Archive of articles - November 2016
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RegioJet connection between Bratislava and Prague approved
The capitals of the two neighbouring countries will get a better train connection, starting with the effectiveness of the new timetable, from December 11.
Regulatory office: Electricity, gas and heat prices to fall in 2017
The Slovak regulatory office made an in-depth inspection and found that prices of energy for end users should be lower.
Regional courts in Slovakia searched in vain following bomb alert
Phone calls announcing a bomb at a specific institution have become frequent in Slovakia, despite fines and sentences. However, no court was specified in the call on November 30; and thus, all eight regional courts in the country had to be searched.
Cabinet condemns rather than scraps Mečiar’s amnesties
The so-called Mečiar’s amnesties, preventing the prosecution of any crime connected with the abduction of the son of then president Michal Kováč, should have already been scrapped.
UN defended Slovak woman dismissed following maternity leave
Slovak women often face gender discrimination in professional life; one of them did not succumb and turned to the courts due to lay-off after maternity leave. The UN came to her defence.
Non-transparent claims surround hospital
Foundation points to high prices of several procured items, but politicians see political motivation.
Surveillance bodies and MPs to look into Hlávková's allegations
“Young people must have the decency and the self-confidence to stand up when they see that the state is failing,” President Kiska said about the whistleblower.
Piešťany will not lose its airport for now
The airport will receive a subsidy from the Transport Ministry, but still needs to find a strategic investor.
Lajčák may get important UN post
Slovakia submitted the candidacy already in 2003.
E-letterboxes will be used later, again
The new launch of e-communication is set for July 2017.
Union demands hospitals to return money
The health insurer claims there are not enough funds for the health sector, but hospitals oppose the request.
Distrainors will be selected randomly
Parliament adopted new rules for distrainment proceedings and personal bankruptcies to make the system more effective.
Jaguar will produce Discovery in Slovakia
The new plant will be the only place to produce the model expect for Solihull.
Poverty threatens every fifth person
The most problematic groups are young people, single-parent families, families with many children, disabled people and the Roma.
Non-banking company’s ex-manager leaves hospital post
He proposed his own resignation, following media reports.
Supreme Court overturns verdict against Salmanovs
The father and son however remain in prison on other charges.
Foreigners: Events in Bratislava
Tips for performances and other events in the capital between December 2 and 11, including concerts, festivals, classical music, Georgian national ballet, cinema, Christmas markets, tour, exhibitions and more.
Taxify starts in Bratislava
Bratislavans can now call for a taxi via four applications.
Bratislava main station will get new face
But citizens and visitors of Bratislava will have to wait for a complete rebuilding of the station for some time more.
Activist complaining about arsenic in water is sued
Arsenic in the water in Orava region is 32-times the maximum level.
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- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
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- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
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- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
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- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
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- The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
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- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
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- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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