A joint Slovak-Russian inter-government commission on April 9 suggested financing a project to build a metro system for Bratislava from the debt Russia owes to Slovakia, with the Russian side looking after all construction. Economy Minister Ľubomír Harach said he had been “very pleasantly surprised” by the proposal.
Compiled by Tom Nicholson from press reports.
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10. Apr 2002 at 16:50
Rules for regional elections change, which may bring some surprising victories.
Cyclist Peter Sagan becomes the first man to win three consecutive world championships. He allegedly did not expect it and was easy with the idea he would not win.
A group of teachers and students from the Bratislava-based school gathered to support their friend, colleague, and fellow foreigner, as she had already tried four times just to get in the door of the foreign police.
They praise the activities of students who may change the current state of corruption.
