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Education Ministry denies intimidation at schools
THERE have been no cases involving alleged intimidation of teachers vis-a-vis the current strike by management of their schools, the Education Ministry says.
Air pollution monitoring modernised
THE MONITORING of air quality in Slovakia has improved, with the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMÚ) having restored 35 monitoring stations and employed new mobile monitoring vehicles, along with unifying data transmission to a central database.
Looking ahead to 2016
After a 2015 filled with cooperation between the United States and Slovakia on many fronts, we are excited this year to build further on this strong foundation to bring our countries even closer together.
Cross-country rail fares may rise
After the state ZSSK scrapped its IC trains on the Bratislava-Košice route, private carrier RegioJet is pondering an increase in fares.
Slovak salaries continued increasing
THE OVERALL average salary in Slovakia amounted to €934 gross in 2015.
Trnava stadium among the nicest in the world
TRNAVA-based City Arena – A stadium of Anton Malatinský belongs to the 22 nicest new stadiums in the world.
E-marketplace receives the best evaluation
OF THE GOVERNMENT’S reform tools introduced within the changes to public procurement, the electronic marketplace receives the best marks.
Nicky’s Family to be broadcast on BBC
BRITISH public-service broadcaster BBC organised a public screening of Czech-Slovak film Nicky’s Family in London-based Lancaster House, which met with admiration and emotion.
Some schools end strike, others join
THREE events are planned for January 26, the second day of the teacher’s strike.
European Championships bring top skaters, special guest
THE ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2016 will bring to Slovakia, after 15 years, the continent’s best athletes, as well as a special guest.
EU: Two months to live
Top EU official predicts that March summit to fix broken asylum rules will be last chance to save Schengen.
Study critical of extra fees for electricity
WHILE prices of electricity as a commodity are falling, Slovak consumers have not seen a corresponding reduction in their bill.
Refugee crisis will stand out also in 2016
A responsible migration, asylum, and integration policy should be one of the priorities of the next government, but the programmes of parties leave little room for optimism, according to NGOs.
Human rights policies still found lacking
AT THE very end of the current government’s term refugees became the main issue on Slovakia’s minority and human rights agenda, but for much of the previous three years the excluded Roma communities and LGBTI issues topped the agenda, according to Zuzana Števulová from the Human Rights League non-governmental watchdog.
Cargo transport via Bratislava airport up
More room for cargo transport in Bratislava.
Dissatisfied teachers vow not to bow
Minister Draxler claims that the current government cannot commit the new government that will emerge from the election in March to undertake concrete measures.
Slovak ex-legionnaire sentenced for drug smuggling in USA
The group, of which he was member, tried to import 100 kilos of methamphetamine into the USA.
Touring a carmaker
The Slovak arm of German carmaker VW, interesting for visitors.
Kiska: Slovakia can draw inspiration from Prince Charles' projects
Slovak President Kiska visited a requalification centre in Scotland.
Blog: International community reacts to racist remarks
Instead of the usual resignation, we are seeing an incredible reaction by the international community living in Slovakia and support from Slovaks who protested against racism in a bar in Bratislava.
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