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Gov\'t Planning Cuts in Salaries of Managers in State-run Companies

Bratislava, November 17 (TASR) - Salaries of managers in state-run companies should be reduced as part of Government's austerity drive, it was announced at the Government session on Wednesday. "The rules of rewarding managers shouldn't concern only 2011, but should resolve this sphere systematically and over the long term," reads a document drawn up by the Finance Ministry.… read more

Radicova: Residue of Former Times Hasn\'t Been Altogether Removed

Bratislava, November 17 (TASR) - Even 21 years after the Velvet Revolution, people in Slovakia are unhappy about corruption, clientelism, unequal opportunities and a lack of respect for the law, Prime Minister Iveta Radicova (SDKU-DS) said at a press conference at the Government Office on Wednesday. The press conference was attended by Government members and Parliamentary… read more

Mamojka: Only Trnka Has Chance of Being Elected Prosecutor-General

Bratislava, November 16 (TASR) - If there is anyone who has a chance of being elected general prosecutor, it is incumbent Prosecutor General Dobroslav Trnka, opposition Smer-SD MP Mojmír Mamojka told TASR on Tuesday. "I wouldn't have proposed him had I not felt that he had a chance of being elected. The previous results [of the vote in Parliament earlier in the month]… read more

Nagy: Ministry to Create 1,000 Jobs to Clean Rivers in Eastern Slovakia

Kosice, November 16 (TASR) - The Environment Ministry, in co-operation with the Labour, Social Affairs and the Family Centre, Association of Slovak Towns and Villages (ZMOS) and Slovak Water Management Company (SVP), will create 1,000 jobs in eastern Slovakia to clean rivers affected by the floods earlier this year, Environment Minister Jozsef Nagy (Most-Hid) announced on Tuesday.… read more

Some 450 Italian Companies Reported Operating in Slovakia

Bratislava, November 16 (TASR) - Approximately 450 Italian companies are currently operating in Slovakia, executive vice-president of the Italian-Slovak Chamber of Commerce (TSOK) Michele Bologna told TASR in Bratislava on Tuesday. "The vast majority are associated in our Italian-Slovak Chamber of Commerce, which is a state-private organisation as it also represents the… read more

Slovakia and Slovenia Sign Document on Ties in Public Administration

Ljubljana, November 16 (TASR) - During his visit to Slovenia on Tuesday, Slovak Interior Minister Daniel Lipsic signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Slovenian Minister for Public Administration Irma Krebs concerning co-operation between the two countries in the area of public administration, Lucia Garajova from the Slovak ministry told TASR later in the day. The… read more

Final Respects: Radicova Says Sorry to Valko\'s Relatives

Bratislava, November 16 (TASR) - Prime Minister Iveta Radicova at the Primatial Palace in Bratislava on Tuesday paid her final respects to lawyer Ernest Valko, who was murdered at his house in Limbach a week ago. Radicova at the same time apologised to Valko's relatives for failing to prevent the crime. Valko, 57, a prominent lawyer and former head of the Czech-Slovak… read more

Lipsic Signs Agreement on Slovak War Graves in Slovenia

Ljubljana, November 16 (TASR) - Slovak Interior Minister Daniel Lipsic and Slovenian Labour and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik on Tuesday signed an agreement on war graves at the Slovak Embassy in Ljubljana. The aim of the agreement between the Slovak and Slovenian Governments is to ensure that war graves on the territory of both countries are properly maintained.… read more

EIB: Slovakia Able to Pay Its Debts, So It\'s Unlikely to Follow Greece

Bratislava, November 16 (TASR) - According to the European Investment Bank (EIB), contrary to warnings issued by certain Slovak politicians recently there is no sign of Slovakia following in the footsteps of financially-troubled Greece in the years ahead. EIB Vice-President responsible for credit operations in central Europe Anton Rop told TASR that Slovakia needn't fear bad… read more

Lech Walesa to Visit Bratislava to Mark Velvet Revolution Anniversary

Bratislava, November 16 (TASR) - Former Polish president, well-known leader of the Solidarity movement and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Walesa is set to visit Bratislava on Wednesday, November 17 - the 21st anniversary of the beginning of the Velvet Revolution. Walesa was invited by Jan Budaj, one of the main Slovak figures behind the events that came to a head in… read more

EU Commissioner: Disparities Between EU Regions Have Narrowed

Bratislava, November 15 (TASR) - Cohesion policy is one of the most successful in the European Union (EU), allowing regional disparities in EU regions to shrink significantly over the past four years, according to EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn speaking to reporters after meeting V4 officials responsible for regional policies in Bratislava on Monday. "The… read more

Ministers Galko and Lipsic Unveil Monument to WWI Soldiers in Slovenia

Bratislava/Soca, November 15 (TASR) - Defence Minister Lubomir Galko (Freedom and Solidarity/SaS) along with Interior Minister Daniel Lipsic (Christian Democratic Movement/KDH) ceremoniously unveiled a monument dedicated to all fallen Slovak soldiers who fought at the Soca front [more commonly known as the Isonzo front] in Slovenia on Monday. "We're the last country to… read more

FinMin Asks Public for Help in Seeking Savings in Public Expenditures

Bratislava, November 15 (TASR) - The Finance Ministry is calling for suggestions from the public in how not to squander public finances and, by the same token, how to save on public expenditures, according to a statement that the Finance Ministry provided to TASR on Monday. "Public finances represent people's money, so we're interested in receiving suggestions from people… read more

More than €14 million Collected in Road Tolls in October

Bratislava, November 15 (TASR) - More than €14 million was collected via the electronic road-toll system in October, TASR was informed by provider of the system SkyToll on Monday. When it comes to the overall amount of money collected for ten months of its operation (since January 1), €117 million has been garnered so far. According to SkyToll general manager… read more

Lawyers Asking for \'Protected Person\' Status due to Valko\'s Death

Bratislava, November 15 (TASR) - The chairmanship of the Slovak Advocates Chamber (SAK) noted on Monday that they are closely monitoring the investigation of the murder of prestigious lawyer Ernest Valko, who was killed a week ago, and are calling on the relevant authorities to resolve the case as soon as possible and punish the culprits. SAK points out that Valko's… read more