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News and analysis on Slovakia in the EU Council
EU presidency: Capital faces repairs and improvement, free wi-fi in Old Town
IN THE upcoming months, vast construction and beautifying works in the streets of the Slovak capital will start, that have been unseen for years.
The complexity of Europe and the open mind
The tasks for the Presidency of the European Council has – to put it mildly – not become easier since the last time the Netherlands held it.
Slovak concert in Brussels includes Dutch, Maltese singers
THE TRADITIONAL Slovak New Year concert in Brussels took place somewhat later than usual this year, on January 26.
Competitiveness: Opportunity knocks
WHEN discussing the preparedness of the military, the old saying goes that the generals are always preparing to win the previous war. But when it comes to European economic policy, this is certainly not the case. Both the Dutch and Slovak presidencies of the European Council – as well as that of our third partner Malta – will focus on new ways to stimulate economic activity.
EU presidency strikes Akkoord
SLOVAKIA’S presidency of the Council of Europe is nearing; it will start in July 2016. Before Slovakia, the Netherlands will preside over the EU, and afterwards it will be Malta.
Netherlands, Slovakia and Malta ink joint equality declaration
THE NETHERLANDS, Slovakia and Malta, as the new joint holders of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union have signed a joint declaration on gender equality, this being one of the main goals and tasks of the EU.
Javorčík: Slovakia is “half-chairing” the EU
SINCE January 1, Slovakia is in the state of “half-chairing” the European Union, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to the EU, Peter Javorčík, said as quoted by the TASR newswire.
Cabinet approves €15 million for Bratislava for the EU presidency
THE GOVERNMENT – at its session on December 16 – approved €15 million for the city of Bratislava to prepare for Slovakia’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2016.
Digital revolution supports our growth
We are experiencing a revolution equal in scale to any previous industrial revolution.
Slovakia prepares for EU Presidency
IN EXACTLY one year Slovakia will take over, for the first time in its history, the six-month EU presidency.
Lajčák cuts ribbon of new building of Slovakia’s Representation to EU
FOREIGN and European Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajčák officially opened the temporary building of the Permanent Representation of the Slovak Republic to the European Union in Brussels on May 18.
New website to be launched for Slovak presidency
A NEW website is to be launched to serve as the main communications medium for the Slovak presidency of the European Union in the latter half of 2016.
Slovakia will pay €70 million for EU presidency
HUNDREDS of people will get a commemorative coin, a scarf and a tie at the events organised during Slovakia’s presidency over the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2016.
EU presidency in 2016 to focus on energy and tax evasion
ENERGY, the fight against tax evasion and water issues may well be among the priorities of Slovakia’s 2016 EU presidency, according to Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajčák, the TASR newswire reported on January 12.
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- Syrian about to finally finish hotel in Bratislava started 17 years ago
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- News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe
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- Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years
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