List of author's articles, page 6
Brexit makes Brits in Slovakia feel self-conscious about their position
A few days after the UK voters decided to leave the European Union, Brits staying in Slovakia prefer to not go back home.
Homeopathy ads bring criticism
Two complaints target campaign promoting alternative treatments.
New law allows direct penalties on companies
Following international pressure, Slovakia introduces direct criminal liability for legal entities.
Health Minister pushes private pharmacies from hospitals
Profits from pharmacy services will now go to the hospitals themselves and help combat revenue deficits.
Manhunt for escaped prisoner continues
On the run from Leopoldov prison since early June, events recall 25 year old jailbreak.
Slovaks want better food too
Central and Eastern European consumers eat poorer quality branded products than people who live in western countries.
Stricter approach to gambling refused
Gambling operators will not have to verify players to protect children and people in material need.
Lido may return to Bratislava
While developers plan to build a new city centre with a park and beach, activists call for saving water-sport traditions.
Milk producers call for state aid
Without subsidies, one-third of dairy producers could reduce production this year.
Brits in Slovakia: We won’t go
A month before the Brexit referendum, UK citizens expect few changes in their personal lives.
Felling trees in Bratislava becomes controversial
Frequent and notable cases of cutting down trees evoked protests by local activists.
E-shops and e-shopping specialists proliferate
Firms not only outsource the design and creation of their e-shops
Long-term unemployed are the main challenge
The government is pushing to lower unemployment, but analysts question how effective their plans will be
Cloud computing is growing in popularity
Companies no longer just consider storing data externally, they do it.
Ministry: more private rail service to launch
In public rail transport a certain scope of regulation as well as liberalisation is needed.
Slovakia pursues a circular economy
Two-thirds of waste still ends up in a landfill.
Labour market remains rather inflexible
Although home office or job sharing are gradually replacing traditional forms to favour work-life balance, local culture holds Slovakia-based employers tied to full-time jobs
Energy poverty problem persists
Proposed solutions range from special tariffs to social benefits.
Changes are meant to target tax dodgers
Lawyers critical of rules that kicked in at turn of year.
Sustainable construction still new
Commercial investors lead the way as green building picks up
- 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
- EU red tape is choking innovation – and Slovakia could be the next casualty
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- News digest: Teachers to be graded like students, with the best-rated receiving bonuses
- Bože môj: In search of my Rusyn self
- How to spend 48 hours in Bratislava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Bratislava Region simplifies transport zones, raises fares
- Lost and found: Long-ignored Levoča marble bust was made by Donatello, say experts Photo
- Weekend: Festivals abound, enjoy folklore, theatre, music Photo
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- EU red tape is choking innovation – and Slovakia could be the next casualty
- News digest: Teachers to be graded like students, with the best-rated receiving bonuses
- No laughing matter: Slovakia’s top comedians kicked out of state-run venue
- How to spend 48 hours in Bratislava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Bože môj: In search of my Rusyn self
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Bože môj: In search of my Rusyn self
- Making a fortune off pilgrims
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- No laughing matter: Slovakia’s top comedians kicked out of state-run venue
- The hidden costs of Slovakia’s complicated tax system
- Weekend: Festivals abound, enjoy folklore, theatre, music Photo
- How to spend 48 hours in Bratislava
- Irish outlet hails Slovak spa town as top European holiday spot
- After years of straddling two worlds, this American is now reconnecting with his Slovak roots
- Bože môj: In search of my Rusyn self
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Slovakia’s secret weapon is living abroad
- The hidden costs of Slovakia’s complicated tax system
- Making a fortune off pilgrims
- Last Week: Central bank governor found guilty, but Fico accuses the judge
- News digest: Teachers to be graded like students, with the best-rated receiving bonuses
- Travelling hundreds of kilometres in pursuit of the perfect lightning Photo
- Weekend: Festivals abound, enjoy folklore, theatre, music Photo
- Young Slovak's breakthrough wins him grand prize at world science competition
- In Slovakia, corporate volunteers restore castles, clean parks and plant hope
- Bratislava switches to warmer street lighting in response to public criticism
- News digest: Parliament chaos gives Fico a Brussels headache
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