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Ravasz: Roma Holocaust Mustn't Slip into Oblivion

Ravasz: Roma Holocaust Mustn't Slip into Oblivion

Bratislava, August 1 (TASR) – Although the Roma Holocaust is rarely discussed, it doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be commemorated, said Government Proxy for Roma Communities Abel Ravasz on Wednesday in anticipation of Roma Holocaust Memorial Day (August 2). “We need to commemorate all the victims of Nazi extermination

Lassakova: Chudovsky's Managerial Passivity Behind His Dismissal

Lassakova: Chudovsky's Managerial Passivity Behind His Dismissal

Bratislava, August 1 (TASR) – Dismissing Slovak National Theatre (SND) general director Marian Chudovsky was a necessary move driven mainly by his inability to manage SND’s financial situation, stated Culture Minister Lubica Lassakova (Smer-SD) on Wednesday, explaining the reasons why she decided to sack Chudovsky. “Mr. Chudovsky’s visions and

Patakyova: Marking Roma Holocaust Especially Important Nowadays

Patakyova: Marking Roma Holocaust Especially Important Nowadays

Bratislava, August 1 (TASR) – Remembering the Roma Holocaust as a historical event is even more important nowadays partly due to the recent racist assault against Roma boys in Zilina, stated Public Ombudswoman Maria Patakyova on Wednesday, marking Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, which is commemorated world-wide on August 2. “We know

Economy Ministry: Slovakia Was on Shortlist for BMW's New Plant

Economy Ministry: Slovakia Was on Shortlist for BMW's New Plant

Bratislava, July 31 (TASR) – Slovakia was on the shortlist for a new BMW plant, said Economy Ministry spokesman Maros Stano in connection with the carmaker’s announcement that it will build a new plant near the Hungarian city of Debrecen. “The Economy Ministry has been saying all along that it’

Lucansky: Slovak Police Cooperating with Germany in Case of Kidnapped Vietnamese

Lucansky: Slovak Police Cooperating with Germany in Case of Kidnapped Vietnamese

Bratislava, July 31 (TASR) – Regarding the kidnapping case of a Vietnamese citizen from Germany to his country of origin last year, the Slovak police have, in co-operation with the German authorities, done everything that has been requested; the police have even carried out some pro-active steps, stated Police Corps President

Kosice: Self-help Housing Project Available to Roma at Lunik IX

Kosice: Self-help Housing Project Available to Roma at Lunik IX

Kosice, July 31 (TASR) – Slovakia’s largest and often troubled Roma borough of Kosice Lunik IX is soon to see major construction changes, as selected Roma families from this neighbourhood will be constructing their own new houses with the help of non-profit organisation ETP Slovakia-Centre for Sustainable Development, TASR learnt

Bratislava Only Region Where Foreign Guests Predominate in Hotels

Bratislava Only Region Where Foreign Guests Predominate in Hotels

Bratislava, July 30 (TASR) – The largest numbers of tourists in Slovakia head to the traditional region of Liptov and the nearby High Tatra mountains, while Bratislava has the busiest accommodation facilities, according to a UniCredit Bank analysis released on Monday. Domestic tourists continue to make up the majority of guests