Archive of articles - April 2016, page 13

Slovaks living abroad ask new cabinet for help

Slovaks abroad would like to see the finances for dealing with Slovaks living abroad rise to its former level of €1.33 million per year.

Benefits for employees and employers hiring people in poor regions

Benefits for employees and employers hiring people in poor regions

Cepka’s jubilee year hailed by SNG

A SLOVAK artist with an international impact, Anton Cepka, has the biggest exhibition held so far in the national gallery, to celebrate his 80th birthday.

Professionals in TRANSPORT

State budget with €878.9 million deficit in March

The state budget posted a deficit of €878.9 million at the end of March, which was €72.8 million, or 7.6 percent, lower than last year’s deficit at the same time.

Government proxy for Roma Pollák resigns, Most-Híd to fill the post

Outgoing Government Proxy for Roma Communities, Peter Pollák, officially resigns from his post on April 4, with the Most-Híd coalition party expected to fill it.

Two gliders collide, one crashes into roof of house

Two gliders collided in mid-air near Nitra, with one of the them crashing into the roof of a family house.

A female Muslim with child was attacked in Bratislava

Slovak police investigate the case of a Muslim woman robbed and attacked in downtown Bratislava on the same day as terrorist attacks in Brussels, March 22.

Peter Sagan wins 100th Tour of Flanders

Slovak cycling star Peter Sagan won the 100th Tour of Flanders, notching his first big classic race victory of this year.

Febiofest offers more than film screenings

AFTER some meagre years, the Febiofest film festival has expanded in Slovakia and offered nearly 150 movies in 10 sections over six days in Bratislava.

Committee spurs controversy

Choice of members reflects continued neglect, advocates say.

Do you master your time?

If only I had more time... I really have no time for this.. I am running out of time on this task.. Sorry I need to run... Every day we say things like this in our work and private lives. First thing in the morning we push our kids out of the house with “hurry up, we are late...” continue at work being late and not fully prepared for meetings. During lunch we eat whatever is available quickly, if we eat anything at all, and then go off to more meetings or tasks while our inbox has been filling up with important messages.

Slovaks consider themselves good drivers, despite frequent speeding

Slovaks consider themselves to be good drivers, but do not think the same about their countrymen; however, they maintain all the bad habits that Europeans have.

A reflection of reality

Like it or not, this is where Slovakia stands in 2016 – and the government reflects that.

WhatCity? explores public squares

A SERIES of conferences focused on public space and its management and use is seeking a better approach to city and town squares.

Hospitals: Health care sector needs €95 million

The Slovak Hospitals Association is happy with new health care minister.

Inspection sees no violence against Roma

Investigator stops prosecution of police officers in all cases.

NGO: Recognition of birds’ importance grows

April 1 is international Bird Day as well as Fools' Day.

Bratislava airport adds route to Manchester

Meanwhile the introduction of flights to Zaventem, Brussels main airport, has been postponed due to the recent terrorist attack.