What were some interesting news and announcements in Slovakia this week?
✅ Slovakia was visited by King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands together with his wife. President Zuzana Chaputova emphasized that Slovakia and the Netherlands are united by values such as the protection of democracy, the rule of law, as well as common interests, economic relations and security cooperation.
✅ Seven new wind turbines are planned to be built near Piešťany as part of the program for the development of alternative energy sources.
✅ And in Martin, construction has already begun on a new industrial park. Its first enterprise will be a plant for the production of fast charging stations for electric vehicles.
✅ Insurance company Dôvera conducted a survey of nearly 7,000 people. The Central Military Hospital in Ružomberk, the institution in Martin and the Children’s Faculty Hospital with Polyclinic in Banska Bistrica performed best among public hospitals according to the survey results. The University Hospital in Bratislava and the Faculty Hospitals in Trnava and Nitra were at the bottom of the ranking.
✅ From March 13 to 17, Bratislava will host the Prešporkovo Exchange Bazaar at the Prešporkovo Family Center. You can bring items you don’t use and exchange them for other items you like. Address: Bratislava, Staré Mesto, Heydukova 25.
