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Hackers stole passwords from Slovak website
A GROUP of hackers managed to steal passwords from the Slovak website SkTorrent, a site related to downloading and uploading files.
OECD: Too little money in Slovak education
TWO analyses by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) indicate that Slovakia should spend more money in the education system, OECD representatives said on February 19.
Lack of skilled labour main challenge
Changes to education necessary to fix high structural unemployment
INEKO: SaS and KDH have the best election programmes on health care
SHORTLY before the Slovak general election, the INEKO economic think-tank examined the election programmes of political parties concerning health care. According to its evaluation, Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) and Christian-Democratic Movement (KDH) have the best, along with those of Most-Híd and Sieť.
Post-summit: UK to cut allowances, Slovakia also impacted
AT THE recent European Union summit, some changes in internal rules were approved, as proposed by Great Britain. The compromise agreement defines relations between the EU and the UK based on the requirements of British Prime Minister David Cameron. Some of the agreements concern Slovaks in the UK.
Slovan lost first match in KHL play-off
THE Slovak team Slovan lost the first match of the first round of the KHL play-off in the Gagarin Cup with the CSKA Moscow team on February 21.
Tackling a crucial global challenge
Global hunger is both a consequence and a cause of poverty.
Leaders for What’s Next Need to Be Agile, Innovative and Flexible
As part of our 25th anniversary celebration Amrop Global CEO José Ignacio Leyún accepted the invitation of Amrop Slovakia to celebrate this milestone in Bratislava.
Restoration research to renew coffered ceiling in church
LAST year, restoration research and proposal for renewal of Baroque painted coffered ceiling which belongs among the most precious parts of the Evangelical Church in Rimavská Baňa were made.
Fico targets Matovič as part of campaign
WITH the recent tax fraud allegations he made against an opposition politician, Prime Minister Robert Fico is again seeking to raise suspicions against his political rivals as a pre-election tactic.
Nitra theatre’s jubilee is bad season
THE OLD Theatre in Nitra celebrates two anniversaries in 2016: the 65th anniversary of its founding and the 75th birthday of the man who worked there for 20 years and whose name it bears, actor and director Karol Spišák.
Magnetite is being mined at Bankov, after two decades
THE MINING of magnetite around Bankov, eastern Slovakia, has been renewed after 20 years. Unlike previous activities at the 12th biggest deposit of magnetite in the world, the mining, transport and processing should be environmentally-friendly, quiet and unobtrusive.
Too much choice?
Looking back at elections past, some clear trends emerge: the average Slovak party survives about as long as a mayfly and comebacks are rare.
On the balcony
Instead of standing up in the parliament and addressing the protesting teachers, Fico sent other soldiers to fight his fight.
Gov’t collects more taxes
BETTER collection of taxes and positive economic developments have boosted state coffers more than the Finance Ministry originally forecast.
Harabin wants to check mental condition of Supreme Court head
FORMER Supreme Court chair Štefan Harabin has filed a criminal complaint against current Supreme Court head Daniela Švecová and Juraj Kliment, head of one of the court’s panels for compromising the court’s independence.
Quote of the week
“I gave up my property in 2006 in favour of my children; I transferred it to my wife’s account … That much money was making me nuts.”
Michael Moore mentions Slovakia in his latest movie
IN HIS latest film Where to Invade Next, Michael Moore asks what positive lessons the USA can learn from other countries. Slovakia is mentioned, but only in error, the Sme daily writes.
Focus: Smer will need a partner in order to rule
HAD a general election been held in mid February, it would have been won by the currently governing Smer party on 34.6 percent of the votes.
Carrefour owner applies for restructuring in Slovakia
RETAIL Value Stores, the owner of Carrefour outlets in Slovakia, has applied for permission for restructuring, TASR learnt on February 18.
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 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
- Liberal MP's boxing challenge backfires as far-right MEP seizes the moment
- From eight to thousands of runners. How Košice marathon rose to prominence Photo
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- From eight to thousands of runners. How Košice marathon rose to prominence Photo
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Iconic Slovak barn still draws crowds. Without donors, it might have been lost Photo
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Legendary captain Zdeno Chára inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame Video
- Liberal MP's boxing challenge backfires as far-right MEP seizes the moment
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- 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
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