Archive of articles - January 2016, page 13

President’s address focused on domestic issues

RATHER than potential threats from the migration crisis, what affects the lives of people in Slovakia are domestic issues, President Andrej Kiska said in his New Year’s address.

The oldest church in Orava

SLOVAK painter Janko Alexy used to roam around Slovakia in his young years, painting squares, churches, castles, and landmarks.

Availability of skilled workforce still among Slovakia’s main strengths

Slovakia no longer offers the 19-percent corporate tax and low labour costs that attracted many investors in the country a decade ago. However, it still boasts tradition in a number of industries that investors find a useful basis for their businesses in the country, as well as labour force with, for instance, decent language skills.

Startup ecosystem to expect smart progress

Whereas the Slovak startup scene has been experiencing a boom and creating approximately 1,000 innovative companies each year, new investors and the government’s priorities in supporting young entrepreneurs’ activities have appeared.

Whistleblower law is weak in practice

Employees reporting corruption eligible for protection but inspectorates can’t keep up.

Banks support culture, health, etc

IN 2014, non-profit activities of banks were dominated by cultural and charity projects. Banks supported hundreds of socially beneficial projects, usually from several life spheres simultaneously.

Seeking aid for poorer regions

Slovakia has some examples of firms continuing the tradition

New winter video campaign to promote city of Bratislava

A SERIES of winter videos that have been developed by the Bratislava Tourist Board (BTB) will promote Bratislava as a tourist destination.

Christmas Eve again busiest day for telecom operators

SLOVAKS on Christmas Eve this year again sent more text messages and made more telephone calls than usual.

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