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Interior Ministry: 150 people granted asylum this year
In 2016, a total of 21 people have applied for asylum; in the same period of time, 150 people's applications were granted while 15 were rejected. Slovakia also offered complementary protection to two people, while three were denied it.
Teacher gets 3-year suspended sentence for sexual abuse of minor
Former teacher Dana Kováčová, charged with sexual abuse of a minor, was sentenced by the appellate Prešov Regional Court on May 11 to a suspended three-year sentence with five years’ probation, and has been banned from teaching for seven years.
InterReCo 2016 business forum opens in Košice
A two-day business forum aiming to help establish new economic relations between Germany and eastern Slovakia has been opened with panel discussions in Košice on May 11.
Cabinet approves changes to legislative council
The government’s Legislative Council will have some new members, with the cabinet approving personnel changes proposed by Justice Minister Lucia Žitňanská (Most-Híd) at its May 11 session.
Law to take politics out of state hires
Changes emphasise experts over party loyalists in state administration jobs.
Foreigners: Events in Bratislava
Tips for performances, exhibitions and other events in the capital between May 13 and 22, including a special museum night, concert, party, classical, folk and live music, a food day, swing rag day, drums, Eco Village, fashion show and more.
Slovakia lost another World Cup match
The Slovak national hockey team lost all three points in the fourth match in the IIHF World Championships 2016 against Belarus. The match ended with the result 2:4.
Tourist numbers likely to break records in 2016
Slovakia may see the number of tourists increase this year, partly also thanks to its presidency over the EU Council in the second half of 2016.
Debt in health sector rises to €550 million
State-run hospitals tackle problems with late payments for medicaments and medical materials, but also costs for their employees.
2015 was the best year for Volkswagen
In spite of the diesel gate scandal and the launch of new models the Slovak arm of the German carmaker keeps growing.
Kaliňák defends shooting at people smugglers
The interior minister talks about ordinary police actions, while the president would need more information.
State money to be used to build new Bratislava hospital
The new university hospital in Bratislava may not be financed via the public-private partnership (PPP) project, as was originally planned.
Health insurers’ profit dispute sent to the EU court
Slovakia has made a step towards reversing an arbitration ruling over the ban of generating profits on private health insurers, the Finance Ministry says.
Disciplinary proceeding against Harabin postponed
Former Supreme Court president Štefan Harabin will learn the verdict on whether or not his statements addressed to Supreme Court chair Daniela Švecová stepped over the line on May 13.
Defence Ministry to continue in modernisation process
152 exhibitors from more than 20 countries are showcasing their equipment at Incheba Exhibition Centre through May 12.
Campaign to help people in Syria launched
White medical coats sprinkled with blood filled Bratislava’s streets.
Laundry leasing expands to Slovakia
THE AUSTRIAN family company Salesianer Miettex continues its expansion to Slovakia in May 2016.
Lumberjacks from Hauerland
Horná Štubňa belongs among the villages of the German-language belt in Slovakia, close to the famous ancient mining town of Kremnica. This area is composed of 24 villages and known as Hauerland.
Panama Papers connect PM’s friend with oligarchs
A company whose owner is mentioned in the Panama Papers owns one-third of luxurious hotel DoubleTree by Hilton.
Slovakia lost match against Germany
The Slovak national hockey team lost all three points in the third match in the IIHF World Championships 2016 against Germany. The match ended with the result 1:5.
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