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First Resumed IC Train Sets Out on Journey from Bratislava to Kosice

First Resumed IC Train Sets Out on Journey from Bratislava to Kosice

Bratislava, December 11 (TASR) – The InterCity (IC) train service has been resumed on the route between Bratislava and Kosice less than one year after it was scrapped, with the first train being dispatched from the Slovak capital at 9.47 a.m. on Sunday. “It will be the fastest and

Slovakia to Modernise Locks at Gabcikovo Partly via EU Grant

Slovakia to Modernise Locks at Gabcikovo Partly via EU Grant

Bratislava, November 8 (TASR) – Water transport on the Danube River will be smoother and safer, as the Transport, Construction and Regional Development Ministry has obtained a European grant worth €123 million for reconstructing two locks at the Gabcikovo Waterworks (hydroelectric plant and dam) in Trnava region, TASR learnt on Tuesday.

Parliament Approves Ban on Unathorised Train Patrols

Parliament Approves Ban on Unathorised Train Patrols

Bratislava, October 25 (TASR) – Only the police or people assigned to the task by railway network operators or carriers will be able to keep tabs on public order on trains and at railway stations as of February, as MPs passed a respective bill by 98 votes on Tuesday. Justice Minister

Construction of Bratislava Bypass Officially Launched in Samorin

Construction of Bratislava Bypass Officially Launched in Samorin

Bratislava, October 24 (TASR) – The construction of the Bratislava bypass, which will form part of the D4 motorway and R7 expressway, has been officially launched, with Transport, Construction and Regional Development Minister Arpad Ersek (Most-Hid) ceremonially tapping the foundation stone in Samorin (Trnava region) on Monday. “This road will be

Cretu: I Feel Proud When I See How EU Money Helps Improve Lives

Cretu: I Feel Proud When I See How EU Money Helps Improve Lives

Bratislava, September 16 (TASR) – The Freedom Cycling Bridge – connecting the Bratislava borough of Devinska Nova Ves to the Austrian village of Schlosshof – is a place that thanks to EU funds has successfully changed from a former place of pain to one of joy and benefits, TASR learnt on Friday. This

Cretu: Bratislava's Old Bridge Is Symbol of Europe's Unification

Cretu: Bratislava's Old Bridge Is Symbol of Europe's Unification

Bratislava, September 16 (TASR) – High-quality projects with delays are better than hasty ones with imperfections, said European Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Cretu in connection with the delay in completing the reconstruction of Bratislava’s Old Bridge from European funds. Accompanied by Bratislava mayor Ivo Nesrovnal, Cretu travelled by tram

Public Transport Free of Charge during EU Summit in Bratislava

Public Transport Free of Charge during EU Summit in Bratislava

Bratislava, September 12 (TASR) – Public transport in Bratislava and the entire region will be free of charge during the informal EU summit this coming Friday, Bratislava mayor Ivo Nesrovnal announced at a press conference on Monday. “I don’t want to see such a significant event for the city being