Peter Kažimír

The ‘Latvian scenario’ repeats in Slovakia

Central bank governor Kažimír shows no signs of resigning, despite corruption charges.

18. oct 2021
Let’s defeat it before it defeats us.
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“We all have a common enemy.” Ministry launches new vaccination campaign

Apart from the new campaign, the Health Ministry continues in its informational activities to boost the vaccination rate.

18. oct 2021
Another forest sauna should be built in Harichovce, eastern Slovakia, next year.

From next spring, more people will strip down and rest up in eastern Slovakia

Slovakia has a handful of forest saunas. A new one will be built in Harichovce.

18. oct 2021
Police had to intervene during the football match between Slovan Bratislava and Spartak Trnava.
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Trnava football match ends after 15 minutes due to fight between fans

Police and paramedics were called to the scene.

18. oct 2021
Peter Pellegrini and members of his Hlas party.

Ex-PM Pellegrini's party still enjoys lion's share of public's vote

Eight parties would make it into parliament, the recent AKO poll suggests.

18. oct 2021

News digest: Preparations for Bratislava Christmas markets are in full swing

Getting a jab while shopping, challenges of cycling in Bratislava and a solution for clients of failed alternative energy supplier Slovakia Energy.

15. oct 2021
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Clients of failed alternative energy supplier offered an alternative option

State company offers to take over consumers of gas as well as electricity.

15. oct 2021
The Christmas market on Main Square.

In spite of pandemic, Bratislava is preparing for Christmas markets

But there won't be an ice rink in Hviezdoslavovo Square this year.

15. oct 2021
Children flying kites in Žilina.
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Weekend: Slovakia has selected its Oscar candidate, and the choice is no surprise

Philip Morris has opened an interactive laboratory in Banská Bystrica, and private radio stations will say goodbye to Slovak music.

15. oct 2021
Cyclists and scooter riders wave their way on Obchodná Street.

How to cycle in the centre of Bratislava

Obchodná Street is one problematic stretch for cyclists in the capital.

14. oct 2021

News digest: First districts will switch to black-tier

Inflation is highest since November 2011. Slovak MFA plans to look into network of Slovak embassies and consulates, scrapping of some possible.

14. oct 2021
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Flu season begins, experts stress importance of flu shot during pandemic

Children can receive a nasal vaccine from mid-October.

14. oct 2021

More employees with benefits; one fifth still don’t have any

One benefit that has seen large scale implementation since 2019 is the ability to work from home.

14. oct 2021
Lafranconi Bridge in Bratislava has been renamed to Lanfranconi Bridge.

Count Lanfranconi would have been pleased. Letter "N" back on Lafranconi Bridge

After public transport stops, road signs have now been renamed.

14. oct 2021
František Imrecze (l) and Peter Kažimír (r)

Law enforcement bodies are silent about the prosecution of NBS governor

The prosecution is said to be linked with shorter tax inspections, but no specific details are known for now.

14. oct 2021
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Situation in some districts alarming, but no black districts yet

Several factors are impacting the decision of hygienists to switch the district to a worse tier.

14. oct 2021

Green energy costs too much. But does it?

It is costly not to do away with fossil fuels.

14. oct 2021
Actor Noël Czuczor portrays Alfréd Wetzler in "The Auschwitz Report".

The Allies knew about Auschwitz atrocities, but they bombed the Bratislava refinery instead

A report about the atrocities written by two Slovaks who escaped the camp was ignored for weeks and months.

Peter Getting 13. oct 2021

News digest: NBS governor faces bribery charges, but refuses to step down

Opposition sees no reason for Peter Kažimír to leave. Marian Kočner's decoy sentenced for murder. Number of new Covid cases highest since March.

13. oct 2021
NBS Governor Peter Kažimír

President thinks NBS governor should consider resigning amid corruption charges

The opposition sees no reason for Peter Kažimír to leave his post.

13. oct 2021
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