Archive of articles - March 2017
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Rockefeller is a paradise of hoaxes, here are the most absurd ones
The recently deceased David Rockefeller dominated the realm of hoaxes over the past week.
Slovak Hollywood to be built near Bratislava
Film Park Jarovce should be erected close to Slovakia’s borders with Hungary and Austria
People get used to integrated transport
Most passengers praise travelling across Bratislava Region on one ticket, but experts still point to some deficiencies.
Speaking Slovak still opens doors to many jobs for foreigners
Employers most frequently fill the more qualified and top positions with people from countries that perform better economically than Slovakia, while less qualified employees come from countries with lower GDP.
Survey: Foreign investors most upbeat about economy in eight years
Lack of qualified labour increases wage costs.
Bratislava’s borough of Rača opposes Bratislava airport’s development plans
The main runway at Bratislava airport needs a complex reconstruction; the airport would like to build a new runway on this occasion.
Bratislava has forbidden gambling in the city
The Entertainment and Games Association (AZaH) considers the vote to be illegal.
Jokes target artists for popular song covers
Some of Slovakia's well-known show-business celebrities came together to re-sing one of the most famous charity songs.
Parliament amends constitution to scrap immoral amnesties
President Andrej Kiska has 15 days to sign it into law or exercise a veto.
Foreigners: Events around Slovakia
Tips for performances and other events in the Slovak regions between March 31 and April 9, including a softball/baseball open day, modern-dance performances, a musical, a skiing/golf combined tournament, a tattoo show, a lot of music, exhibitions, and more.
TASR withdraws from contract with pro-Putin newswire
Slovak public-service TASR newswire after one month withdrew from the agreement with pro-Putin newswire Sputnik, after it has drawn media attention and criticism.
State inspectors found thousands of illegal workers last year
Labour inspectors and controllers of labour offices uncovered a total of 2,924 illegally employed people last year.
Cabinet amends the regulation act
The amendment boosting the position of the government in the activities and control of the regulatory authority, with good prospects of being passed soon in parliament.
Žilina airport head quits his position
Shortly after Slovak media slammed violation of airport rules by the CEO of Žilina airport, he resigned.
Commemorative plaque to Hungarian Jews unveiled in Petržalka
Over 1,700 prisoners were imprisoned in inhuman conditions in the Nazi camp located in Petržalka or Engerau in German.
Post-Brexit immigration rules to be settled “as early as possible”
Brexit is on, but it is unclear where it will leave UK citizens living in Slovakia
Brexit: Is citizenship an answer?
Citizenship has become a much more frequently discussed issue among Brits living in Slovakia and Slovaks living in the UK following the Brexit vote.
Week of Slovak Film offers insight into local cinematography
At the Lumiére cinema in the capital, Slovak movies will be screened with English subtitles; while elsewhere, it will depend on the choice of individual cinemas.
Investigator: We have cases where parents have sold their own daughters for sex
The price of a human when trafficked on the black market is between €3,500 and €20,000.
KPMG: Slovakia among EU countries at greatest risk after Brexit
Slovakia's economy is among those that will be most impacted by Brexit, the latest studies have shown.
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- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
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- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
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- 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
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- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
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- 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
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- 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
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- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
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- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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