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Brand new construction law out of sight
Instead of new legislation existing law is amended.
Opera on immortality has new life
RENOWNED German opera director Peter Konwitschny has already cooperated with the Slovak National Theatre several times – including the Boheme which is still on the repertoire.
Slovakia’s Danube Bike Trail to be extended
THE TOWNS of Šaľa and Nové Zámky will connect to the international cycle route EuroVelo 6.
Teachers and nurses join forces
PROTESTING teachers and nurses are reportedly planning joint protest actions to draw attention to the poor conditions in both sectors.
More tourists expected in 2016
THE NUMBER of tourists visiting Slovakia is estimated to rise by 5-7 percent in 2016.
V4 battlegroup is on standby
THE BATTLEGROUP of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries started its half-year standby within the European Union on January 1.
Registering for elections becomes easier
SLOVAKS living abroad willing to participate in the March 5 general election can now use a simpler way to register for the absentee ballot.
Shakespeare continues to influence
This year’s four hundredth anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare is not just an opportunity to commemorate one of the greatest playwrights of all time.
Luxurious hotels change hands
The hotel network Best Hotel Properties (BHP) of the J&T financial group sold two hotels: one in the High Tatras and one in Bratislava, during the final days of 2015.
Kažimír: State fared €1 billion better than planned
The cash deficit of the state budget reached €1.932 billion in 2015.
Slovaks consume spirits above the global average
Yet Slovaks rank below Russians and Ukrainians in the volume of hard liquor consumed.
Lajčák: Nord Stream II contradicts European policy on Ukraine
The planned construction of the Nord Stream II gas pipeline is clearly out of accord with European policy towards Ukraine, said Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajčák.
Media failed in presentation of refugees
The migration crisis has tested the media’s approach to minorities and revealed common stereotypes, prejudices and generalisations.
Dual education starts
But students are not as interested as expected
Investment support in Slovakia
Investment aid is regional support aimed at encouraging investments and creating new jobs in Slovakia
Fairtrade unknown to Slovaks
SLOVAKS do not know the Fairtrade mark, which seeks to sell products and other goods at a price that offers farmers in developing and poor countries a chance to make a living from their production.
Slovakia’s meanness deterring more than migrants
Country’s hard line on migrants last year dismayed thousands of younger, more liberal citizens.
FNM ceased to exist - or was re-born
THE NATIONAL Property Fund (FNM) which was established after the fall of communism to control privatisation of state-owned companies, including strategic ones, was abolished at the end of 2015.
Fatalities and injuries recorded in Slovak mountains
IN THE SLOVAK mountains, a total of 152 injuries were recorded by the Mountain rescue Service (HZS) between December 23 and January 4, of which seven were fatal. Six more took place on the Polish side of the Tatras.
Javorčík: Slovakia is “half-chairing” the EU
SINCE January 1, Slovakia is in the state of “half-chairing” the European Union, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to the EU, Peter Javorčík, said as quoted by the TASR newswire.
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