Slovakia

  • Feb 25, 2004
  • 7 min read

EASTERN EUROPE/EU: Fears of Roma migration overplayed

The UK government on February 23 announced a registration scheme and benefit restrictions for...

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  • Feb 24, 2004
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SLOVAKIA: Roma protests reveal social tension

Two officers were reportedly injured as police tried to disperse several hundred Roma protesting...

Slovakia
  • Feb 24, 2004
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SLOVAKIA: Falling trade deficit reflects export boom

The trade deficit in 2003 was 23.6 billion koruny (733 million dollars), down 75% year-on-year,...

Slovakia
  • Feb 16, 2004
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EASTERN EUROPE/EU: Members-to-be fear funding squeeze

The next wave of new members are assessing the European Commission's proposals for the EU's next...

Eu
  • Feb 11, 2004
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SLOVAKIA: Report criticises lax arms trade controls

The government must do more to control the country's arms trade, US-based pressure group Human...

Slovakia
  • Feb 10, 2004
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SLOVAKIA: OECD sees strong growth but urges reform

The economy is on a high growth path and could expand through to the end of the decade, depending...

Slovakia
  • Feb 5, 2004
  • 1 min read

SLOVAKIA: Referendum will not bring down government

President Rudolf Schuster yesterday scheduled a referendum on early parliamentary elections to...

Slovakia
  • Feb 4, 2004
  • 6 min read

EASTERN EUROPE/EU: Rush to euro carries risks

The IMF yesterday warned the soon-to-be EU members against rushing into the euro-area. Challenges...

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