Archive of articles - June 2016
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The rare inhabitant of Nitra
Vivarium of Slovak Agriculture University in Nitra has a new member that comes from Philippines and is the most precious specimen that has been acquired so far in the 15-year history of the Vivarium.
Foreigners: Events around Slovakia
Tips for performances, exhibitions and other events in the Slovak regions between July 1 and 10, including festivals, classical music, concerts, outdoor events, competition and more.
Come to Olympic Games
The circulation of the Zika virus, spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, will not hinder us from having a safe and unforgettable event for athletes, participants and spectators, writes Brazilian health minister.
Brexit makes Brits in Slovakia feel self-conscious about their position
A few days after the UK voters decided to leave the European Union, Brits staying in Slovakia prefer to not go back home.
Deal with the Netherlands signed
Slovak Foreign Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajčák and his Dutch counterpart Bert Koenders signed a bilateral agreement on cooperation in various fields during Slovakia’s six-month presidency over the EU Council.
Pursuit of better education continues
July 1 does not bring only the beginning of Slovakia’s first-ever presidency over the EU Council, but also a protest of teachers.
JLR not changing its plans in Slovakia
Brexit impact on Slovakia’s car industry depends on agreement of the UK and the EU over their future relations.
Javorčík: We’ll be more than a crisis manager
Slovakia’s man in Brussels outlines plans for the EU presidency.
Apollo Business Centre to be demolished
The doomed Apollo Business Centre I in downtown Bratislava will be replaced by a new building, to be constructed by the HB Reavis Group developer.
Anton Šafárik to become new head of SIS
The new head of the Slovak Intelligence Service (SIS) shall be Anton Šafárik, the government decided on June 30.
Slovakia starts its presidency July 1
Slovak ministers have approved the country’s priorities of the presidency of the Council of European Union on June 30; while the presidency itself starts a day later.
Minister Kaliňák faces another no-confidence motion
Opposition MPs are seeking to recall Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák for a second time. The proposal was filed on June 24 and the vote takes place on June 30, beginning at 13:00.
VšZP prolonged contracts with two firms of Forai’s aunt
The state health insurer VšZP will not terminate contracts with two companies connected to the aunt of its former head, Marcel Forai.
Slovak plane made in Prešov receives EASA certificate
The Viper SD4, the first plane designed and made in Slovakia received a certificate for type from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Trnava carmaker unveils its new Citroen C3
Trnava-based carmaker PSA Groupe Slovakia rolled out its new Citroen C3, the mass production of which is slated to begin in September at its Slovak plant.
Man opens suspicious parcel, police evacuate post office
Nitra police are investigating a suspicious parcel delivered on June 29.
Drunk bus driver gets 45 days of jail in Croatia
Slovak tourist bus driver with as much as 2.39 pro mille blood alcohol halted by Croatian police on June 28.
Mišenka gets 25 years for explosion, co-defendant life sentence
Court case concerning explosion at Topoľčany-based company Euromont pronounces verdict.
We can fear the break-up of EU
The withdrawal of the UK from the European Union will impact also Slovakia, former Slovak finance minister Ivan Mikloš said in an interview for the Sme daily. Currently, he is an advisor to the Ukrainian prime minister.
City’s greener side is growing
Community gardens are starting to take root across the capital.
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