Slovak Parliament Approved Border Relations Agreement With Ukraine
July 3, 2008.
Slovak Parliament passed Slovak-Ukrainian border agreement that will govern reciprocal travel for people living in border regions. Under the treaty, Ukrainians from regions within 50km of the border will be able to enter Slovakia without visas.
Bratislava Launches First Mobil Parking System in Slovakia
July 1, 2008.
It is now possible to pay charges for parking in the centre of Bratislava via mobile-phone text messages. The new system provides an alternative to the cards, which will remain valid. Both systems charge Sk10 (€0.33) per hour on weekdays between 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Misuse of Slovak Koruna Central Parity Rate Change (with Epilogue)
June 26, 2008.
Slovakia went over the biggest scandal of last years. Finance Minister Jan Pociatek was near to resignation. Following opposition's request the National Bank must investigate possible misuse of confidential information and illegal self-enrichments.
Police in Slovakia Catch Nazi Extremists
July 1, 2008.
Slovak police arrested about 20 young men suspected to promote and propagandize the radical groups oriented to oppression of basic human rights. During the inspection police found various skinhead and nazist emblems, signs and symbols.
Economic Sentiment Indicator Keeps Declining
June 28, 2008.
The economic sentiment indicator in Slovakia keeps worsening and declined 0,6 p.p. to 96,9 percentage points in June 2008 compared with May, reads the latest report published by Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. The economic sentiment indicator dropped year-on-year 11,4, and 4,1 percentage points in relation to the long-term average.Slovak Entrepreneurs Alliance: Business Conditions in Slovakia Are Getting Worse
June 27, 2008.
The biggest obstacles for businesses in Slovakia lie in poor law enforcement, weak functioning of the courts, legal regulations that are not sufficiently comprehensive, usable nor permanent, along with the high level of bureaucracy, tardy authorities, corruption and a lack of effectiveness in the state economy.
European Commission Requires Slovakia to Remove Investment Restrictions on Pension Funds
June 26, 2008.
The European Commission requires Slovakia to remove investment restrictions for compulsory pension funds deposited in the private pillar of the country's pension system. The Social Affairs ministry declares that it is developing amendments to the act on social insurance and pension savings.European Parliament Approves Slovakia's Entry to Eurozone
June 17, 2008.
The European Parliament approved Slovakia's entry to eurozone as of January 1, 2009.
At the same time, MEPs appeals to the Slovak Government to go an extra mile in order to keep inflation under control and to continue structural economic reforms.KDH: Ireland Confirms Lisbon Treaty Bad for Small Countries
June 14, 2008.
Opposition KDH Council criticised the change of way and contents of current Government Coalition's policy, and it appreciated the self-confidence of Irish citizens who rejected the Treaty of Lisbon in the referendum.Slovakia is Ahead of Many EU States in Ties with Russia
June 14, 2008.
Following Former Slovak premier and current chairman of the Slovak-Russian Society Jan Carnogursky, Slovakia can take advantage of its good relations with Russia – an area in which it's ahead of many EU countries, with the exception of Germany.