Archive of articles - March 2017, page 11

Slovakia in photographs

Slovakia via Vavrek's camera.

Regulator, under pressure, reverses utility price hikes

Parliament to consider proposed reform of the regulator later in March.

Slovakia's legal migrants increase but the numbers of illegal migrants fall

There are currently 93,000 foreigners legally residing in Slovakia, making up 1.7 percent of the population.

Trnava may benefit from PSA’s purchase of Opel

Slovak expert in car production recalls that the Trnava plant has the best quality production within the PSA Group.

Organisers of SIAF airshow receive prestigious international awards

The next airshow will take place in Sliač between August 26 and 27

Putin’s ideologist lectured students of Bratislava’s university

Economic University in Bratislava organised a lecture which turned into pro-Russian propaganda event.

Elite police officer arrested

Former NAKA officer is accused of accepting bribes and cooperation with the mafia.

Slovakia to be flooded by Roma is a hoax

​​​​Here is the overview of the hoaxes and fake news that appeared on the Slovak internet over the past week.

Foreigners: Events around Slovakia

Tips for performances and other events in the Slovak regions between March 10 and 19, including an opera premiere, illustration and glass exhibitions, a community market, and a lot of classical, rock, punk, dance, and other music.

Police officers filmed kicking woman charged with power abuse

Kollár denies immorality towards Čistý Deň resident, admits communication

Opposition politician accused of immoral behaviour towards a minor, a resident of the highly publicised Čistý Deň (Clean Day) resocialisation home.

Drug-trafficking criminal gang busted

A total of 13 drug dealers were charged in the Trenčín and Žilina regions.

Slovak hydropower plants circumvented rules

Ombudswoman discovered frequent violations of rules in the construction of small hydropower plants.

Slovakia to receive almost €150 m for D3 stretch

Slovakia, attempting to finish its network of highways and dual carriageways, will get financial support from Brussels.

An account long overdue

Scrapping the Mečiar amnesties would go some way towards restoring trust in the system.

Evka agency sues the state

The controversial company asks for compensation from the Agriculture Ministry.

Health Minister Drucker trusts the VšZP head

The minister says that the insurer will not adopt saving measures at the expense of its clients.

Police raid companies completing Mochovce plant

The National Criminal Agency (NAKA) is conducting a raid at several companies involved in the completion of the nuclear power plant in Mochovce (EMO).

SaS and OĽaNO-NOVA sign deal for regional elections

After skirmishes and negotiations, opposition parties signed an agreement on cooperation in the regional elections.