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  Slovak Republic (country) - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Slovak Republic (country)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The next two years saw a revival of Slovak separatism, and in 1991 Slovak premier Vladimir Meciar was dismissed from his post after forming a PAV splinter group, the Movement for a Democratic Slovakia (MDS), pledged to greater autonomy from Prague.
In response to the allegations, the EU and USA warned Meciar that the republic would not be considered for EU membership unless he and his supporters stopped harassing the opposition and the president.
The Slovak Republic became a member of the EU on 1 May 2004, with a 2003 referendum finding 92% of the population to be in favour of accession.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Slovak+Republic+(country)   (1115 words)

  
 Slovak Soviet Republic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Slovak Soviet Republic (in Slovak: Slovenská republika rád = literally: Slovak Republic of Councils - it was before the Russian word soviet (council) became widespread in Slovak and other languages) was a short lived communist state in south and eastern Slovakia from 16 June to 7 July 1919, with its capital in Prešov.
A successful counterattack led to the occupation of a large part of Slovakia, where the new Soviet republic was established.
After a reversal of military fortune, the Hungarian Soviet Republic's Red Guards retired to Hungary, and the Slovak Soviet Republic ceased to exist.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Slovak_Soviet_Republic   (162 words)

  
 Slovak Republic Judicial Assistance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
SLOVAK REPUBLIC CENTRAL AUTHORITY: The Slovak Central Authority for requests under the Hague Evidence Convention is the Ministerstvo spravodlivosti Slovenskej socialistickej republiky, The Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Socialist Republic, Zupne namestie 13, 813 11 Bratislava, Slovak Republic, fax: 00421-7-5316035.
SLOVAK CENTRAL AUTHORITY: the Ministerstvo spravodlivosti Slovenskej socialistickej republiky, The Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Socialist Republic, Zupne namestie 13, 813 11 Bratislava, Slovak Republic, fax: 00421-7-5316035.
Documents originating in the Slovak Republic intended for use in the United States must be authenticated before a U.S. consular officer in the Slovak Republic.
travel.state.gov /law/slovak_legal.html   (1868 words)

  
 The Constitution of the Slovak Republic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Slovak Republic is a sovereign, democratic state governed by the rule of law.
(1) The territory of the Slovak Republic is integral and indivisible.
The state symbols of the Slovak Republic are the state emblem, the state flag, the state seal and the state anthem.
www.government.gov.sk /VLADA/USTAVA/en_vlada_ustava_kap_1.shtml   (430 words)

  
 Slovakia in Peacekeeping operations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Slovak Republic's experience from participation in UN peacekeeping forces confirms extensive possibilities of small and medium-size countries to actively participate in the preservation of peace and stability in the world.
The Slovak Republic closely observes the developments in individual regions of the world and is a traditional contributor to peacekeeping missions.
According to ranking of military and civilian police contributions to UN peacekeeping operations as of 30 September 2001, the Slovak Republic took the 24th position among the contributing states (610 soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic).
www.un.int /slovakia/slovpeace.htm   (351 words)

  
 Slovakia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
After the puppet Slovak Republic was established, the law of 23rd June 1939 enacted the white-blue-red tricolore as the state flag.
The present-day state flag of the Slovak Republic is described in article 9, paragraph 2 of the Slovak Constitution, which was enacted on 1st September 1992.
The Slovak Republic legislation was dated 1 March 1990, and laid down the arms (almost identical with those of pre-Communist era), the flag (the plain tricolor), seal and anthem.
flagspot.net /flags/sk.html   (1200 words)

  
 SLOVAKIA.ORG - Slovak Republic FAQ
Slovakia (officially known as the Slovak Republic- but you already know that), of course, is the subject of this website and undoubtedly you will learn more about the country by exploring different areas of our site.
Thus, the secession of Slovakia from the Czech and Slovak Federation was done by wholly peaceful means hence it is referred to as the "Velvet Divorce" - jocularly named after the peaceful fall of Communism in Czechoslovakia, the "Velvet Revolution".
The Slovak Republic is located at the precise geographic center of Europe.
www.slovakia.org /sk-faq.htm   (1594 words)

  
 Profile of Slovak Republic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Slovak Republic does not have a mortgage law that prescribes a procedure for foreclosure.
The Slovak Republic has legal structures to protect both property and contractual rights, but it can take years for legal decisions on disputes to be made.
The Slovak Republic accepts binding international arbitration, and this may be a corporation's best option for the resolution of disputes.
www.realtor.org /intlprof.nsf/All/SlovakRepublic?OpenDocument   (809 words)

  
 WENR, January/February 2004: Slovak Republic
There are 24 higher education institutions in the Slovak Republic, of which, 19 are public, four are state owned and one is private.
The ministry goes on to state that to fulfill the requirement that each student spend at least one semester in a foreign higher education institution, a significant increase in financial resources would be needed to raise the proportional number of students studying in foreign higher education institutions from the present four percent to 12 percent.
In the period 1998-2002 more than 2000 Slovak students took advantage of the Leonardo practical placements and exchanges, of which 17-20 percent were higher education students and teachers.
www.wes.org /ewenr/04Jan/Slovak.htm   (1457 words)

  
 Worldworx Travel - Safety - Europe - Slovak Republic
A Slovak driver's License can be applied for at the Dopravny Inspektorat in the district of the applicant's place of residence in the Slovak Republic.
For specific information concerning Slovak driver's permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance, contact the Slovak Embassy in Washington, D.C. See also road safety from other sources in the Slovak Republic at http://www.zjazdnost.ssc.sk.
As there is no direct commercial air service between the U.S. and the Slovak Republic by local carriers at present, or economic authority to operate such service, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed the Slovak Republic's Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with international aviation safety standards.
www.worldworx.tv /safety/europe/slovak-republic   (1611 words)

  
 Slovak Republic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
a republic within Czechoslovakia from 1990 to 1992, i.e.
a state during WWII, see WWII Slovak Republic (i.e.
This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Slovak_Republic   (83 words)

  
 Slovak Republic
The Slovak Republic has a total land area of 18,933 square miles and its population is 5,396,193.
On March 14, 2001, a marginal nationalist party, Slovak National Unity (SNU), held a rally to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the wartime Slovak state.
Many protest this move, alleging that Vajtasak was a member of the National Council of the wartime pro-Nazi Slovak state and was aware of the deportations of Slovak Jews to Nazi concentration camps.
www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/irf/2001/5733.htm   (2592 words)

  
 Slovak Republic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
All foreigners seeking entry into the Slovak Republic must carry proof of a medical insurance policy contracted for payment of all costs for hospitalization and medical treatment in the Slovak Republic.
The Ministry of Health of Slovak Republic administers the use of medicines and medicine brought to the Slovak Republic for personal use may become subject to comparison against the list of those authorized for use in the Slovak Republic.
The information below concerning the Slovak Republic is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.
travel.state.gov /travel/slovak_republic.html   (2386 words)

  
 Explore Economies - Doing Business - The World Bank Group
The difficulties that employers in the Slovak Republic face in hiring and firing workers are shown below.
For the Slovak Republic, the overall index is 39.
The costs and procedures involved in importing and exporting a standardized shipment of goods in the Slovak Republic are detailed under this topic.
www.doingbusiness.org /ExploreEconomies/Default.aspx?economyid=168   (615 words)

  
 STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC
In 1992, the Slovak Government ratified "the Principles of Lifelong Education" which created the preconditions for the further development of a subsystem of lifelong education.
On the basis of recommendations of the Accreditation Commission of the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic, it may grant or withdraw the right of a higher education institution or faculty to organize state and postgraduate examinations, habilitation and procedures for the nomination of professors within individual disciplines.
Difficult issues are solved by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic.
www.euroeducation.net /prof/slovakco.htm   (2007 words)

  
 Slovak Republic
This copy must be submitted to the border police along with the Business Visitor's original passport, and the appropriate Visa for onward travel or evidence of the traveler's authorization to return to their country of residence, if they are not a national of that country.
Upon entering the Slovak Republic, Business Visitors may be asked to provide evidence of sufficient funds to cover expenses, and a return or onward airline ticket.
If an attorney or other agent in the Slovak Republic will file the paperwork on behalf of the employing organization, a power of attorney to act on behalf of the organization before the Labor Office.
pubweb.fdbl.com /ihp8/global/media85.nsf/public-country-briefs/slovakrepublic?opendocument   (1095 words)

  
 Slovak Republic Government Information
The Slovak political scene supports a wide spectrum of political parties, including several social democratic parties and the nationalistic Slovak National Party (SNS) that is not represented in parliament, but the influence of leftist and nationalist parties has declined in the past several years.
The Slovak Republic has an embassy in the United States, located at 3523 International Court, NW, Washington, DC, 20008.
Independence: The Slovak Republic was established January 1, 1993 (former Czechoslovak Republic established 1918).
www.traveldocs.com /sk/govern.htm   (453 words)

  
 Slovakia - Amnesty International
The charges were dropped and in May the Central Police Inspectorate in Bratislava found Denise Havrlová’s complaint against the officer to be “partially justified”: his behaviour was not found to be racist, but was considered to be in breach of his legal duties as a police officer.
In January the Constitutional Court suspended provisions of Articles 102 and 103 of the Slovak Penal Code concerning defamation of the Republic and of public officials, stating that their enforcement may be a threat to the right to freedom of expression.
A number of parliamentarians had filed the petition with the Court after President Rudolf Schuster initiated criminal proceedings in July 2001 against a journalist who was critical of his state of the nation speech to the National Council.
web.amnesty.org /report2003/Svk-summary-eng   (631 words)

  
 Introduction To Slovak Language
is the official language of the Slovak Republic.
It is estimated that over one third of all Slovaks in the world do not live within the borders of the current Slovak Republic.
This is not a self-study course and does not try to teach the Slovak Language but presents the language in a way that allows one to be able to at least learn the alphabet and some phraseology addressing the typical needs of an individual visiting Slovakia today or interating with a Slovak individual.
www.slovak.com /language   (251 words)

  
 IIE | Slovak Republic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Knowledge of Slovak is required commensurate with the level needed for the proposed independent research in fields such as political science and anthropology.
In fields such as Slovak literature, language, and history, knowledge of Slovak is essential.
Applicants must present evidence of consultation with relevant scholars in the Slovak Republic regarding the feasibility of their proposed projects and the availability of related resources.
www.iie.org /Content/NavigationMenu/Fulbright_Demo_Site/U_S__Student_Program/Fulbright_Grant_Opportunities/Slovak_Republic.htm   (494 words)

  
 WTO | Slovak Republic - Member information
The Slovak Republic has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995.
The Slovak Republic’s existing goods schedules will be revised in due course as a result of its entry into the European Union.
The Slovak Republic’s existing services schedules will be revised in due course as a result of its entry into the European Union.
www.wto.org /english/thewto_e/countries_e/slovak_republic_e.htm   (288 words)

  
 Slovak Republic
Slovakia, landlocked republic in central Europe, bounded on the northwest by the Czech Republic, on the north by Poland, on the east by Ukraine, on the south by Hungary, and on the southwest by Austria.
The Slovak Ore Mountains, in eastern Slovakia, are named for their mineral deposits.
Southwestern Slovakia is dominated by the Danubian Lowlands, a fertile region that extends to the Danube River on the Hungarian border.
www.ovayonda.biz /lodging/country/sk.html   (664 words)

  
 Official Slovak Tourist Board
Slovak Crown (Sk) - Slovenská koruna = 100 halier.
The citizen of Czech Republic, Germany and Switzerland can enter Slovakia just with a valid national ID card.
Motorests and original "tchardas" present all kinds of regional specialities - from Slovak cooking in the north of the country to Hungarian and fish meals in the Danubian region in the southern part of the country.
www.sacr.sk /index.php?p=17   (731 words)

  
 Slovak Republic Country Guide - Overview - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Slovak Republic is situated in Central Europe, sharing frontiers with the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Hungary and Ukraine.
Every historical period and century has left behind monuments in the Slovak Republic that are admired by the world.
The capital, Bratislava, is the political, economic and cultural centre of the country.
www.worldtravelguide.net /data/svk/svk.asp   (185 words)

  
 Slovakia maps from Omni Resources, world leader in map supply.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This listing includes those maps that cover just the Slovak Republic; maps covering the former Czechoslovakia are listed under the Czech Republic and Czechoslovakia heading.
These maps were produced prior to the breakup and cover both the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Slovak 1:10,000 City Topographic Maps by the Soviet military - click here.
www.omnimap.com /catalog/int/slovak.htm   (752 words)

  
 Slovak Republic Buses 2005
Snapshots’ Slovak Republic Buses 2005 report provides 2004 year-end market data, with 2005 estimates and five-year forecasts.
The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis.
Slovak Republic Buses 2005 forms part of Snapshots’ Automotive industry coverage.
www.marketresearch.com /redirect.asp?productid=1089963&progid=3603   (107 words)

  
 Slovak Republic
A two-day Slovak survival course will be offered during the orientation program in the Slovak Republic.
The U.S. school agrees to accept a teacher from the Slovak Republic who has also secured a leave of absence with pay (Slovak teacher will receive a stipend; no additional cost will accrue to the U.S. school).
Three-day orientation program and midyear conference in the Slovak Republic for grantee and accompanying dependents.
www.fulbrightexchanges.org /View/ViewCountryDetails.asp?RecID=27&CType=TeacherCountry   (190 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Slovakia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
In 1918 the Slovaks joined the closely related Czechs to form Czechoslovakia.
The Slovaks and the Czechs agreed to separate peacefully on 1 January 1993.
unicameral National Council of the Slovak Republic or Narodna Rada Slovenskej Republiky (150 seats; members are elected on the basis of proportional representation to serve four-year terms)
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/lo.html   (1233 words)

  
 EUROPA - Enlargement : Candidate Country - Slovakia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Slovak (85.8%), Hungarian (9.7%), Roma (1.7%) (according to other sources, could reach 10%), Czech (0.8%), Ruthenian (0.4%), Ukrainian (0.2%), German (0.1%), Polish (0.04%)
EIB loans for small projects in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, 13 april 2000 (EXT 2000/009)
Commission signs joint assessment of medium-term economic policy priorities for the Slovak Republic, 29 February 2000 (IP/00/198) (FR / DE)
europa.eu.int /comm/enlargement/slovakia   (190 words)

  
 EUROPA - Culture - Slovakia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Ministry is also responsible for the monitoring and administration of treaties and agreements, following the policies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and it supports the cultural projects of Slovak communities abroad.
There are several cultural institutions in Slovakia which, funded by the Ministry of Culture, have a remit for transnational cultural cooperation.
The following is a representative selection: the Slovak National Theatre, the Slovak National Museum, the Slovak Technical Museum, the Slovak National Gallery, the Theatre Institute, the Centre for Information of Literature, the International House of Art for Children (BIBIANA), etc.
europa.eu.int /comm/culture/portal/sites/members/en/slovakia_en.htm   (267 words)

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