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Theories from a café cannot save Slovakia
A new party will emerge, but it must deliver on the expectations of voters who demand practical results, here and now.
Slovak soldiers fought the best against hacker attacks
Soldiers participating in international training used unique defence software developed by a military security technician.
Small amount of Slovak poultry used in restaurants
People should care more about the origin of the meat they eat, poultry farms say.
Only few Slovaks felt earthquake
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded with its epicentre 30 kilometres from Vienna.
Prosecution in excessive VAT refunds case launched
The case concerning the claim will also be discussed by MPs.
Deputy PM for investments gains greater powers
Deputy Prime Minister for Investments Peter Pellegrini (Smer) will coordinate EU funds and informatisation, but opposition MP Miroslav Beblavý is critical, pointing out an increase in bureaucracy.
Media should be free and diverse, not a geopolitical tool
Slovakia ranks 12th in the annual global ranking of press freedom; Central Europe fare less well.
Foreign Ministry launches emergency text messages
As the risks for Slovak citizens have been on the rise – be it natural disasters, or terrorist attacks – it is crucial to timely contact people who are at the site of a disaster, said the minister.
End of roaming fees
Roaming fees within the EU will be capped as of April 30, 2016, and cancelled in summer 2017.
Speaker of parliament underwent stomach surgery
Definitive results will be available in 7-10 days.
Bratislava mayor hopes the Old Bridge will open soon
While finished in December, the re-constructed Old Bridge has not yet been opened.
Cabinet postpones issuing of eHealth cards
The Supreme Audit Office questions appendixes to existing agreements.
Court awards €17,000 in compensation for unlawful sterilisation
After more than 10 years the case is not over as the verdict is not yet effective.
Pellegrini proposes reduction of schools
Optimising the network of primary and secondary schools may bring in additional funds for salaries of teachers.
Cloud computing is growing in popularity
Companies no longer just consider storing data externally, they do it.
Canispol Slovakia centre for working dogs opened
Working dogs and their handlers got a new training centre; early in 2016, a central-European training centre Canispol Slovakia was opened.
Top health-care manager leaves position
The new Health Minister Tomáš Drucker (Smer nominee) seems to cause big changes in the sector: deputy head of the Health-care Surveillance Authority (ÚDZS) Martin Senčák is also leaving his post.
Weapons from Slovakia used by terrorists, British gangs
Two Britons from Kent gradually bought three dozen non-functional weapons in a small shop in Partizánske (Trenčín Region) in western Slovakia.
Cycling star Sagan tried mountain bike race but fell
World cycling champion, Slovak Peter Sagan, tried a mountain bike race in Austrian Graz but fell.
Minister Plavčan is investigated again
The investigations was re-opened regarding the scandal connected with the incumbent Education Minister Peter Plavčan.
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