Archive of articles - January 2017
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Blog: A dream come true
Bratislava's Poetry Slam returns with a second edition
What if Zuzana Hlávková really had become a ballet dancer?
A photography student portrays people who speak out and bring positive changes to society, among them whistleblower Zuzana Hlávková and poet and activist Mirka Ábelová.
Slovak neurosurgeons discover unique brain surgery method
The new technique reduces the risks of paralyses after the procedure.
Carmakers’ trade unions want higher salaries
Trade unionists in Volkswagen and Kia are negotiating for a rise in salaries.
Police to check Slovak soldiers in Ukraine
The law enabling the prosecution of nationals fighting in organised armed group abroad has been valid for more than a year, but as yet nobody has been charged.
Bratislava’s transport company is the most transparent
Only one Slovak firm appeared on the list of most transparent companies in the V4.
Health care improving but slowly
The Slovak health-care sector outperforms Hungary and Poland, but lags behind the Czech Republic.
National gallery offers free admission, ancient and modern exhibitions
It seems that the proverb saying that quality is more crucial than quantity is true also for the Slovak National Gallery.
Controversial castle garage opened to public
Construction raised protests from Bratislavans as it was built over the remains of Romano-Celtic constructions.
Criminal liability: Firms should focus on prevention
Preparation for all the risks arising from a new criminal liability law seems inevitable.
Records for weather broken in both extremes
Weather in Slovakia was unusually warm and wet last year. January 2017 was the coldest in 30 years.
State health insurer terminates contracts with specialists to cut costs
VšZP faces estimated loss of €200-210 million.
Sólymos calls on Slovaks to use non-polluting fuel for heating
Smog situation expected to improve Tuesday thanks to the change in weather.
Councillors to again discuss opening hours of restaurants in the Old Town in March
Last year the Old Town registered a number of complaints on noisy pubs.
Polish President decorates Slovak soldiers
The soldiers received Poland's Afghanistan Star medal for excellent performance in carrying out their duties with the Polish contingent in Afghanistan.
Doyen of Lúčnica folk troupe turns 90
Lúčnica is a successful Slovak folklore ensemble that performs both at home and abroad, cooperating with various artists and performers and has been evolving through the decades into its current modern form.
Top constitutional lawyers call for scrapping amnesties
Former Constitutional Court judges, constitutional lawyers and academics say parliament should pass a constitutional law to abolish Mečiar’s amnesties.
Fico: EU only errand boys of America regarding some issues
The Slovak PM opined that relations between Russia and America should be revised without delay – and that sanctions against Russia should be scrapped, first by the US and then by EU as a whole.
Crystal Wing awards for 2016 went to 12 Slovak celebrities
Twelve Slovaks received the annual award for their feats in the year 2016, while two more celebrities got a lifelong contribution award in the 20th year of Crystal Wings.
Rating agency forecasts reducing the debt for Slovakia
The rating agency expects economic growth for Slovakia in the next three years – at the level of about three percent annually.
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