Slovakia 2017

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Opening Adresses Address by the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic ...... 3 Words by the Minister of Economy ...... 4

Self-government of the Slovak republic Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava...... 41 Slovak Republic – Maps ...... 6 University of Žilina...... 46 Slovak Republic – General Information ...... 7 Self-government – Cities and Towns ...... 8 Comenius University in Bratislava...... 50 Great Moravian Empire ...... 13 Slovak Agricultural and Food Chamber Roads & traffic infrastructure of the Slovak Republic Words by the President of SAFC ...... 54 Road Network ...... 15 Air Transport ...... 22 Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry Railways Transport ...... 23 Words by the President of SCCI ...... 57 The Region of Banská Bystrica ...... 60 Important Companies Presentation The Region of Bratislava ...... 62 1. Industry ...... 24 Office of SCCI Košice ...... 63 Agricultural and Food Sector The Region of Nitra ...... 64 Building Industry The Region of Prešov ...... 65 Car Industry The Region of Trenčín ...... 66 Chemical, Rubber and Plastics Industry The Region of Trnava ...... 67 Electrotechnics, Electronics The Region of Žilina – North-Slovakia County ...... 68 Engineering Sector Addresses of National Institutions ...... 71 Power Engineering Wood and Furniture Industry Diplomatic Missions Wraps and Packaging Slovak Embassies Worldwide ...... 72 2. Services ...... 32 Slovak Missions and Slovak Institutes...... 75 Environment and Ecology Foreing Embassies Accredited for Slovakia...... 76 Fairs and Exhibitions Database ...... 81 Financial and Economic Services Science, Research, Education Register ...... 84 Translations and Interpreting Transport and Logistics 3. Tourism ...... 34 Hotels, Accommodation Facilities Regional Tourist Centers Spas

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Príhovory Príhovor ministra zahraničných vecí a európskych záležitostí SR ...... 3 Príhovor ministra hospodárstva ...... 4

Samospráva SR Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave ...... 41 Slovenská republika – Mapa...... 6 Žilinská univerzita v Žiline...... 46 Základné informácie o Slovenskej republike ...... 7 Samospráva – mestá a obce...... 8 Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave ...... 50 Veľkomoravská ríša ...... 13 Slovenská poľnohospodárska a potraninárska komora Dopravná infraštruktúra Slovenskej republiky Príhovor predsedu SPPK...... 54 Cestná doprava ...... 15 Letecká doprava ...... 22 Slovenská obchodná a priemyselná komora Železničná doprava ...... 23 Príhovor predsedu SOPK ...... 57 Región Banská Bystrica...... 60 Prezentované spoločnosti Región Bratislava ...... 62 1. Priemysel ...... 24 Kancelária SOPK Košice ...... 63 Agrárny a potravinársky priemysel Región Nitra ...... 64 Automobilový priemysel Región Prešov ...... 65 Drevársky a nábytkársky priemysel Región Trenčín...... 66 Elektrotechnika, elektronika Región Trnava ...... 67 Energetický a elektrotechnický priemysel Región Žilina ...... 68 Chemický, gumárenský a plastikárenský priemysel Adresy štátnych inštitúcií...... 71 Obaly a obalová technika Stavebný priemysel Diplomatické misie Strojársky priemysel Slovenské veľvyslanectvá vo svete...... 72 Slovenské misie a Slovenské inštitúty...... 75 2. Služby ...... 32 Zahraničné veľvyslanectvá akreditované pre Slovenskú republiku . . . . . 76 Životné prostredie a ekológia Veľtrhy a výstavy Databáza...... 81 Finančné a ekonomické služby Register ...... 84 Veda, výskum, školstvo Preklady a tlmočenie Doprava a logistika 3. Cestovný ruch ...... 34 Hotely, ubytovacie zariadenia Kúpele Regionálne turistické centrá

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2 ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC PRÍHOVOR MINISTRA ZAHRANIČNÝCH VECÍ A EURÓPSKYCH ZÁLEŽITOSTÍ SR

Dear Reader,

each and every year (this last couple of them) for common structures capable of standing up I have been quoted as saying the upcoming to forces beyond our (local) control? Are we year will be harsher and perhaps more chal- united in believing in the common future, say, lenging on us than the last one. And I meant it after Brexit? every time. The crises were looming, the obsta- For Slovakia the answer is simple: we must cles seemed serious and we were scratching resist the temptation to try to achieve better our collective heads trying to find the light at deals for individual states rather than for the the end of the tunnel. entire EU. United we stand; divided we fall. Also, However, 2017 – and I am saying it in full regaining the trust of EU citizens, of John Smith acceptance of the fact that one year from now out there, is of outmost importance, as we have I might be repeating myself once again – seems reiterated it at the Bratislava summit last year especially ripe with challenges and opportuni- which had borne the Bratislava roadmap out- ties alike. The world order as we have known it lining the “back-to-the-EU-roots” process. We seems to be uncontrollably collapsing. Values must try harder to explain not only what the such as truth, allegiance, loyalty, partnership, EU does, but also why it does it, to help people common platforms are being questioned feel the ownership of those processes. People and put under doubt. Coming into fashion out there laugh at us and get angry (rightly so) are words and phrases favoring individual- with EU regulations that they see unnecessary ism, opportunism (i.e. standing out as unique, and outrageous – from the shape of the cucum- different from the rest), and otherness. Once bers to the amount of water used for toilet again nationalism and radicalism are raising flushing. All of these decisions and regulations their ugly heads not only in the regions that we are rational; we have just failed to make them have somehow come to accept as the cradle of understood by our citizens. such but also here in the very heart of Europe. We live in an imperfect world; a world where The instinct for cooperation and integration killing a fellow human being is somehow palat- that was once deeply rooted in our European able if it happens far away. A world where soci- way of thinking is unraveling like the prover- eties are deeply torn inside, where right and bial ball of wool. What had once allowed us to wrong often loose contours and mix, where build and protect our way of life and thinking the natural craving for leaders has brought on in constructing Europe anew atop the ruins of a new batch of vociferators advocating destruc- the war-torn continent, shrivels in confronta- tion as the right course of action. They promise tion with the populism, fear, hate and distrust quick fixes to very complex problems by using a omni-present not only in speeches made by simplified language. They sideline mainstream politicians and office candidates, but also in political parties which often struggle to offer discourses held at beer pubs and during family solutions relying on the language of political reunions. We face the degradation of values at correctness. an unprecedented scale. We all know that meaningful solutions are Trust has become a rare commodity these neither easy nor quick. We need to communi- days. At the Munich Security Conference in cate more often with our citizens and speak February U.S. Vice-President Michael Pence the language they understand. And we need went to great lengths to assure the gathered to listen to them. To you, dear Reader. I do statesmen and politicians that the United States not want you becoming even more estranged, remain a strong and unwavering ally of Europe, disappointed by empty promises and policies and reaffirmed the “bedrock commitment” to which do not improve your life. I want you to defend the Allies if push comes to shove. There prosper, to grow and feel that those who were was applause in the auditorium, yes, but far elected to do their jobs – on the national as from frenetic in nature. Skepticism forbade it. well as European and international level – care The underlining thought – almost palpable at about you. the time - was: yes, okay, we believe you, but can I strongly believe in dialogue as the ide- we trust you that President Trump shares the sen- ally suited tool for the exchange of ideas and timent? I dare say that there wasn´t news more proposals for the change for the better. I am Ministry of Foreign and eagerly expected in the hours to come than always ready to listen. And I encourage you to European Affairs of the the next POTUS´s tweet to either reconfirm or do the same. Slovak Republic oppose the Veep´s words. Hlboká cesta 2 Not even the Munich conference, most rep- May the year 2017 prove fruitful to you 833 36 Bratislava 37 resentative as it was, both with respect to the Slovak Republic phone: +421 2 5978 1111 level of invitees and the thoughts provoked fax: +421 2 5978 3333 by its various sessions, was able to answer the Miroslav LAJČÁK e-mail: [email protected] outstanding questions: How do we restore a Minister of Foreign and European Aff airs of www.foreign.gov.sk strong and united Europe? Do we feel the need the Slovak Republic

3 WORDS BY THE MINISTER OF ECONOMY PRÍHOVOR MINISTRA HOSPODÁRSTVA

Dear Readers, Medium-Sized Businesses was approved and entered into force in January this year. Among Slovakia entered the year 2017 richer by the other things, this act defines and enables the experience of its historically first Presidency different forms of support and subsidies. In of the Council of the European Union. I note this way, we brought the fragmented forms of with pleasure and pride that it was extremely support provided to SMEs under one roof. At successful. We proved that we are a modern, the same time, the Ministry of Economy has respected and competent country which is able extended this support indirectly by means of to lead negotiations on complicated topics and mentoring and counselling. The main benefits in complicated situations, such as the Brexit can be summarised in three points: elimination that has shaken the European Union. of the administrative burden, support of innovations, and internationalisation of small and For the Ministry of Economy, the Presidency medium-sized enterprises. was a big challenge in which we succeeded. We led up to three councils with different focuses: The new act also establishes the obligation to energy, competitiveness, and trade. We organ- assess the impacts of new legislation on SMEs. ised three ministerial meetings and 13 large The draft of any relevant act must be consulted working meetings in Slovakia, and we prepared with their representatives, which is followed by and conducted complicated negotiations in the quantification of the impacts of the new Brussels and Luxembourg. Other achievements obligations and the assessment of all variants. of the Slovak Presidency are the reaching of the These rules also apply to the transposition of historical trade agreement CETA with Canada European Union legislation and are expected and the modernisation of protective tools of to help prevent over-implementation known as the trade policy against dumping prices from gold-plating. abroad after three years of fruitless negotiations, which will have a direct positive impact The Ministry of Economy of the Slovak on the US Steel in Košice and its competition Republic prepared the National Strategy for with cheap Chinese steel. We also managed to Smart Industry, which will be detailed in the put in place the elimination of unauthorised form of specific action plans for the automotive geoblocking in e-commerce and more equality industry, robotics, automation and smart ener- in e-shopping for Member States. In the field of gy. We put through the “Concept for Supporting energy, the European Union under the leader- Business Service Centres”. We are also will- ship of the Slovak Republic as the country hold- ing to support non-industrial and non-manu- ing the EU Presidency reached an agreement facturing sectors, including Business Service on safe gas supplies and co-operation between Centres. These contribute to the stabilisation countries in the event of problems. of production in Slovakia and to increasing its added value, and have positive impacts on We were active also at home, mainly when professional employment and young people´s it comes to obtaining new investments and qualification. Thanks to these centres, Slovakia improving the business conditions in Slovakia. is becoming a country which, in addition to its The year 2016 was extremely successful in strong industrial tradition, also has a potential terms of the influx of new investments. We have in the field of finance, IT and innovations. achieved the best results over the last five-year period in respect to the number of projects Our innovative actions also include the his- and the creation of new jobs. Our country has torically first project of real support of electro- proven to be attractive for investors, offering mobility by promoting the purchase of electric a stable and favourable business and political vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars. We launched environment. We have attracted new impor- this initiative together with the Automotive tant investors, and successful domestic com- Industry Association. The growing interest in panies have expanded their existing produc- the purchase of these vehicles suggests that the tion. Another positive trend is the influx of project has met with a very positive response. investments with a higher added value, such as R&D centres or service centres. These new We are continuing our efforts to improve investments have a large export potential and the conditions for entrepreneurship and inno- the investment growth in Eastern Slovakia, pre- vations. We are constantly and successfully viously characterised by relatively small invest- working on obtaining new investments, mainly Ministry of Economy ment volumes, is also positive. those with a higher added value and mainly Mierová 19 in regions which are in need of more jobs. In 827 15 Bratislava 212 Slovak Republic These accomplishments are definitely due, this context, we are reviewing the investment phone: +421 2 4854 1111 among other things, to the steps we have taken incentive policy. The Ministry and the SARIO fax: +421 2 4333 7827 in order to improve the business environment. agency currently work with dozens of invest- www.economy.gov.sk Thanks to our efforts, the Act on Small and ment plans and potential investors.

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By July, we plan to submit to the Government discounts on these costs, which has a positive a proposal for a package of measures in order impact on the end price for such customers. In to enhance the business environment. The its Manifesto, the Government committed itself aim of this plan is to improve the conditions to review the system operation tariff, and the for businesses, reduce the administrative bur- Ministry of Economy SR is planning to present den of entrepreneurs, and enhance Slovakia´s several proposals for the public discussion with position in the Doing Business global rating the business sphere, employers and the public. of the business environment. Given the fact It will also be necessary to take into account that the business areas concern several central the possibilities of the state budget and other authorities, we established the “Top-Level Inter- potential sources and review the proposals Sectoral Group for Doing Business” in which from the point of view of (mainly negative) these authorities are represented. We focus on impacts on other customers, as well. the ways of facilitating employment outside a labour relationship, the provision of public At present, Slovakia is one of the leaders of administration services to entrepreneurs, the economic growth among the EU countries. The ensuring of a sound competitive environment, influx of direct foreign investments in Slovakia the facilitation of the filling in of tax returns, is on-going, a number of already well-estab- and business support mainly to small and lished companies expand their business activi- medium-sized entrepreneurs. We also want to ties in our country, and increased emphasis is improve Slovakia´s position in the World Bank´s placed on science, research and production Doing Business rating. We will therefore seek to with an added value. It is the result of stabil- speed up the start of business activities or the ity and quality of the business environment in obtaining of building permits. The proposals Slovakia. We are not satisfied, though, because are continuously discussed in working groups. there is always something to improve and the The discussions will subsequently involve the innovation train travels at high speed. We can- representatives of business associations and not and do not want to lag behind. unions. The document will be discussed by the Economic and Social Council, as well. The effect of the measures will depend on the intensity of their implementation. We are also preparing a website for entrepreneurs, which will help them find their way around their duties and obligations related to their business activities.

We also want to ensure fair electricity prices by addressing the system operation tariff, as we recognise that the system operation tariff influences the end price of electricity. This tariff is influenced by the extent of supported renewable energy sources, and the amount of support depends also on the market prices of electricity, i.e. the difference between the market prices of electricity and guaranteed prices for supported electricity producers. In Slovakia, the costs of such support are spread among all customers, including industrial companies, while in some countries customers have

Peter Žiga Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic

5 SLOVAK REPUBLIC – MAPS SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA – MAPA

SLOVAKIA - Regions and Districts

POLAND

Čadca CZECH Námestovo Kysúcke Svidník Tvrdošín Stará Ľubovňa REPUBLIC Bytča Nové Mesto Dolný Kubín Bardejov Stropkov Medzilaborce Považská Púchov Bystrica ŽILINA Kežmarok Sabinov Martin Ružomberok Liptovský Mikuláš Levoča Ilava Poprad PREŠOV Snina Vranov Humenné Turčianské Teplice Spišská Nová Ves nadTopľov Skalica TRENČÍN Prievidza Gelnica Bánovce Brezno I Nové Mesto nad Bebravou BANSKÁ KOŠICEIII Senica Myjava Michalovce Sobrance nad Váhom BYSTRICA Rožňava Košice okolie IV Žiar nad Hronom Revúca II Piešťany Partizánske Detva Trebišov Topoľčany Zvolen Hlohovec Poltár TRNAVA Žarnovica

Malacky Zlaté Moravce Banská UKRAINE AUSTRIA Pezinok NITRA Štiavnica Lučenec Regions Krupina Rimavská Sobota Senec Bratislava IV III Galanta I II Levice Veľký Krtíš Trnava BRATISLAVA Šaľa V Nitra Dunajská Streda Nové Zámky Trenčín Banská Bystrica

Komárno HUNGARY Žilina Prešov Košice

SLOVAKIA - Geographical Map

6 SLOVAK REPUBLIC – GENERAL INFORMATION ZÁKLADNÉ INFORMÁCIE O SLOVENSKEJ REPUBLIKE

Total area: 49 035 km2

Capital: Bratislava

Length of state border: 1652,6 km

Population: 5 397 036 (as of 21. 5. 2011)

Political system: Parliamentary democracy

Official language: Slovak

Currency: Euro, 1€ = 100 cents

Population density: 110,2 (per 1 km2)

Time zone: Central European Time (GMT +1 hour)

Country Telephone Code: ++421-

Location: Slovakia is located in Central Europe. The relief of the country is characterised by great differences. In central and northern Slovakia the countryside is hilly, it is covered with the Carpathian mountain range. The countryside of the southern and eastern Slovakia is low. Climate: The territory of Slovakia is situated in the mild climatic belt with regular alternation of four seasons of the year. The average temperature is in winter - 2° C and in summer +21° C. January is the coldest month with night temperatures -10° C and -15° C, the warmest month is July with a daily maximum temperature of approximately +32° C. National Holidays: January, 1st Establishment of the Slovak Republic July, 5th St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day August, 29th Slovak National Uprising Day September, 1st Slovak Constitution Day November, 17th Day of Fight for Freedom and Democracy Public holidays: January, 6th Epiphany (The three Sages and Christmas Holiday of Ortodox Christians) March/April Good Friday, Easter Monday May, 1st Labour Day May, 8th Triumph Over Fascism Day September, 15th Lady of Sorrows Day November, 1st All Saints Day December, 24th Christmas Eve December, 25th Christmas Day December, 26th Second Day of Christmas Important Phone Numbers: 158 (112) Police 0961 011111 Foreigner's Police 155 (112) First Aid 1181 Information on Telephone Numbers 150 (112) Fire-Service 12149 Information on International Telephone Numbers The national symbols of the Slovak Republic are the national emblem, the national flag, the national seal and the national anthem.

The national emblem of the Slovak Republic has a red, early Gothic shield with a silver double cross mounted on the central peak of the blue three hill group.

The national flag of the Slovak Republic is composed of three horizontal stripes - white, blue and red (with white at the top, followed by blue and red). In the front section of the national flag is the national emblem of the Slovak Republic.

7 SELF-GOVERNMENT – CITIES AND TOWNS SAMOSPRÁVA – MESTÁ A OBCE

THE TOWN OF SPIŠSKÁ NOVÁ VES Gateway to the Slovak Paradise

of the town is enhanced 1 to October 31, the admirers by theatres, a gallery, of water tourism can enjoy museums, 3D cinemas, indoor boating on the Hornád river swimming pool and a lido, in one of the most attractive wellness and fi tness facilities, parts of the national park – Slovak Republic, Europe tennis grounds, skittle and the longest river canyon in N 48° 56’ 39,01’’ bowling alleys, a high rope Slovakia (Prielom Hornádu, E 20° 34’ 0,32’’ park, a skatepark, a winter 11.75 km long). You can also Spišská Nová Ves with its al- stadium, a minigolf area or explore the ‘true wilderness’ most 750-year long history is an indoor shooting range, in the Kyseľ gorge, reopened an ideal starting point for the as well as suburban sports 40 years after devastating lovers of hiking along harsh airfi eld with an opportunity fi res. The gorge is passable but picturesque gorges of the to enjoy parachute jump or thanks to new educational trail Slovak Paradise (Slovenský raj) sightseeing fl ight. Kyseľ – Ferrata of the Mountain

National Park, for the admirers of monuments described in UNESCO´s World Heritage List and for those interested in the less spectacular but even more precious Gothic and Iron Routes monuments that can be found in the surrounding Spiš region. The town features the longest fusiform (spindle- shaped) square in Europe with an unforgettable atmosphere, the highest publicly accessible In the close vicinity of the Rescue Service. This amazing raft tours of the Dunajec river church tower in Slovakia town are situated the largest ‘via ferrata’ is open from June on traditional Goral rafts, the (87 m high), the youngest Slovak ice cave, 25 splendid 15 to October 31. caves of the Slovak Karst (Slo- ZOO in Slovakia. At the Place waterfalls in 8 accessible rocky The combination of nature, venský kras) National Park, or of Wishes you can express gorges, more than 300 km of history and active relaxation the cities of Prešov and Košice your most secret wishes and marked hiking trails, 400 km in the Spiš region is comple- located in very short distances. send them by ringing a bell of cycling trails, ski centres, mented by other available An increasing interest in to the heavenly heights to cross-country skiing and nor- natural beauties: fi rst of all Spišská Nová Ves is refl ected be fulfi lled. A wide range of dic walking trails or 13 educa- the High Tatras (Vysoké Tatry) every year in the growing cultural and sporting events tional trails. National Park, which is just number of its visitors, services all year round provides In the nearby Slovak Para- 30 km away, but also thermal concentrated not only in its suffi cient opportunities for a dise you can experience two park in nearby Vrbov, the centre and also in increased pleasant stay. Attractiveness exciting novelties. From May Pieniny National Park with its business activity.

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Take an opportunity to the latest high rope park or enjoy advantageous family test your shooting talent and or adrenaline stay in Spišská accuracy at the indoor shoot- Nová Ves. ing range from 3 weapons ‘Family stay full of of your choice. You can take experiences’ (3-day package 155 steps for an amazing for families) includes the view from the highest church accommodation in the hotel** tower in Slovakia, experience with breakfast and family the atmosphere of the longest dinner at the day of arrival, fusiform square in Europe free entry to lido and indoor and enter the nearby Slovak swimming pool during the Paradise. Bed and breakfast whole stay, Ceragem massage, accommodation in guest- ascent to the highest church -house** included. tower in Slovakia, visit of the Find out more about Place of Wishes, free entry packages in TIC or on website to the ZOO and AQUATERRA of the town. pavilion with a small present Welcome to Spišská Nová Ves! for your children and free entry to MONKEYLAND high Contact: rope park. Tourist Information Centre (TIC) ‘Weekend adrenaline Letná 49 menu with the sky’ (3-day 052 01 Spišská Nová Ves, Slovak Republic package for 2 persons) off ers phone: +421 53 429 82 93 you an opportunity to ‘rent’ phone/fax: +421 53 442 82 92 the sky and enjoy 20-minute e-mail: [email protected] fl ight by a Cessna aircraft www.spisskanovaves.eu/tic with views of the picturesque Slovak Paradise National The Town of Spišská Nová Ves Park, the majestic High Tatras, Radničné námestie 7 historical town Levoča or the 052 70 Spišská Nová Ves, Slovak Republic Spiš Castle, and afterwards phone: +421 53 417 66 10, 417 66 11 experience a tandem para- fax: +421 53 442 69 80 chute jump from a height of e-mail: [email protected] 3,000 m with an experienced www.spisskanovaves.eu/navstevnik instructor. You can also test Photo: Miro Dibák, Peter Olekšák, Milan Paprčka, your strength and courage in Edita Sýkorová, Lucia Kormošová, Compact Skydive

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for domestic companies´ goods Detva and services consumption. Detva town owns also allotments of D E T V A is 10 ha area, which is considered situated in the to be the future industrial park heart of Slovakia, Detva – Trstená. There is the about 220 km project documentation prepared from Slovak capital for this business plan for building Bratislava. Its area the underground services. In is known with precious natural southern part of Detva there are and cultural values. Detva is the some areas and building sites of centre of Podpolanie region, stores, services and production. one of the most original Slovak This site is the most lucrative as regions, which was named after about the connection with infra- natural dominant feature of the with the neighbouring regions poles. Business and employment structure but it is capacity limited area – Polana volcano. From as about roads and railways. The support is one of the priorities because of road R2 and also 1996 Detva is the centre of the road I/50 (Bratislava – Zvolen so that the new business zones because of limits of protective district. Its area is 6,809 hectares – Lučenec – Košice) and the R2 are being created. With the EU zones biotopes around Slatina and it has about 15,000 inhabit- expressway with the connection support of its structural funds River. They say that the potential ants. Geographical location of to Detva is the traffic axis of the (2004-2006) Detva town realized of Detva and its surrounding is Detva in the centre of Slovakia area. It will be soon improved by reconstruction of some produc- not used properly. There is a good enables good traffic connection building the R2 highway. Detva is ing parts in PPS factory so that it opportunity not only for visit and connected with the railway line prepared industrial park for some getting known of this region but Zvolen – Lenártovce – Košice, new investments and for the crea- also for investment into business which runs through southern part tion of 538 job positions, mostly and living in this environmentally of the town. The nearest cargo in engineering professions. The pure, clean and beautiful town in railway stations are in neighbour- goal of building of industrial the heart of Slovakia. ing villages Vígľaš and Kriváň. parks and zones for business in Airport in Sliač is only 27 km from Detva and surrounding villages Contact: Detva. Good technical and civic Kriváň and Vígľaš is to provide the Mestský úrad v Detve infrastructure is available in the opportunities for domestic and J. G. Tajovského 7, 962 12 Detva town. In the Strategy of Slovak foreign companies with working phone: +421 45 3700 404, +421 45 5455202 Republic Improvement Detva places in production, service e-mail: [email protected], www.detva.sk is one of innovative progress and quaternary sectors, so that Foto: archív MsÚ

The Town of Levice The Town of Central Slovakia, and later of Levice is re-built several times to form situated in the a fortress. At present, it houses eastern part of the Museum of Tekov. the Danubian Tourist attention is attracted Lowland, and is an important by the reconstructed historic centre of the Hron Region centre, burgher houses, the Jewish cemetery, up to the Picnic (August), the Levice with prevailing agriculture teachers´ institute, the historic Cross Hill (Krížny vrch) with Fair (May and October) and and industrial production. building of a mill, or several four monuments hidden in other events. The surround- The first written mention of sacral buildings. The Calvary the vineyards (the St. Urban ings of the town provide many Levice dates back to 1156. The of Levice is a rest area with a statue, a stone well, the Jesus opportunities for fishing, dominant part of the town is view of the centre and of the Christ Cross, and the Chapel hunting, Hron river rafting or the Castle of Levice, which was wide surroundings. From the of the Holy Virgin). During horse-riding. erected in the 13th century Calvary, one can get, follow- hot summer days, visitors can to protect the mining towns ing the natural trail along the swim at the Margita - Ilona open-air pool (Kalinčiakovo), Contact: and the National Natural Mestský úrad v Leviciach Reserve of Horša Valley with Nám. hrdinov 1, 934 32 Levice typical 20-30 metre high Phone no: +421 36 6350 263 stone walls and preserved Fax: +421 36 6306 901 folk architecture is also worth e-mail: [email protected] mentioning. www.levice.sk Levice also offers a variety Levická informačná agentúra of traditional cultural events: (Levice Information Agency) the Hunting Days of Levice Ul. Ľ. Štúra 3, 934 01 Levice (April), the Theatre Festival of Phone no: +421 36 6318 037 Levice (April), the Castle Feast e-mail: [email protected] of Levice (June), the Fishing www.mskslevice.sk

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The Town of Lučenec The Town of ist church and the historical Lučenec is situ- buildings of Reduta and the ated in the south Municipal Hall as its main of Central Slova- landmarks. The Municipal Hall kia, close to the was renovated in 2016, today Hungarian borders. The docu- you can find there a municipal ment from 1247 containing museum and the information the first mention ever about center. The Jewish synagogue Lučenec refers to this town built in Art Nouveau style is The city park is one of the ments for technical infrastruc- as an important crossroad of another important historical most beautiful and most pre- ture. Industrial Zone South is trade routes and the centre of attraction. It belongs to the cious parks in Slovakia, thanks situated in the south-eastern culture of the historical region largest of its kind in Slovakia to the combination of French, part of Lučenec. Its total area of Novohrad. Kubínyi Square and also in the Central Europe. English and woodland garden is 169.6 hectares. Manufactur- lies in the heart of the histori- It was reconstructed in 2016 styles, with artificial lake, mini ing halls, warehouses and cal centre of the town, with and nowadays it serves as a ZOO and lot of leisure time technical facilities currently roman-catholic and calvin- multinational cultural centre. zones for the whole family. On occupy 113.2 ha. The indus- the central square there is a trial zone houses an Industrial newly build shopping center, Park at a total area of 5,5 ha the biggest in the region with with complex infrastructure, various shops, restaurants, including roads and lighting. cafes and cinema. According Future investors can dispose to the Town´s Zoning Plan, in- of 14 ha of free sites within dustrial sites for the purposes the industrial zone. of new investors are located Contact: in the Industrial Zone South Town of Lučenec within the cadastral territory Novohradská 1, 984 01 Lučenec of Lučenec. This industrial Phone/fax: +421 47 4307 220 zone meets all the require- E-mail: [email protected], www.lucenec.sk

The Town of Komárno Komárno, sance palace built here. During located at the the Turkish invasion in the confluence of 16th and 17th centuries the the Danube and castle was rebuilt into a well- Váh Rivers, is defended fortress, which is one one of the oldest settlements of the main tourist attractions in the Carpathian Basin. It is a in the city. It was later ex- busy border town lying on the panded and when the building Slovak-Hungarian border. The of the system of fortifications territory of the town has been was finished, it had the capac- inhabited by various tribes due ity to accommodate an army town the status of free royal vilion and other buildings are to its strategic location. The of 200 000 soldiers. The town town in 1745 by Maria Theresa, examples of some of the many town flourished especially dur- became the strategic military lots of historic buildings were historic sights. An exceptional ing the reign of King Matthias base of the Austro-Hungarian erected; baroque palaces tourist attraction of the town is Corvinus who had a renais- Monarchy. After granting the were built by the local nobles Europe Place, which was built and wealthy citizens. Unfor- in the historic centre of the tunately, the baroque town town in 1999-2000. Houses are was hit by two devastating erected in its courtyard, which earthquakes in 1763 and 1783. represent the typical architec- After the earthquakes the ture of 45 European countries. buildings were renovated or At present Komárno is one of rebuilt. Nowadays, the major- the most important towns in ity of the historic and cultural the Nitra region. sites are well preserved. The Municipality of Komárno County and Town Halls, the Nám. Gen. Klapku 1, 945 01 Komárno, Courthouse, Zichy Palace, P.: +421 35 2851 212, F.: +421 35 7702 703 St. Andrews Church, the Dan- e-mail: [email protected] ube Museum, the Officers’ Pa- www.komarno.sk

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Snina Tvrdošín The most impor- The City of Snina tant monument (216 m.a.s.l.) lies of the town is a in the heart of a Gothic Wooden virgin nature, at All Saints Church the confluence from the half of of rivers Cirocha 15th century which was given Europa Nostra award for for recreation, sports, hiking and cy- and Pčolinka, surrounded by its it has been changing its face its protection and in 2008 was listed cling, down hill skiing as well as cross landmark and symbol of the city mainly due to reconstruction in World Cultural Heritage UNESCO. country skiing. While walking along - the mountain Sninský kameň and new construction projects, There is also a Maria Medvecka the Educational Trail we can observe (1005 m.a.s.l.). This year, the city such as new city square, schools’ Gallery who was a national painter unique fauna and flora and Relaxing celebrates the 700th anniversary renovations in 2013 and a and Schurger Art Gallery focused on Trail is suitable and available for the of the first written reference. restoration of a classical man- modern art. Excellent accommoda- disabled. The are open air thermal Snina is a part of the region sion of 18th Century, including tion facilities in the hotel Limba pools and the modern water park offers a wide range of trips around called Meander with geothermal Horny Zemplin. It is also an a historically eminent statue of the town and hiking or day trips to water with healing properties for entering point of hiking and Hercules and the Old Park. the West Tatras, protected landscape locomotor system which are located biking trails in the Protected Sninské Rybníky, a pound, area Oravice, Orave Dam, Polish near the ski lift. Oravice offers ab- Landscape Area Vihorlat located only 3 km from the city town Zakopane. The visitors of the solutely stunning combination of and Poloniny National Park, center, has became an important town can spend wonderful moments skiing and relaxing in the pools with embracing nature reservations, touristic attraction of the region. relaxing in the town part Oravice. thermal water. recorded in the UNESCO World Particular importance belongs The recreational resort located in Contact: the mountainous environment Municipality of the town Tvrdošín Heritage List in 2007. to the bio swimming pool that offers hiking for both beginners and Trojičné námestie 185/2, 027 44 Tvrdošín The City of Snina has 20,500 operates on water purification professional hikers. Each season of Phone: +421 43/5309011, Fax: +421 43/5322107 inhabitants. In recent years basis, using natural aquatic the year there are ideal conditions e-mail:[email protected], www.tvrdosin.sk plants and algae, situated on 3510 sq.m., with three profound zones from 10 to 300 cm. Contact: Municipality of the town Snina Strojárska 2060/65, 069 01 Snina Phone: +421 57 756 1820 e-mail: [email protected] www.snina.sk; www.biokupaliskosnina.sk

of the 1960s. We can find in its proxim- popular in Vráble since the 18th Jelšava ity the Hrádok recreation area and the Vráble century. The area north-west from the Aragonite Cave of Ochtiná. The town is town centre is characterised by wine Jelšava is situated rich in cultural monuments. The princi- The Town of Vráble houses with original architecture and on the Gothic Route pal landmarks are the Roman Catholic is situated within the production of quality wines. After at the boundary Church and the Coburg Manor House the agricultural the partial downsizing of industrial between Slovenské at the main square. Other architectonic area of the production in the 1990s, the town Rudohorie and sites include the Protestant Church, Danubian Lowland began to build an industrial park. Slovenský Kras. It has the Town Hall, the Reduta building, the in southern a long tradition of Today, this industrial park houses former County House and the building Slovakia. The oldest ironworks, mining and craft industries. of the historically first pharmacy in companies which provide jobs to the written mention about the town is The oldest written mention dates Gemer. The town centre is a protected inhabitants of the Vráble region. back to 1243. In the 14th century, the cultural zone. from the Bill of King Belo IV of 1265. Old Castle of Jelšava was the seat of Mesto Jelšava From the 14th century until 1848, Contact: the Jelšava estate. In the 17th–19th Námestie republiky 499, 049 16 Jelšava Vráble was the seat of predialists of Mesto Vráble century, it was the economic centre of Tel.: +421 58 4482 631, +421 915 837 162 the Archdiocese of Esztergom. The Hlavná 1221, 952 16 Vráble, SLOVENSKO Gemer. The life in the town was largely Fax: +421 58 4482 730 most valuable monument is the Phone: +421 37 7777022, +421 37 7777011 influenced by the development of the [email protected], [email protected] Neo-Romanesque Roman-Catholic E-mail: [email protected] magnesite industry, mainly at the end www.jelsava.sk church. Wine-growing has been www.vrable.sk

The number of manufacturers on Šamorín the territory of the town shows the advantageous geographical The town of location of the town and the effort Šamorín is to meet the requirements of private situated nearby entrepreneurs. There is also an the capital city of industrial park consisting of a group Bratislava on the of small and medium businesses. plain along the Danube. There are 8 projects listed in the Memorial Fund. Visitors of the town are informed by 5-language boards at the national Contact: cultural sights. The population of the Mesto Šamorín town is over 13000 while the number Hlavná 37, 931 01 Šamorín of unemployed is about 300. The Phone: +421 31 5900418 proportion of the economically active E-mail: [email protected] population is above state average. www.samorin.sk

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869 The Old Slavonic enslave. They keep open GREAT MORAVIAN EMPIRE language became the fourth house for foreigners and liturgical language in the accompany them as their – OLD-SLAVONIC EMPIRE world along with Greek, guests from one place to Hebrew and Latin; another, wherever the guests (805-905) - 9th century Methodius (815-6. 4. 885) wish. Their way of life is studied law; archbishop rough, but they are note evil- “I mind the disregard for the culture that is in Great Moravia and minded.” centuries older.” Pannonia-Sirmium - Srem. ~ 889 – Czech lands Mitrovica annexed to the Great Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.) Moravian Empire; ~ 906 Magyars invaded Great Moravia from the East, subverted the Empire and settled in Pannonia; 890 -1000 Dissemination of material and spiritual culture From Great Moravia to Bulgaria, Czech lands (Bořivoj I.- in 882 christened by Archbishop Methodius), to the Yugoslav nations and to Kievan Rus. Methodius´ followers spreading culture and literature: Climent in Ohrid, Sava, Naum, Gorazd. Centres of Slavic culture after Great Moravia: Prague, Kiev, Cracow, Novgorod, Ohrid. In Bulgaria, Methodius is commemorated on 17 July; the Methodius´ cult was laid by the Czech king Charles IV. 9th century – Slovakia and Moravia abounded in spiritual Slavic culture refl ecting the maturity of the Byzantine and Western- European letters; it was the basis of the civilisation of Central-European culture (own state, own writing, own church province, accepted by the Frankish NITRA, MIKULČICE, DEVÍN - exercises to accumulate and Constantine the Empire - 884, own books, centres, towns, castles balance energy; Philosopher – Cyril own liturgical language Rulers: Mojmír I. (830 - 863-885 Constantine-Cyril (827-14. 2. 869) devised – Old Slavonic, successful 846), Rastislav (846 - 870), and archbishop Methodius the alphabet and spelling, foreign diplomatic policy). SVÄTOPLUK I. (870 - 9. 3. with Rastislav and King and created words for Central-European civilization 894), Mojmír II. (894-907). Svätopluk founded the communication from Greek; area – Great Moravia, the Territory of the empire: material, spiritual and culture 880 The pope issued the cradle of material and Slovakia, Moravia, Pannonia, traditions of Slavonic people bull Industriae tuae by which spiritual culture; laid the Czechia and devised the alphabet; he took under protection the foundations of a new literary Slavic gods: Perun, 866 They founded the independent Great Moravian language through which Triglav, Dazhbog – god of Great Moravian training Empire the Slavs got involved in the Sun, Radegast, Zhiva college – school, where 200 Byzantine writing on the world cultural course of (Siva) – goddess of life and pupils fi nished their studies; Slavonic people: “Slavic tribes events throughout Europe. bioenergy; Slavic priests used literature – writings, poems, are accustomed to freedom MIKULČICE: palace, 10 meditations and breathing code of law; and will not let themselves churches etc.

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