Category Archives: Slovakia

Press Releases & News from Slovakia distributed via EuropaWire

CEB Administrative Council approved five new loans worth € 528 million for projects in Montenegro, Poland, Slovak Republic and Turkey

Paris, 24-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (20 March 2014), at its 287th meeting, the Administrative Council of the CEB approved five new loans worth € 528 million entirely for target group countries. Montenegro – € 8 million to Société Générale Montenegro, specialising … Read the full press release

EIB commits EUR 120 million to finance forestry projects in Slovakia

Luxembourg, 3-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 120 million to finance projects contributing to afforestation, improved forest protection and management and the upgrading of agricultural infrastructure in rural Slovakia. EIB Vice-President László Baranyay, responsible for … Read the full press release

ESET researchers discovered Bitcoin-stealing malware being spread via cracked apps

Bratislava, Slovakia, 27-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET®, the global leader in proactive digital protection, today warn Mac users not to download pirated software from file-sharing peer-to-peer networks, as ESET researchers have discovered Bitcoin-stealing malware being spread via cracked apps. The OSX/CoinThief trojan … Read the full press release

ESET whitepaper shows growing number of attacks on Android Platform with the increase of its market share

Last year Android is strengthening its position on the smartphone market with 81 % of all mobile devices shipped worldwide. Trends for 2014: The Challenge of Internet Privacy whitepaper by ESET®, the global leader in proactive digital protection, shows that this trend … Read the full press release

ESET’s premium mobile security solution for Android smartphones and tablets ESET Mobile Security offered at 50% off before Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

ESET®, the global leader in proactive digital protection with a record number of consecutive VB100 awards spanning over 10 years for its ESET NOD32® technology, is introducing the #mobileweek initiative in the occasion of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. All … Read the full press release

ESET launched the newest version of ESET Secure Authentication

Easy set-up, Expanded Integration Options (SDK) and Management Deliver Next Generation Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for SMBs and Enterprises Bratislava, Slovakia, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET®, the global leader in proactive digital protection with a record of 10 consecutive years winning the … Read the full press release

ESET to showcase its portfolio of products for mobile devices at the GSMA Mobile World Congress February 24 – 27, 2014

Coinciding with the Mobile World Congress, ESET is launching a #mobileweek initiative enabling users to enjoy premium features of ESET Mobile Security at just the half of its original price Bratislava, Slovakia, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET®, the global leader in proactive … Read the full press release

ESET HQ malware research lab reports for advanced banking trojan Hesperbot targeting banks and users in Germany and Australia

Large Infection Waves Continue in the Czech Republic Bratislava, Slovakia, 11-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET HQ malware research lab is reporting new campaigns of the very effective banking trojan Hesperbot. As previously uncovered by ESET, Hesperbot is using very credible-looking spreading campaigns … Read the full press release

SLOVNAFT Group reported 7% year-on-year increase in nine-month net sales to EUR 3.6 billion

Results positively affected by higher exports and company cost-cutting Production of gasoline, diesel fuel and petrochemicals rise Construction officially launched of new polyethylene production line Bratislava, Slovakia, 21-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SLOVNAFT Group has reported a 7% year-on-year increase in nine-month net … Read the full press release

Národná banka Slovenska’s Bank Board issued statement following its 26th meeting

Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 30-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The 26th meeting of the Bank Board of Národná banka Slovenska was held today (29 October 2013) and was chaired by Jozef Makúch, the NBS Governor. The Bank Board took note of the NBS Monthly Bulletin … Read the full press release

Debt write-off for Slovak alcohol producer Frucona Košice found incompatible with EU state aid rules by the the European Commission

Brussels, Belgium, 18-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a judgment by the EU Court of Justice (ECJ) (case C-73/11 P) on its previous decision (case C25/2005), the European Commission has adopted a new decision confirming that a Slovak SKK 416.5 million (€11 million) write-off of … Read the full press release

ESET Smart Security ranked #1 among 16 security products tested in the latest AV-Comparatives Anti-Phishing Report

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET, the global pioneer in proactive digital protection, has claimed first place among 16 security products tested in the latest AV-Comparatives Anti-Phishing Report, thus securing the “Advanced+” mark.  ESET Smart Security has blocked 99 percent of the phishing websites and … Read the full press release

Award-winning antivirus software ESET NOD32 maker ESET enters South Korean internet security market

Award-winning antivirus firm to help businesses and consumers address and mitigate cyber-threats 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET, the global leader in proactive digital protection with a record of 10 years consecutive VB100 awards for its award-winning ESET NOD32® technology, today announced its … Read the full press release

Slovenská výtvarníčka Barbora Kožíková Výstava v Galérii SPP – Obrazohry, potrvá do 26. júla 2013

Bratislava, 24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Slovenská výtvarníčka Barbora Kožíková – Lichá dnes predstaví svoje umelecké diela v Galérii SPP. Výstava „Obrazohry“ potrvá do 26. júla 2013. Barbora Kožíková – Lichá predstaví výber kresieb, koláží a malieb, ktoré vznikli v čase od jej štúdií … Read the full press release

EC opens investigation into Slovak state measures in favour of Novácké chemické závody (NCHZ)

Brussels, 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to verify whether the non-payment of social security contributions and other liabilities due to the Slovak state during the bankruptcy proceedings of NCHZ was in line with EU State … Read the full press release

ESET® Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server released

Bratislava, 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ESET, a global pioneer in proactive protection for 25-years, today announced the global release of ESET® Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server. It is yet another addition to our server line of products built to safeguard sensitive company data and assets … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bahn acquired Veolia Transport Central Europe

Takeover of Veolia Transport Central Europe makes DB Arriva the largest international operator of passenger transport services in Central and Eastern Europe Berlin, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deutsche Bahn has acquired the Central and East European business operations from Veolia … Read the full press release

ECB Monetary policy decisions

3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At today’s meeting, which was held in Bratislava, the Governing Council of the ECB took the following monetary policy decisions: The interest rate on the main refinancing operations of the Eurosystem will be decreased by 25 basis … Read the full press release

ROSATOM presented perspective projects at ENKO 2013 Conference in Bratislava, Slovakia

29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On April 24, 2013 at ENKO 2013 Conference in Bratislava vice-president of JSC Rusatom Overseas (ROSATOM’s subsidiary, responsible for international business development) Ivo Kouklik presented on ROSATOM investment projects, perspective in Europe and in the world and … Read the full press release

Induction programmes for new teachers in the EU are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Induction programmes designed to offer personalised support and advice for new teachers are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States (Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the UK) … Read the full press release