FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions 8.
What is the best way how to get in Slovakia and Banská Bystrica? Well, depends where you are coming from. If you come from beyond the Europe, the best
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12. Is criminality, corruption or mafia present in your country? Is Slovakia safe country?
transportation way is plane. E.g. we have good experiences with webpage www.seat61.com.
Generally, Slovakia is safe country with little rates of crimes
Within Europe is very cheap and common us for flight transport Ryanair, EasyJet low-cost
happened. Mafia used to be quite common 10, 15 years ago in
flight companies or Danubia Wings, CSA standard flight companies, where you can also
transformation process. Nowadays organized criminality is
find Slovak destinations – Bratislava, Kosice, Sliaè or Poprad. Within Slovakia republic is
pretty low and uncommon. When going alone down the
most common transportation way first trains and coaches. Usual way of getting in here is to
street, it is very unlikely to be hijacked or robbed. However
come by plane into capital – Bratislava and from there to take a train or coach to Banská
there are some corruption problems in our society i.e.
Bystrica, where we will welcome You at railway or bus station .
politicises, government etc.
If I have citizenship from non-EU country, am I allowed to travel everywhere within Schengen area? Yes, normally you are allowed. After entering Slovakia into Schengen area, you are not checked by country`s border customs. You can travel free, however you must have ID card or passport with you in case of any accidental control.
10. Do I receive my salary by bank account or by cash? Normally we recommend opening a bank account in some bank just to ensure maximum safety, when handling with money or salary. You can get paid either by cash or by transferring your wage into your bank account.
11. What is the standard of development and economy of your country? Let`s start with that kind of explanation 20 years back in history. After collapse of communism in Slovakia, general situation of living standard and economy had dramatically fallen due to hard and new reforms and transformations needed. However, initiated
13.When are in Slovakia official free days or holidays? Non-working days are following: 1st January – Creation of independent Slovak republic 6th January – Three kings 5th July – Day of st. Cyriiusl and Methodius 29th August – Slovak National Uprising – fight against Fascism 1st September – Creation of constitution of Slovak Republic 17th November – Velvet revolution - Fight against Communism 5th April - Easter 1st May – Day of Labour 8th May - World Victory over Fascism 15thSeptember – St. Maria day 1st November – All saints day 24th December – Christmas Eve 25th December - 1st Christmas Eve 26th December - 2nd Christmas Eve 31th December - New Year Eve
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