Archive of articles - October 2017
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Slovak films garner awards, open festivals
A Slovak documentary opens a Czech film festival, competing as the first of its kind in the main contest. A Slovak feature movie won the FIPRESCI award of international film reviewers and stands to be screened at several festivals worldwide.
Mikulášsky cemetery is an oasis of peace
People still come to lit candles for their deceased at the cemetery
New video meant to lure tourists captures attractions in Prešov Region
The tourism blooming in eastern Slovakia's Prešov Region in the first half of 2017; video shot to lure more tourists.
Evangelical Church commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Reformation
The year-round religious, social and cultural events commemorating the 500th anniversary of Reformation culminate on October 31.
Slovak Business Agency receives huge fine for overpriced conference
The Public Procurement Office imposes a €10,000 fine on the Slovak Business Agency (SBA).
Tatra Summit: Multi-speed EU is inevitable
The future of Europe lies in a more integrated EU, with the eurozone due to serve as the driving force behind such integration, Finance Minister Peter Kažimír opined at the GLOBSEC Tatra Summit 2017.
Fewer Slovak firms reside in tax havens
The Bisnode consulting company finds the number of Slovak companies operating in tax havens oscillating, stagnating currently.
Slovaks will train helicopter pilots from around the world
Slovak Training Academy ceremonially opened in Košice
Nation’s Memory Institute Head Ondrej Krajňák resigns from his post
The reason is the coalition’s amendment to the law changing the way in which the institution is managed and curbing his powers
Slovakia and Hungary sign memorandum on Eastring project
Inking of the memorandum means political support for the project at the highest level
Foreign military convoys cross Slovakia
In total there will be 13 road convoys of foreign armed forces
Cigeľ mine runs out of coal and must close
Its operator Hornonitrianske Bane operates other brown-coal mines in Nováky, Handlová and Čáry
Strong wind disrupts train rides, power supplies, fells trees
After the strong wind causes chaos and damage on October 29, more warnings were issued for several of Slovakia's regions for the next day.
Two insurance companies may soon merge
One of the Vienna Insurance Group’s strategic goals is to develop in bank insurance; planned merger is a part of this.
Constitutional Court rejects complaint of police brutality in Roma settlement raid
Lawyer of Roma said they would bring the case to the European Court of Human Rights.
The Bojnice Castle received prestigious certificate
TripAdvisor certificate is granted based on travellers’ evaluation.
Blog: Sustainability needs will drive future disruptive innovations
The question of sustainability can no longer be ignored. Creative minds are discovering disruptive innovations that tackle these challenges and transform entire business segments.
Social democrats are in decline, issues involving refugees and extremists have harmed them
In Slovakia, social democracy has continued but in Europe it is in decline. It fails to face extremists, or to talk about refugees.
Foreigners: Top 10 events around Slovakia in November
The selection of events worth attending in November outside Bratislava
Transparent coffee from Košice draws attention beyond Slovak borders
No chemicals are included in the beverage that doesn’t stain teeth.
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- 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
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- 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
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- 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
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- 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
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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