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Anti-award for sexist ad granted
The campaign run by a non-governmental organisation points to abuse of women’s bodies in advertisements.
Car show in Bratislava begins
Two European and more than 70 national premiers await visitors at the 2016 Car Show in Bratislava.
Teachers protest against government’s manifesto
Discontent teachers meet with speaker of parliament; education minister claims he respects the right of teachers to strike.
PM’s friend prosecuted in Pandur case
While the Austrian authorities were silent, a Czech court revealed that Miroslav Výboh, described as Prime Minister Robert Fico’s friend, was prosecuted in the Czech corruption case.
Fjúžn focuses on movement
MOVEMENT of individuals and groups is the leitmotif of the 11th year of the Fjúžn festival which annually puts focus on new minorities, i.e. migrants, refugees and people who come to Slovakia and settle here, seeking to connect them with Slovaks and among themselves.
Manifesto lacks concrete measures
The economic sector perceives the government’s programme statement as too vague, lacking ambition and not focusing on the business sector.
Sensorium explores creative technology
Sensorium 2016 is a conference that tries and studies computation in practice, in art, design and technology.
Agriculture minister postpones cutting down trees on Sihoť
Agriculture Minister Gabriela Matečná (SNS nominee) ordered an immediate cessation of felling trees on the Danube river island of Sihoť.
CT experts allegedly did not get the right market
Charges in the case of the purchase of an overpriced CT device allegedly dropped for comparing the prices with the Czech Republic.
Slovakia still lags behind in business environment
Despite good development, the country still needs to do more to catch up, PAS report shows.
Turkish Airlines to launch flights from Košice
Slovak government meanwhile plans to establish its own carrier and to connect Slovakia with the most important hubs in Europe.
Website advises where not to post ads
An initiative should prevent conspiracy websites from receiving money from online ads.
Slovak Goldman prize winner continues her fight
Slovak lawyer Zuzana Čaputová received the Goldman Environmental Prize for her successful campaign against a landfill in Pezinok.
Kiska: On election night I was waiting for a miracle
We have to learn to fight extremism actively, not tiptoe around it, says President Andrej Kiska in an interview for the Sme daily and The Slovak Spectator. He also admits he is glad elections are over and that the rhetoric of politicians is more cultured.
7 interesting solutions of Czech brewmasters for microbreweries
Czech beer – Pilsner lager – is probably the most typical product of a small country in the middle of Europe.
Parliament discusses government’s programme
PM Robert Fico remains in hospital; Pellegrini introduced the document.
Kotleba was not elected vice-chairman of defence committee
Parliament also refused initiative to hold a moment of silence for Tiso.
Commemorating the Holocaust in Petržalka
An international representation recalls the history of this area.
Mikloš to lead consultants for new Ukrainian cabinet
EU membership of Ukraine would bring boost for eastern Slovakia, says Mikloš
Study: Special schools failing Roma community
Branch classrooms from vocational schools situated near marginalised Roma communities are expensive and produce unskilled workers.
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