered in the Slovak capital during the month of November.
EPH bought stake in SE, Slovakia still has 17-percent option
THE CZECH company Energetický a průmyslový holding’s (EPH) subsidiary EP Slovakia BV (EP Slovakia) on December 18 signed a contract with the company Enel Produzione, a subsidiary of Italian Enel company, for the sale of 66% of the share capital held by the latter in Slovenské elektrárne (SE) energy utility.
Bondra to be introduced into IIHF Hall of Fame
FORMER successful Slovak ice-hockey player Peter Bondra will be introduced into the International Ice-Hockey Federation Hall of Fame.
Another D1 highway section opens
A NEW D1 highway section from Fričovce to Svinia near Prešov was opened to traffic on December 17 following construction work lasting four years that swallowed up €129.4 million excluding VAT.
New US ambassador to Slovakia should be Adam H. Sterling
US PRESIDENT Barack Obama has announced he would appoint Adam H. Sterling to the post of the country’s ambassador to Slovakia; however, the nomination still needs to be approved by the Senate.
President Kiska returned anti-terrorism bill to parliament
PRESIDENT Andrej Kiska refused to sign the anti-terrorism bill, and thus the Slovak parliament will have to meet one more time at this year’s last session, on December 21 in the afternoon.
Slovakia expects solid growth, new carmaker boosts prospects
Though the campaign will only officially start next year, 2015 has already been marked by the approaching parliamentary elections.
The watchdogs are on guard
If the election campaign holds few optimistic prospects for Slovakia at the start of the coming year, let the continuing determination and commitment of the responsible journalists – in Sme, in Denník N, or wherever else – be one of the little sparks of hope for 2016.
Climate challenges remain
AMBITIOUS but not concrete. That is how environmentalists and climatologists describe the climate deal reached in Paris. Slovakia’s Environment Ministry says it will “bring a turn in the fight against climate change”.
Electronic toll stickers offer more ease in use
Charging cars up to 3.5 tonnes for kilometres driven on toll roads is not proposed.
Blog: December is a busy month for NGOs
In Slovakia, non-profit organisations non profits are very busy in December. Actually it's the month of International Volunteer Day on December 5, Mikuláš, Christmas and its markets.
Slovakia will not accept migrants from Turkey
SLOVAKIA will not be one of the countries to voluntarily admit people who have been granted refugee status in Turkey.
Penta becomes majority owner of Sberbank Slovensko
THE PENTA Investments group on December 17 signed a contract with Sberbank Europe AG to purchase a 99.5-percent stake in Sberbank Slovensko, the Slovak bank announced on the same day.
Slovakia purchases guns worth €23 million
SLOVAKIA is to buy more than 46,000 guns and related equipment worth almost €23 million (before VAT) to be used by police, prison guards, customs officers and the military, the TASR newswire learnt on December 17.
Judicial Council chair to file disciplinary proposal against Harabin
JUDICIAL Council chair Jana Bajánková will file a motion to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Štefan Harabin over his statements against Supreme Court chair Daniela Švecová, the TASR newswire learnt on December 17.
Olympic winner Anastasiya Kuzmina may end up on the street
A ROW has broken out about the flat in Banská Bystrica that is home to Olympic gold medal winning biathlete Anastasiya Kuzmina, and there is a threat that she and her family may have to move out, the Pravda daily reported on December 17.
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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