Archive of articles - February 2017

Medical supplier fined for Cypriot go-betweens

The first sanction for unclear ownership structure has become valid.

Ombudswoman: MFA violated the constitution

Transparency International Slovensko now prepares a lawsuit.

Poll: Support for non-systemic parties rises

The current ruling coalition would fail to collect enough votes to have a majority if a general election was called now.

North-south gas interconnection moves closer

Slovak gas projects will receive finances from the European Union.

Slovak drama of the early 20th century goes English

Visual art, dance and music are universal means of expression; drama, on the other hand, is determined and limited by the language it is performed in. To offer the world at least a taste of Slovak drama, the Theatre Institute has prepared an anthology in English.

Economic sentiment continues rising

It achieved its highest level in the past six years.

Prosecutor drops charges in bark beetle case

Two former ministers did not allow logging in valleys stricken by the wind calamity.

New levies outbalanced positive changes

The business environment still has weaknesses and no improvements in the most critical areas have been adopted, entrepreneurs say.

Stopping extremism before it starts

Schools in Slovakia must do a better job of developing their students’ critical thinking skills from an early age, US envoy says.

Another Slovak to be beatified

Salesian priest Titus Zeman is the first Roman Catholic priest-martyr from the communist era.

Danko’s popularity keeps falling

The SNS chair suffers mostly because of the controversial military promotion and his following actions.

Bratislava goes virtual

The Memory of Bratislava project brings the history of Bratislava to experts as well as the general public in a modern – electronic – form.

Slovak premiere of Jim Jarmusch's film, Gimme Danger, takes place in Bratislava

The film-maker personally agreed to the exclusive screening at the Lumière Cinema.

Tkáč has sold his energy business in EPH

The transation was announced last October.

Retail chains will sell more local food

The Agriculture MInistry wants to see more local food on the shelves.

Lack of qualified labour needs to be addressed

After visiting carmaker PSA in Trnava, PM Fico says that people do not want to work even for more than €1,300.

Roma proxy: It's futile to take positive steps when discrimination remains

Ravasz’s predecessor Pollák responded that a solution to the Roma problems is not going to come from this governmental strategy.

Extension of higher collective agreements in Slovakia returns

Creating Brain Friendly Culture with Leaders for What’s Next

Amrop continuously expands the portfolio of its Leadership Consulting Services and brings the most up-to-date and edge services.