Wizz Air Holding Enters Slovak Airline Market , Ready to Take Over From SkyEurope
July 2, 2009.
Wizz Air Holding announced that it intends to enter the Slovak airline market, launching its activities as of September with a Bratislava-Rome route.
According to the company's executive vice-president John Stephenson, Wizz Air is the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe. It currently operates from bases in 11 locations - in Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania and the Czech Republic.
Touching on the case of another airline - SkyEurope, which was awarded protection against its creditors, Stephenson said that Wizz Air is ready to take over SkyEurope's routes if necessary, stressing that Wizz Air is in good financial condition.
Slovakia State Budget Deficit to June Exceeded €1 billion
July 2, 2009.
Slovakia, Bratislava - The state-budget deficit reached €1.108 billion to the end of June, up from €832 million in May, the Slovak Finance Ministry reported on Wednesday.
The deficit thus exceeded the sum planned for the whole of 2009 (€1.009 billion) after only the first six months of this year, especially due to decreasing state incomes during the current crisis. Compared with last year's figure of €137 million in June, the deficit grew by €971 million.
Danube Floods Embankment in Bratislava and Neighbouring Boroughs
June 26, 2009.
The level of the Danube River in the Bratislava borough of Devin reached the more serious second degree flood alert.
Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute informs at its internet site that the river level is still rising. After Devin, the river began to flood the Bratislava borough of Petrzalka as well.
Number of People Infected With A/H1N1 Flu in Slovakia Rises to 14
July 2, 2009.
The health authorities confirmed a new case of H1N1 novel flu on Wednesday, bringing the total number of people who have come down with the virus in Slovakia to 14.
The new case involves a 26-year old man who returned from a stay in the U.S. The man is being treated at Bratislava Kramare Hospital.
Luxury Housing in Bratislava Is The Most Expensive in Central Europe
June 26, 2009.
Bratislava is the most expensive capital in Central Europe when it comes to luxury housing.
Luxury housing in Bratislava was as much as 30 percent more expensive than in other countries in the Visegrad group (the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland) at the turn of 2008/09, and was 22 percent more expensive than in Vienna.Jordanian Premier Attends Business Forum in Slovakia
June 26, 2009.
Slovakia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency on Friday (June 26) signed co-operation agreements with their Jordanian counterpart institutions as part of a business forum held during Jordanian Prime Minister Nader al-Dahabi's visit to Slovakia.
Chinese Politician Visit Dogged by Demos and Disturbances in Capital
June 18, 2009.
Dozens of Slovak activists rallied on Thursday (June 18) outside Presidential Palace, where head of state Ivan Gasparovic met his visiting Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao, in order to show their protest at the disrespect for human rights in his country.
Chinese President Arrives in Slovakia for First Ever Visit
June 18, 2009.
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday arrived for a two-day official visit to Slovakia, thereby beginning the first ever visit by a Chinese head of state to Slovakia since the country became independent. Slovakia is the only EU country hosting Hu Jintao during his European tour.MPs to Keep Full Range of Immunity From Prosecution for Misdemeanors
June 18, 2009.
Slovak MPs will keep their immunity from prosecution in its original wide-ranging form after lawmakers on Thursday rejected a proposal by opposition for an amendment aimed at placing limits in this area. Unlike other Slovak citizens, MPs can break the law in many spheres.
Complete Ban on Smoking in Restaurants Won't Be Introduced For Now
June 18, 2009.
People will still be allowed to smoke in Slovak restaurants, cafés and bars under certain conditions, as Parliament decided to halt a debate on an amendment to the Non-smokers Protection Act submitted by SDKU-DS.
