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Health Committee deals with CT Scanner and its own vice-chair
The Parliamentary Health Committee dealt with the overpriced purchase of a CT scanner for Piešťany Hospital, a scandal with which the committee’s vice-chair, opposition MP Alan Suchánek (OĽaNO-NOVA) was involved.
Slovak money-laundering company from Panama Papers was founded by Borec
The Latem Trading company which became high-profile after leaked information from the Panama Papers revealed that it helped with tax-dodging and money laundering, was co-founded by former Justice Minister Tomáš Borec.
Investigator may have decided prematurely in Mazurek case
Police President Tibor Gašpar addressed General Prosecutor Jaromír Čižnár to review on the procedure of the investigator in the case of Milan Mazurek.
Poll: Academy of Sciences is most trusted institution
The Slovak academy of Sciences (SAV) is the most trusted institution, a poll by the Focus agency showed.
Cabinet approves 6-percent rise in teachers’ salaries
University lecturers and regional-school teachers will see a 6-percent hike in their salaries from September 1.
Eva Nová, Colours of Sand to fight for European Film Award
Two Slovak films have been selected to compete for the “European Oscar”: Eva Nová was nominated as feature film and Colours of Sand as documentary, both by the Slovak Film and Television Academy (SFTA).
PM Fico: Islam has no place in Slovakia
Prime Minister Robert Fico has returned to work – and also to pre-election rhetoric, forgetting in the process the country’s past and also its current interests, NGOs opine.
Ireland’s vote for equality remains a source of pride
Coverage of the first weddings of same-sex couples in Ireland has shown how important it is for couples to finally have their relationships recognised as equal by our society and protected by the Constitution.
Less classical classics in SND
FIDELIO, the only opera written by Beethoven, does not belong among the “musts” of opera houses but it is an interesting part of repertories of most of them. To the Slovak National Theatre (SND), it returns after decades – and with some controversy.
Foreigners: Events in Bratislava
Tips for performances, exhibitions and other events in the capital between May 27 and June 5, including a Slovak folklore, premieres and derniere, concerts, party, classical and rock music, design, discussion, exhibitions, festivals and more.
New Drama 2016 has its winners
The festival called Nová drama/New Drama is not just a selection of theatre pieces premiered in Slovakia in 2015; but also a competition that saw its winners announced.
Ukrainian diplomat loses post due to cigarette scandal
Meanwhile, prosecution of the suspects started in Ukraine.
Fines for driving without e-stickers will drop
The Transport Ministry reduces fines and changes the periodicity of their imposition.
Gas leak complicates transport in Bratislava
The transport company has notified the public about changes to the transport schedule.
Interior Ministry will rent 50 luxury cars
The rental pertains to Slovakia’s presidency over the EU Council.
Recognising culture via food
A Restaurant Day event in Kunsthalle was aimed at shifting attitudes towards refugees.
Women in Slovakia earn more than one-fifth less
Slovak women earn 21.1 percent, i.e. more than one-fifth less than men.
High turnover in subsidised jobs
The Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ) has done an audit reviewing the support for employment and reducing unemployment among young Slovaks.
Unorthodox chess sets from Slovakia turn heads in Brussels
Makerstown is the first event of its kind, bringing together businesses and European policymakers.
Moody’s confirmed stable outlook of Slovak banks
Slovakia’s outlook reflects continued economic growth will support banks' loan quality and profitability over the next 12 to 18 months.
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