Archive of articles - April 2017, page 8
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Special ice cave formations
Unique decorations do not appear every year.
The use of e-letterboxes still minimal
Companies are obliged to start e-communication as of July, though state authorities are not even fully prepared.
Slovak post releases Easter stamp
New stamp has a pelican motif.
Slovak invented keyboard for virtual reality
PunchKeyboard is a virtual keyboard on which users can write thanks to virtual reality drivers without leaving the simulated environment.
Topic: Housing (Excercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Presentations.
Glossary: Mortgage state bonus: How the young can cut their living costs
Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.
Slovak firm constructing roller coasters for Disney aims high
Stakotra Manufacturing constructs new plant in Pieštany.
Volkswagen thrives in Bratislava
The German carmaker has invested €1.9 billion in Bratislava over the last five years.
Transport minister silently replaces Bratislava airport director
The ministry explained the change as a natural exchange of managerial posts.
Surgeon worked under influence of alcohol
University hospital in Bratislava fired the head of the surgery clinic.
Vandals wrote “Jude raus“ on Pohoda festival office
Police are investigating the anti-semitic motto targeting the biggest music festival in Slovakia.
Foreigners: Events around Slovakia
Tips for performances and other events in the Slovak regions between April 14 and April 23, including an Easter concert, Easter fairy-tale scenes, a martial arts evening, a city bike tour, operas, dance performances, exhibitions (including one of caricatures and cartoon humour) and more.
EKS saves more than €194 million overall
The Electronic Contracting System is proven to save money - by €194 million so far.
The Way of the Cross re-enactment in Prešov will be live-streamed
The re-enactment of the Biblical story of the sentencing and crucifixion of Jesus Christ has become a tradition in the eastern Slovak city of Prešov. This time, it will be broadcast live on the internet.
Railway traffic stopped between Trenčín and Nové Mesto nad Váhom
On a busy day over the Easter period, Maundy Thursday, railway traffic bringing passengers from all over Slovakia to their families was suspended.
Despite bias, two judges to decide on Mečiar amnesties anyway
The Constitutional Court has supported two of its judges who were connected in the past with the HZDS party and its chairman, Vladimír Mečiar, on the fate of whose amnesties they should decide - decided another judge connected to HZDS.
New law would reform utility regulator
But critics fear it’s cover for political interference, and EC hints law may break European rules.
Dissatisfied taxi drivers envisage more protests unless authorities act
Alternative taxi services such as Uber, cost taxi drivers 30-40 percent of their fares in Bratislava last year.
Will you get a cold shower or a whipping this Easter?
Easter traditions differ from region to region across Central Europe, involving water, whips, and lots of food.
Hospital rankings offer necessary feedback
Patients’ satisfaction levels indicate the quality of health care, but data may be distorted by the number of respondents.
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