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Foreigners: Events in Bratislava

Tips for performances and other events in the capital between December 9 and 18, including party, concerts, festivals, Christmas markets, exhibitions and more.

7. dec 2016
Juraj Ivan

Slovak co-founded social network for millionaires

The Rich Kids social network is not for everyone: anyone can follow it, but only those who can afford the membership fee of a thousand euros per month can use it, co-founder of the network, Juraj Ivan, said for the Sme daily.

7. dec 2016
US Steel Košice

Speculations about the sale of USSK continue

U.S. Steel allegedly wants €1.5 billion for its plant in Košice.

7. dec 2016
Vladimír Mečiar

Mečiar amnesties condemned, but still effective

The parliament will vote to scrap the amnesties, but the opposition proposal is not expected to gain the necessary 90 votes in the second reading, due to lack of support from Smer and SNS.

7. dec 2016
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Most Slovaks fast on Christmas Eve

The survey also shows that many people go to church and send Christmas wishes via SMS and emails.

7. dec 2016
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Slovaks do not care about their heart much

The reasons for bad results in a study are bad lifestyle and long waiting periods for examinations.

7. dec 2016
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Drop in GDP growth caused by fewer investments

But the economy is still rising at quicker tempo than the rest of the eurozone and the EU.

7. dec 2016
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New law to depoliticise state administration

The opposition considers the law a wasted opportunity to change the current state.

7. dec 2016
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7. dec 2016
The precious originated from Krakovany – Stráže

Precious ring stolen from Balneological museum

Two thieves stole ancient gold ring and three brooches from Balneological museum in Piešťany.

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Pavol Barabáš also got a prize for Freedom under Load at the Slovak Cinematik festival in Piešťany.

Slovak films earn success abroad

Films seem to be a successful export commodity for Slovakia; in November, they were screened intensively in various countries and some even received awards at festivals.

7. dec 2016
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New portal for energy

The website includes the list of all duties the producers or suppliers of energy have.

7. dec 2016
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First LNG buses to operate in Zvolen

The aim of the project is to use alternative fuels and define the rules for using the infrastructure for alternative fuels in the European Union.

7. dec 2016
Marek Svatoš

Svatoš died of overdose

The coroner confirmed that the deceased ice-hockey player was addicted to heroin.

6. dec 2016
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Nurses to launch awareness campaign

They want to draw attention to their dwindling numbers.

6. dec 2016
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PISA: Slovak pupils below OECD average

The education minister says this suggests a need for reform.

6. dec 2016
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Regional elections closer to changes

Coalition MPs propose a one-round vote which will also save money.

6. dec 2016
The first tube of the Žilina tunnel.

First passage of the Žilina tunnel drilled through

It should be possible to drive along the whole road by October 2018 at the latest.

6. dec 2016
Iveta Radičová with her coalition partners in 2010. She was the first prime minister, but in Slovakia, politics is still mostly a men's job.

Childcare in the parliament? In Slovakia, not for now

In some western democracies, public institutions lead the way in promoting gender equality. In Slovakia it is the other way around.

6. dec 2016
The Glass Hall in the Primate’s Palace

Bratislava reports increase in visitors

The representative Glass Hall can now host social and cultural events for business people

6. dec 2016
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