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Foreigners: Events in Bratislava
Tips for performances and other events in the capital between October 14 and 23, including festivals, concerts, performance of Mireille Mathieu, fashion show, workshop, exhibitions and more.
The man who stood up against Mečiar
The conflict between Mečiar and Kováč affected a large part of the history of Slovakia in the 1990s. Mečiar brought many people into high politics, but only few of them stood up against his ever more authoritarian governing style. Kováč, who died aged 86 last week, was one of them.
Inappropriate police behaviour brought to Defence and Security Committee attention
Policeman threatened the underage boys, that in America they would be shot for running away.
European Tourism Forum in Bratislava looks at security and digitisation
Within its Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Slovakia hosted the most important European event in the field of tourism – the 15th European Tourism Forum (ETF).
Latest verdict may reverse similar lawsuits against ÚPN
One of the cases also involves the dispute with current Czech Finance Minister Andrej Babiš, based on witnesses whose confidentiality wasn't lifted.
VW scandal affected sales mainly outside Europe
While there was a slump after the Dieselgate scandal of VW, linked to cars made in Slovakia, sales have mostly evened out.
Investigation reveals more scandals in abused teenager case
Respective bodies have failed to effectively investigate allegations of child abuse in resocialisation centres.
Slovaks exhibited in Berlin
2,760 exhibitors attended the InnoTrans 2016 fair.
Slovak films wander across the globe
It seems that Slovak cinematography has set out on a conquest, being screened and finding viewers not just in Europe but also “down under”.
Public lecture in Bratislava and Košice by Pulitzer prize winning journalist
Deborah Nelson will talk in Slovakia about stories which are showing the new face of a changing world. Register now for the lecture for free.
Bratislava has a tree-house
Those interested can spend a night in the house fixed in a tree-top
The restrictions around the Reduta building end
Slovakia enters the second half of its presidency, but will no longer use the current main congress building
Construction production keeps falling
But it is gradually recovering from the July holiday break, according to an analyst.
Kováč to be buried with military honours
The public can bid farewell to the first Slovak president on October 12.
Eset expands to Germany
Opening an office in the Bavarian capital reflects the expansion of Eset in the region and increasing activities in German-speaking countries.
Kiska: Slovakia can learn much from Romania
The Slovak president is also ready to help the country join the Schengen club.
Draft budget could be more ambitious, analysts say
The Government sent the draft of the general government budget with a surplus for 2019 to parliament.
Industrial production kicked off again
Among the main reasons is the end of July corporate holidays.
Police officers will protect Bulgarian borders
The European Border and Coast Guard project was launched during Slovakia's EU presidency.
Fico silently met with CEFC representatives
The talks reportedly concerned the potential investments of the Chinese firm in Slovakia, however, Fico failed to disclose that he was having any meeting.
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- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
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