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Fico: Culture Minister Will Take Care of Tourism As Well
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) - Slovak Premier Robert Fico expects the Culture Ministry to help boost tourism without affecting his original responsibilities in the field of culture, he said Monday. As of July 1, the Culture Ministry will change its name to the Culture and Tourism Ministry, and adopt tourism under its remit. Hence, it will become "the ministry of significant… read more
Analysis: Fewer Problematic Loans in Slovakia Than in Neighbours
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) - Even though the number of problematic loans in Slovakia has risen by 1 percent year-on-year, the level is still considerably less than in other European countries, reads an analysis released by UniCredit Bank on Monday. While classified credit in Slovakia represented 4.2 percent of all loans in 1H09, the average for Eastern Europe stood… read more
Sixteen Foreign Investors to Come to Slovakia
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) - Some 16 new foreign investors should come to Slovakia and invest over €300 million, Dany Rottiers, general director of Eastern Invest Center (EIC), which specialises in providing consultancy services to foreign investors, told TASR on Monday. "There are three companies willing to invest in the vicinity of Nitra, one investor in Zilina,… read more
Kramplova: I May Become Vice-chair of Alliance for Europe of Nations
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) - Independent MP (formerly LS-HZDS) Zdenka Kramplova conceded on Monday that she may become a vice-chair of the Alliance for Europe of Nations (AZEN) party, which is chaired by her former party colleague Milan Urbani. Apart from AZEN's programme and political culture, Kramplova appreciates the possibility of working together with people… read more
Figel: KDH Concedes Smer Scenario Only Out of Sense of Duty to Slovakia
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) - The opposition Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) is willing to take part in a potential future coalition with Smer-SD because of the sense of responsibility it feels for Slovakia, KDH chairman Jan Figel said at a press conference on Monday. Figel was reacting to a statement made by SDKU-DS parliamentary caucus chairman Stanislav Janis,… read more
Third of Slovaks Think Their Living Standards Have Dropped Since 2006
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) - The living standards of one-third of Slovaks has worsened over the past four years, while one in five people have seen an improvement, suggests the latest survey carried out by the Polis Slovakia agency. According to the results of the survey, which was carried out between February 18-21 on a sample of 1,071 respondents aged over 18, as… read more
Date for Relaunching Full Road-Toll System Still Unknown
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) - The final date for re-launching the electronic road-toll system for lorries in its full form was still unknown even after a meeting between representatives of the Transport Ministry, road hauliers, National Highway Company (NDS) and toll provider SkyToll on Monday. "The definite result will be known after another meeting scheduled for… read more
Activists: Oil Pipeline Should Cross Small Carpathians, Not Zitny Ostrov
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) – Activists grouped within a civil initiative called 'No to The Oil Pipeline Through Zitny Ostrov', who are opposed to the planned construction of an oil pipeline between Slovakia and Austria across Zitny ostrov, an area in south-east Slovakia that includes important drinking-water reservoirs, have met Economy Minister Lubomir Jahnatek to discuss… read more
Fico: UVO Should Be Chaired by Opposition Nominee
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Monday that he promotes seats for opposition nominees in the Public Procurements Office (UVO) as a fair solution that should be ensured by the new government that will be formed after the general election in June. In this respect, Fico is proposing a so-called small legal amendment, as the term of office… read more
Gasparovic Leaves for Vancouver to Support Slovak Athletes at Olympics
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) - Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic left for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on Monday, his office reported on the same day. Gasparovic, who is visiting Canada on the invitation of the International Olympic Committee and its Slovak branch, intends to support Slovakia's athletes in person. The president is scheduled to return… read more
Luetken No Longer on Board of Interblue Group Europe
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) - Jana Luetken is no longer a member of the managing board of the Switzerland-based Interblue Group Europe and is no longer authorised to act on the company's behalf, eTREND web portal reported on Monday. The portal referred to an extract from the Swiss Company Register. According to the website, the name of the new person running the company… read more
Bratislava Airport Recorded 10% Y-o-Y Drop in Passengers in January
Bratislava, February 22 (TASR) - Bratislava's M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) handled 91,321 passengers in January 2010, a reduction of 10 percent year-on-year, BTS spokesperson Dana Madunicka told TASR on Monday. Lower figures were recorded for both international and domestic air transport. When it comes to domestic services this is in line with a long-term trend at the… read more
Three Employees Injured in Explosion at Novacke Chemicke Zavody
Novaky, February 22 (TASR) - A gas explosion took place at chemicals company Novacke Chemicke Zavody (NCHZ) on Monday morning, TASR has been told by mayor of Novaky (Trencin region) Dusan Simka. Nobody was killed, but three employees suffered burns. They have already been transported to hospital. NCHZ representatives have given assurances that this was an isolated… read more
Int\'l Law Firm Sees German and Austrian Investing in Slovakia Rising
Bratislava, February 21 (TASR) - German and Austrian businesses active in Slovakia will increase their investment activities mainly in the automotive and energy industries, plus in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, according to an analysis released by a multinational law firm called bnt specialising in business law in Central and Eastern Europe. "Investments from German… read more
German Enterpreneurs Concerned about Level of Corruption
Bratislava, February 21 (TASR) - German entrepreneurs doing business in Slovakia are concerned at the level of corruption in the host country, Slovak-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry spokesperson Markus Halt told TASR in an interview. "Of course, it is far lower than in Romania or Bulgaria (the newest European Union members) but it does spell a severe problem –… read more
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