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Czech military doctors sent as reinforcements to Slovak hospitals [Dec 06, 2011] Since Saturday, a group of Czech military doctors have been helping out in hospitals in neighbouring Slovakia where hundreds of doctors walked out over low wages. Last Wednesday the resignations of 1,200 doctors (of an overall 7,000) came into force, leaving four of the country?s hospitals in critical condition and another sixteen in jeopardy. Even though the Slovak government has now agreed to ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia doctors threaten to leave over low pay [Nov 28, 2011] The Slovak government is working on contingency plans to ensure health care is not compromised after thousands of doctors resigned from public hospitals over low pay. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia approves hefty incentives for Honeywell plant [Mar 30, 2011] The Slovak government said Wednesday it had approved incentives worth 19.15 million euros (26.9 million dollars) for a turbocharger plant planned by US technology giant Honeywell. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovak government removes right of reply for politicians in heavily criticized media law [Mar 02, 2011] BRATISLAVA, Slovakia - The Slovak government has changed a controversial media law that guaranteed politicians, readers and state institutions a right of reply, even if articles critical of them were true. [via YahooNews] More >>