Slovakia
‘University mafia’ cut corners in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and France
On 1 February, a new rector was allegedly appointed to the Alexander Dubcek university of Trencin in western Slovakia, after a spate of corruption scandals forced his predecessor to resign. Fake diplomas are nothing new, but these events multiplied across Europe in 2009, with Miss Worlds and prominent politicians standing accused: how can such a reality be explained?
slovakia, professor, students, eurogeneration, university, germany, france
European theatre tips of the summer
Sam Mendes subtitled in Greek, Oscar Wilde in the open air in Regent's Park and the British Shakespeare company with Czech director Jiri Menzel in a castle in Prague - the best music, dance and theatre doses in July and August
slovakia, arts, greece, william shakespeare, summer, culture calendar, scotland
What communism means to three central and eastern European women
Twenty years since the fall of the Berlin wall, what does communism mean to Cecilia, 22, from Bulgaria, Katharina, 20, from Slovaki and Anna from the Czech Republic is, at the age of 28?
slovakia, feminism, cold war, iron curtain, communism, berlin, emancipation
The merry-go-round of Slovakia's presidential candidates
On 21 March, the Slovakians went to the ballot boxes to elect their president. For once, the election was polarised, dubbed ‘agreeable’ by the national press. Ivan Gašparovič, 67, put his seat on the line
slovakia, ivan gasparovic, iveta radicova, elections, eudebate2009, robert fico, bratislava
Perspective: Hungarian-Slovak relations reach their nadir
On 10 December, Hungarian prime minister Ferenc Gyurscany said he was disappointed with Slovak prime minister Robert Fico's decision to reject a November agreement to improve relations between the neighbours. A look back at the events running up to the baby step that was
slovakia, racism, racisme, histoire, xenophobia, nationalism, history
Testimony: being young, Hungarian and a football-loving minority in Slovakia
After contacting a dozen youngsters via email and phone to talk about the currently tense nationalist relations, only one was ready to tell me about his personal experiences
slovakia, dunajská streda, testimony, budapest, politics, hungary
Army and Islam makes Turkey lose out to Europe
Slovakian experts have their take on what problems the EU member candidate has
slovakia, european young journalist 2008, ali kemal bey, army, jyllands posten, turkish army, justice and development party
Czech-Slovak sausage: under EU protection
A ceasefire was called between the central-eastern nations in July, after the EU intervened in the sausage war dividing them
If Belgium became the new Czechoslovakia
Are the Flemish and Walloons against a split like the Slovaks and Czechs were in 1992? Would it be down to politicians to decide a split? Economic repercussions, language problems and sports ratings – a Slovak perspective on how a country dissolves
slovakia, independence, separation, belgium, koruna, flag, brussels
Happy fourth birthday to central and eastern Europe
It has been four years since the European Union opened its door wide open and welcomed ten member states. It's not been a 100% success story for every member though
slovakia, euro, past enlargements, anniversary, enlargement, nabucco, neighbours
Smuggling cigarettes in Schengen Slovakia
Since December 21 2007, border controls have vanished inside the EU. The eastern border now seems like a fortress - what's 'big brother' in Slovak?
slovakia, economy, eu frontiers, central and eastern europe, european union, politics
Hungary-Slovakia: 'Schengen won’t make my life better'
As we celebrate on 21 December 2007, for residents along the Hungarian border, Schengen is a historical event with bittersweet results
slovakia, austria, schengen, treaty of trianon, culture, eu frontiers, society
Hungaro-Slovak history textbook: keep dreaming
The project proposed by a joint committee of historians is chalked for the beginning of 2008 but is charged with problematics
slovakia, bucharest, germany, western eu, education system, war, france
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