Archive of articles - December 2016
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Velez-Zuzulová second in World Cup race in Semmering
At the place she first won a World Cup race in 2012, at the Austrian resort of Semmering, Slovak skier Veronika Velez-Zuzulová came in second.
Poll: People love Christmas, hate commercialisation and stress
Almost all Slovaks celebrate Christmas; but almost half of them do mind the commercialisation and stress connected with the holiday.
Focus poll: Danko most likeable politician, Kotleba the least
The exclusive opinion poll of the Focus agency conducted for the Sme daily in December evaluated the popularity of party chairmen among the population.
First case of bird flu in Slovakia
Slovakia is now on the list of countries in which bird flu has occurred.
Politicians comment on Slovak EU Presidency
The presidency winds up on December 31; some Slovak politicians are now summing up the past six months.
2016 top stories: Is kissing with Slovaks really a challenge?
Foreigners in Slovakia do not always have it easy. And Slovak people may not be as poor as they claim. Peter Sagan and Donald Trump also feature among The Slovak Spectator’s most popular stories in 2016.
Parliament to elect new ombudsman
The term of incumbent ombudswoman, Jana Dubovcová, will expire on March 28.
Javorčík proud of Presidency’s trade achievements
Malta takes over the EU presidency from January 1.
MPs passed 59 laws since the March election
They have preferred draft bills proposed by the cabinet.
Christmas behind bars
More than 200 foreigners spent Christmas behind bars but there is some festive cheer to be found, even in prison.
Bratislava-Schwechat oil pipeline might be not built
Slovak economy minister Žiga is not interested in something that the public does not like.
Foreigners: Events in Bratislava
Tips for performances and other events in the capital between December 30 and January 8, including concerts, party, swing evening, classical music, market, meditation, exhibitions and more.
UPDATED: Foreigners: Events around Slovakia
Tips for performances and other events in the Slovak regions between December 30 and January 8, including New Year’s concerts, parties, exhibitions, etc.
Waving old year farewell, welcoming 2017
Unlike the three days of Christmas, of which especially the first two are more low-key and family occasions, New Year’s Eve means going out, socialising and enjoying memorable parties.
Firms do not trust payment morals of clients
Companies across eastern Europe, including Slovakia, are not very disciplined when paying invoices.
Charities to receive food after minimum durability
The amendment also redefines rules for retailers and food producers.
New competition on ferry to be announced in January
The conditions should be more transparent than they are now.
Slovak ski representatives get unpleasant present
The problem pertains to a disagreement over signing the document that sets the statute of a representative.
“Facebook” is the most searched word
Among the jumpers are ice hockey championship or Marian Kotleba.
Amateur pyrotechnics prohibited in Bratislava, also on New Year’s Eve
While it is possible to buy amateur pyrotechnics, people using them risk a fine in the capital.
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- 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
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- 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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