Archive of articles - August 2016, page 12

Foreign trade surplus grows

The trend is expected to continue in the coming months.

Judge speaks up against the prosecution of prosecutor

Charges were pressed for a deed that obviously does not show signs of the charged crime and charges were pressed “too easily”, Judge Peter Šamko writes. The General Prosecutor calls his statement unprofessional.

Briton got conditional sentence for attacking Slovak policeman

The British citizen of Syrian origin detained at Košice swimming pool was sentenced for attacking a public official.

Dozens of trainee soldiers probably poisoned by food

As many as 87 trainee soldiers out of 195 engaged in basic training at the Training Battalion in Martin in Žilina Region were most likely poisoned by food or beverages.

Slovakia has drawn only 1.85 percent of available EU funds

The country is utilising the seven-year funding package of the EU for the third year.

Slovak woman linked to attempted coup

But she denies the reports, and considers turning to the courts.

Foreigners try to replace Slovak gangs

After a number of domestic organised crime groups formerly active in Slovakia have been disintegrated, criminal groups comprised of other countries’ citizens based on ethnicity have made attempts to replace them.

Photographer Kállay’s exhibition nears its end

It seems to be hard to select works for a retrospective exhibition, especially of such a prolific photographer as was Slovak Karol Kállay.

The story of eagle Anička ends for the media

The life of the Slovak eagle contained all the elements of a captivating story - love, betrayal, drama, action, death, and even unexpected gender reassignment. That story, however, is now over.

Riding the rivers of Slovakia (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)

This regularly updated feature on Slovakia's waterways includes tips for finding lazy rivers and rushing rapids.

Slovak athletes compete in Rio, with oscillating success

Despite some problems occurring at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Slovak athletes may win a total of six medals, the Sme daily wrote.

Bratislava hotel wants to apologise to refused Turks

The recent scandal concerning a Bratislava-based hotel refusing to accommodate Turkish students has additional consequences.

Slovak candidate for UN SG finished second to last

Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajčák will, with all probability, not become the Secretary General of the United Nations.

Rail bridge collapses in High Tatras, transport put off

The collapse of part of a rail bridge following a landslide on August 5 has put a stop to rail transport between Vyšné Hágy and Tatranská Polianka in the High Tatras.

Labour Ministry proposes monthly minimum wage of €435

The minimum monthly wage in Slovakia keeps being increased, and now, it may rise by €30 to €435.

Exhibition highlights François Kollar

Photographer left Slovakia and gained renown in France.

Pride back in Bratislava

LGBTI community still pushing for legal changes to guarantee rights.

Ruling on G-tariff raises many issues

Popular medical mushrooms in China grow also in Slovakia

Among the medical mushrooms growing in Slovakia belongs for example the mushroom of eternal youth. A healthy lifestyle advisor recommends it also to his clients.