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Interior Minister Kaliňák faces a lot of explanation
Shortly after a failed no-confidence vote and three weeks before Slovakia is to take over EU presidency, Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák is facing a case that may put an end to his political career.
Hlina to lead KDH
MP Alojz Hlina who only recently joined the now non-parliamentary Christian-Democratic Movement (KDH) was elected its chairman on June 11.
EU presidency and novelties mark the cultural summer in Bratislava
The summer cultural festival in the capital expands in its 41st year which is also marked by Slovak presidency of the EU Council.
Security concerns impact holiday plans
Slovakia may benefit from the situation as it is considered safe.
Slovakia loses its first EURO 2016 match against Wales
The Slovak national football team lost its first points at the EURO 2016 championship in France, being defeated by Wales 1:2.
Tatra bears entertain British readers
While Slovak media headlined bear fiddling next to a children’s respiratory clinic in Dolný Smokovec, northern Slovakia, with “terror to parents”, British Daily Mail says “the bear shows skills and delighted children”.
Occupying the centre ground
The situation in Slovakia suggests that democracy may not be quite as sickly as it is sometimes portrayed.
University: Slovakia lacks IT lecturers
The financing of universities should change to reflect the labour market demands, according Emil Fitoš of the Atos IT company.
Slovak and Bulgarian gas transporters sign memorandum
Eastring has acquired the status of a so-called ‘EU project of common interest’.
Eustream: We will ask Brussels for help
Slovak-Polish gas pipeline continues as planned.
MPs want to convene committee session on Bašternák case
Opposition MPS called on Interior Minister to relieve the police patrol that stopped businessman Ladislav Bašternák of its obligation of confidentiality.
Slovakia criticises Russian MPs for twisting history
Three communist MPs in Russia’s Duma have proposed that Soviet-era soldiers who served during the invasion be afforded war veteran status.
Mayors not ready for prison breaks
System of warning or informing locals living close to prisons is missing.
Manhunt for escaped prisoner continues
On the run from Leopoldov prison since early June, events recall 25 year old jailbreak.
Quote of the week
“Hatred is a very bad political platform and also has an ugly face.”
Cloudy forecast
Early June saw most ministers of the ruling Smer hard at work – but mostly making politics rather than policy in their respective departments.
Brexit impact hard to estimate
After 3.6 percent growth in 2015, Slovakia’s economy should grow by 3.3 percent in 2016.
RTVS fees bring coalition discord
Culture minister threatens to resign. The position of SNS caused some observers to wonder whether the party might be aiming to get an influential post in RTVS.
Billa joins other retailers with hefty fine
The agriculture minister indicates a reduction of monetary damages is in the works.
Analyst: Foreign trade in April made up for a weak March
The foreign trade surplus increased in April 2016 to €404 million, fulfilling expectations after weaker “Easter” figures in March.
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