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Rule of law still only on paper
Government open to the initiative but says additional checks and balances are needed.
Businesses expect improvements
The new programme statement of the government does not indicate any changes to lengthy and insufficient law enforcement or numerous laws complicating business-making which hinder the improvement of the business environment in Slovakia.
Justice Ministry opens new website
The Justice Ministry on April 1 launched an eLegislation system designed to create new legislative proposals as part of the legal and information website Slov-Lex.
Východná hosted sheep festival
The nationwide shepherds’ feast – Ovenálie, with presentations of cheese and farm products, took place for the eighth time in the village Východná, in northern Slovakia, in mid-June.
Castle of Stará Ľubovňa exhibits relic of St. Raymond
Visitors may see the relic of the Spanish patron in the sacristy of the castle chapel of Saint Michael exclusively during the summer season of 2016.
Programme of the Coronation Bratislava festival
Friday, June 24 – Sunday, June 26
Maria Theresa will be crowned in Bratislava once again
Bratislava recalls its famous history as the coronation city.
Smer’s parliamentary caucus supports Kaliňák
President Kiska indicated in his annual speech that Kaliňák should leave.
Quote of the week
“There is probably no one who would believe the story that someone brought €12 million in cash in briefcases.”
Hlina says Christian Democrats "are back"
In a surprise, controversial politician chosen as new chief for once prominent party.
New law allows direct penalties on companies
Following international pressure, Slovakia introduces direct criminal liability for legal entities.
Merkel believes Slovakia will master its presiding agenda
German Chancellor and Slovak PM discuss the EU Council presidency and economic topics.
EC may fine Slovakia for landfill
The country may pay for not implementing the 2013 ruling.
Regulatory authority reduces feed-in tariffs
Investment in new renewable energy sources or cogeneration units will become less lucrative.
Witness from the Kaliňák case about interrogation: I was terrified
Rybanič talks about bringing to public notice account transfers made by Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák.
Košice enjoys a new direct flight to Istanbul
The route will connect eastern Slovakia to the world.
Centroom building fixed, flats’ owners financed the repair
Residents of the ill-fated Centroom building in Piešťany can return to their homes after months of living in rented spaces.
Slovaks' Individual consumption per capita 20-30 percent under EU average
The actual individual consumption per capita in the European Union in 2015, when expressed in purchasing power parity, ranged between 51 percent of the EU average in Bulgaria to 137 percent of the EU average in Luxembourg.
June summit of European Council to focus on migration, Brexit
Prime Minister Robert Fico and Foreign Ministry State Secretary and Government Proxy for the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the EU Ivan Korčok should lead Slovakia's delegation at the European Council session to be held in Brussels between June 28-29.
Teachers’ salaries to increase six percent, they still threaten to strike
Parliament will increase the wage rate of some pedagogical and career workers as of September 2016 by six percent.
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