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UPDATED: Foreigners: Events in Bratislava
Tips for events in the capital between February 12 and 21, including a lot of classical music, dance premiere, dance performance, organised hike, ballet, oper,a jazz and world music, and more.
ETP: State could learn from our work with Roma
WHILE some mayors struggle to improve life in segregated Roma settlements, the non-profit organization ETP Slovakia has helped hundreds of marginalized people construct their own houses. The Slovak Spectator spoke to its director Slávka Mačáková about ETP’s success and how the state often ignores proven methods that succeed.
Bratislava to repair roads before EU presidency
THE SLOVAK capital intends to repair 29 road sections with a total length of 37 kilometres by the start of Slovakia’s EU Presidency in July.
Parties pledge to strengthen the right to information
TEN of 12 political parties publicly pledged to strengthen the right of the public to information by adopting the proposals of three non-governmental organisations.
Ombudswoman concerned about freedom of speech
OMBUDSWOMAN Jana Dubovcová turned to the government, saying that some ministries selectively inform the media.
US chargé praises work of special regiment in Žilina
CHARGÉ d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Slovakia Liam Wasley paid a visit to the 5th regiment of special designation in Žilina on February 9.
Property prices up in 2015
BANKING analysts agree that property prices in Slovakia increased last year, which indicates a gradual restoration of the market.
Nurses lost their fight for salaries
THOUGH more than 500 nurses left hospitals in late January, it was not enough to persuade the government to accept their conditions.
Decision on lawsuit against quotas by year's end
THE LAWSUIT filed by Slovakia regarding refugee relocation quotas among EU-member states will be decided on by the end of the year, said European Court of Justice President Koen Lenaerts during his visit to the Slovak Supreme Court.
AeroMobil displayed in Dubai
SLOVAK company AeroMobil is participating in the current edition of the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai.
Former military intelligence head to be tried
FORMER head of the Military Intelligence Service (VSS) Roman Mikulec may soon face the court.
BLOG: Central Europe enjoys strong start into a turbulent year
While the first readings of the year from CEE industry are encouraging, the worrying signals from its dominant export markets emerge.
First Slovak Holocaust museum opens
THOSE who survived and were able to return to the former work- and concentration camp in Sereď, now turned into the first Museum of Holocaust in Slovakia, agree that it should have happened long ago.
Teachers suspend the strike
THE INITIATIVE of Slovak Teachers (ISU) will interrupt the strike as of February 15. The strike started on January 25.
Slovan advances to KHL playoffs
PLAYERS of Slovak ice-hockey team Slovan Bratislava won a decisive match in the Continental Hockey League (KHL).
Slovakia ranks among most miserable economies
THE BLOOMBERG newswire listed Slovakia among 20 countries with the world’s most miserable economies.
PSA may move part of its production to Slovakia
FRENCH carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroën wants to stop the night shift in its plant in Poissy, close to Paris, reduce production and cut 850 jobs.
Fico will not be prosecuted for anti-Muslim statements
THE REGIONAL prosecutor’s office in Bratislava dismissed a criminal complaint against Prime Minister Robert Fico for his statements regarding the Muslim community.
Campaign: Tax fraud allegations fly
PM Robert Fico spins campaign against one of the centre right leaders Igor Matovič.
Solving an unpleasant legacy at last
Old environmental burdens require action.
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