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.
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- News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill Photo
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- 'Don’t be afraid to use cash, say Slovak entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Syrian about to finally finish hotel in Bratislava started 17 years ago
- News digest: 350 brown bears to be culled as Slovakia declares emergency
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- Číž spa water once even sent to USA
- News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill Photo
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- A diplomat who thrives on building bridges…and making things happen
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- A paper that wasn’t supposed to last
- News digest: 350 brown bears to be culled as Slovakia declares emergency
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- We are partners, friends and Allies
- Bratislava satellite town breaks records and keeps expanding
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- Slovak dad drops everything for son’s NHL debut — even a flight
- The Slovak-American who wants the world to witness the quality of Slovak wines
- France and Slovakia: Believing, loving, and working together
- Last Week: As disease spreads, Fico no longer insists on a “different opinion”
- Trading McDonald’s for the front lines
- What abides: Giving a shit
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- 'Don’t be afraid to use cash, say Slovak entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins
- Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
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