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City Council Approves Total Ban on Gambling Establishments in Bratislava

City Council Approves Total Ban on Gambling Establishments in Bratislava

Bratislava, March 30 (TASR) – Bratislava city council on Thursday approved a total ban on gambling establishments in the capital with the exception of betting shops and lotteries. The local legislation, due to enter into force as of May, stipulates that it won’t be possible for gambling establishments to continue

Police Still Investigating Handlova Mine Tragedy of 2009

Police Still Investigating Handlova Mine Tragedy of 2009

Bratislava/Trencin, March 29 (TASR) – The police still haven’t finished investigating the circumstances surrounding the lethal explosion in the Handlova mine (Trencin region) in August 2009, which is regarded as the most deadly mining tragedy in Slovakia’s history, Trencin Regional Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Marian Sipavy has told

Kia Motors Slovakia Increases Salaries by 7.5 percent on Average

Kia Motors Slovakia Increases Salaries by 7.5 percent on Average

Teplicka nad Vahom, March 29 (TASR) – The average salary at Kia Motors Slovakia in Teplicka nad Vahom near Zilina is due to rise by 7.5 percent as of April 1, while the basic salaries for the blue-collar staff will be increased by €75 per month, company spokesman Jozef Bace

Parliament Extends List of Holidays with Sales Ban to 15.5 Days

Parliament Extends List of Holidays with Sales Ban to 15.5 Days

Bratislava, March 28 (TASR) – Shops in Slovakia are set to be closed on several public holidays in addition to the current three-and-a-half days, as Parliament on Tuesday approved an amendment to the Labour Code due to enter into force as of May Day. At the moment there are three full

Gaulieder's Death Investigated as Manslaughter and Freedom Restriction

Gaulieder's Death Investigated as Manslaughter and Freedom Restriction

Nitra, March 27 (TASR) – The police are investigating the crime of manslaughter and the restriction of one’s personal freedom in relation to the death of former HZDS MP Frantisek Gaulieder, who was killed by a train near Trnovec nad Vahom (Nitra region) early on Saturday, Nitra regional police spokesperson

Wizz Air Launches Regular Bratislava-Tuzla Flights

Wizz Air Launches Regular Bratislava-Tuzla Flights

Bratislava, March 27 (TASR) – The low-cost carrier Wizz Air has introduced as of Monday a regular flight connection from Bratislava to Tuzla in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will be operated three times a week, TASR learnt on the same day. “In cooperation with carriers, we’re pleased to offer to

Sagan Third at Gent-Wevelgem, Vents Frustration at Terpstra

Sagan Third at Gent-Wevelgem, Vents Frustration at Terpstra

Wevelgem, March 26 (TASR) – World cycling champion Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) of Slovakia was beaten in the final sprint of the 249-kilometre Gent-Wevelgem classic on Sunday by two domestic Belgian riders, Greg Van Avermaet (BMC Racing Team) and Jens Keukeleire (Orica-Scott). Van Avermaet made history on Sunday when he became the