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Remisova: Slovakia Has to Root Out Causes of Extremism First

Remisova: Slovakia Has to Root Out Causes of Extremism First

Bratislava, February 5 (TASR) – In terms of extremism the major problem is that we have been on the edge about what is considered to be freedom of expression and what is the defamation of race and nation, stated Interior Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD) on RTVS’s discussion programme ‘O 5

'4 zivly' Film Festival in Banska Stiavnica to Deal with Topic of Fate

'4 zivly' Film Festival in Banska Stiavnica to Deal with Topic of Fate

Banska Stiavnica, February 4 (TASR) – Fate will be the major theme of this year’s winter edition of the 4 zivly (4 Elements) film seminar, which is scheduled to take place in Banska Stiavnica (Banska Bystrica region) between February 24-26. “The topics for 4 zivly are always selected in a

Poll: Two Thirds of Slovaks Dissatisfied with State of Democracy

Poll: Two Thirds of Slovaks Dissatisfied with State of Democracy

Bratislava, February 4 (TASR) – As many as 68 percent of Slovaks are not satisfied with the way democracy is working, according to a survey carried out for Slovakia by the Comparative Study of Electoral Systems (CSES) and International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) between October 13-November 28, 2016 on a sample

Slovakia 24/7 - News in English

Slovakia 24/7 - News in English

Bratislava, February 3 (TABLET.TV) – Watch our weekly digest of the week’s news with Terry Moran called Slovakia 24/7, today featuring: * Resignation of URSO Chair * Foreign Universities Recruit Slovak Students * “Zabijacka” A to Z Slovakia 24/7 - News in EnglishTASR.TV je internetová televízia Tlačovej agentúry Slovenskej

Public Perception of Corruption Holds Steady, Direct Experience Falls

Public Perception of Corruption Holds Steady, Direct Experience Falls

Bratislava, February 3 (TASR) – The public’s perception of the extent of corruption among politicians and civil servants remains largely unchanged, even if fewer people report first-hand experience with corruption these days, according to findings of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) within the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP). The

Bednar: Ex-president Kovac's Amnesties Did Influence Slovak State

Bednar: Ex-president Kovac's Amnesties Did Influence Slovak State

Bratislava, February 3 (TASR) – The amnesties that late former president Michal Kovac (in office 1993-98) granted to his son in relation to the so-called Technopol scandal had an influence on the character of the Slovak state, and so they should be abrogated along with former prime minister Vladimir Meciar’s

German Visitors Warm to Slovakia's Mountainous Areas

German Visitors Warm to Slovakia's Mountainous Areas

Liptovsky Mikulas, February 3 (TASR) – Slovakia’s mountainous areas are increasingly popular among German visitors, TASR learnt on Friday. “We’ve recorded a four-fold increase in the number of German visitors this winter season. The number of nights spent here is also on the rise, and they spend more than