List of author's articles, page 5
Economy opens up for non-EU workers
The labour market requires new blood and workers from outside of the EU could be the way to revive it, experts say
Eustream rules among biggest taxpayers, again
The more robust economy and legislative changes had a positive impact on the year-on-year increase of tax revenues in 2015.
German firms collaborate with schools
The number of employers, schools and students joining the dual education system has doubled in its second year, as some German companies introduced their own projects.
Big gaps exist in IT education, say experts
Weak networks and emphasis on consumerism hinder children from obtaining proper knowledge.
Ministry to reduce highway fines
New amendment cuts fines for driving on toll roads without e-sticker to €150 and introduces restriction that fines can only come once per month.
Slovakia too lives on ecological debt
Automotive and supporting industries classify Slovakia among the most energy intensive countries in the EU, experts say.
Licensing of prescription drugs flawed
Drug reform in 2011 was meant to boost transparency, but not all pharmaceutical companies have followed through.
KOTRA expands business partnerships
The Slovak business sphere provides sufficient infrastructure, location and business friendliness, but lacks customers and employees.
British English teachers stay popular in Slovakia
Though demand for native speakers from the UK remains high, the supply lags behind as natives prefer to teach at home, in Slovakia's neighbouring countries, or in exotic countries.
Slovak-Dutch cooperation in water management continues
Experts discuss flood risks, supply, treatment of wastewater and information systems.
Rule of law remains problematic
Belgian and Dutch firms talk about advantages of doing business in Slovakia, the problems they see in Slovak business environment, and factors that affect Belgian and Dutch companies to launch a business in Slovakia.
Pokémon rules Slovak game scene
Groups of fans meet and hunt together for well-known cartoon creatures in cities around Slovakia.
Proposed tax on voluntary insurance criticised
As Finance Ministry looks to boost revenues, industry calls planned levy unfair, non-sensical.
Austrian firms praise Slovak productivity
But state still needs more transparency.
Government to re-distribute SAV money
Though Slovakia is among Europe's least invested in R&D, authorities now propose to take yet more money Academy of Sciences.
FinMin seeks to legalise artificial revenues
For the last two years the government worked with funds beyond the budget, although they were not officially forecast.
Ministry to harmonise land law with EU rules
Requirement of 10-year residency for foreigners violates common market regulations.
Health Ministry to ban reexport of medicine
Low prices have seen distribution companies sell supplies abroad for bigger profits.
Triblavina highway project still prompts disagreement
Residents of municipalities outside Bratislava -- Bernolákovo, Chorvátsky Grob, Vajnory -- are petitioning against proposed changes to the Triblavina intersection plan.
EU Presidency to bring business opportunities
Firms can engage in sponsorship or showcase products during 22 ministerial meetings and 200 other events.
- Slovak agriculture faces changes
- Slovak app developers play the global market
- Brits in Slovakia: We won’t go
- E-cars are waiting for the right moment
- New support for e-cars to reduce pollution
- New alliance will catch the fast-moving battery wave
- British investors are coming to Slovakia, regardless of Brexit
- News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill Photo
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- 'Don’t be afraid to use cash, say Slovak entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins
- Syrian about to finally finish hotel in Bratislava started 17 years ago
- News digest: 350 brown bears to be culled as Slovakia declares emergency
- News digest: Bear suspected of killing man in central Slovakia
- 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
- From furniture to finance: businesses that shaped Slovakia’s market economy
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