Archive of articles - October 2019
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The performance of ex-general prosecutor Trnka suspended
The decision comes only one day after a video showing Marian Kočner installing a camera in Trnka's office was published.
Judges call on their colleagues facing suspicions to stop judging
The joint call has been signed by 168 judges from across Slovakia.
Slovak millionaires are better prepared for crisis
The regular Wealth Report by J&T Banka suggests that wealthy people in Slovakia want to invest mostly in real estate and plots, as well as gold.
Chief conductor of public-service radio’s orchestra dismissed
It’s a shame and cheek, famous singer Edita Gruberová commented.
Do you know the peaks in the eastern part of the High Tatras?
Look at these views.
Spook-free and sugar-filled: How to celebrate Halloween in Slovakia
An American talks about how she includes her Slovak neighbours in Halloween celebrations.
Tourism instead of mining. Upper Nitra needs to transform
Slovakia will definitely abandon brown coal mining in 2027. The region must prepare for the change.
Kočner's political crony reportedly hid a camera in his own office
A video proves ex-general prosecutor Dobroslav Trnka and Marian Kočner were a good team.
Kočner had the general prosecutor screened 200 times
Jaromír Čižnár is said to have been monitored in late 2017 and early 2018.
No shopping on November 1. Shops will be closed
Shops will also be closed on November 17, the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.
New parking policy starts in Bratislava’s Petržalka
More than 15,000 people have registered with the borough’s parking system.
How to handle Halloween-time trauma
Slovak politicians trick-or-treat at scandal’s door.
October is the cruellest month
Trying to get Slovaks to look on the bright side can be tough at the best of times. In October, their tempers shorten with the days.
Where does Bratislava’s waste end up?
Circular map shows places in Bratislava that help generate less waste.
Restaurant opened in Vlkolínec, luring with traditional cuisine
Tens of thousands of tourists from all around the world visit Vlkolínec every year. But there was no restaurant until now.
Higher fines imposed on texting and driving
A 365-day highway vignette has been approved as well.
Slovakia is not the best country for women
The 2019 Women, Peace, and Security Index placed Slovakia in 35th place.
Markíza is the last drop. Financiers have divided the media market among themselves
The transformation of the media business in Slovakia is almost done.
No poll 50 days before elections. Bill proposers want to protect voter
Such a long moratorium on polls has no parallel in Europe.
Health Minister Kalavská withdrew hospital reform minutes before the vote
The minister also tabled a proposal concerning the vaccination of children.
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