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PS to Propose Scrapping Transaction Tax Again, Calling It 'Nonsense'

PS to Propose Scrapping Transaction Tax Again, Calling It 'Nonsense'

Bratislava, 6 May (TASR) - The opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) party plans to resubmit a proposal for scrapping the transaction tax, which the party representatives described as "economic nonsense" that damages the Slovak economy, drives inflation and deters investors, MPs Michal Truban and Stefan Kiss (both PS) told

Fico Seeks Pro-Growth Deals with Coalition Partners, Rules Out Ukraine Loans

Fico Seeks Pro-Growth Deals with Coalition Partners, Rules Out Ukraine Loans

Bratislava, May 3 (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) wants to use Tuesday and Wednesday (May 5-6) to seek agreements on pro-growth measures within the coalition, with the first legislative proposals expected at the May-June parliamentary session. Fico said this in a video on social media. "These will

President: EU Our Strategic Space, in Which We Develop with Freedom

President: EU Our Strategic Space, in Which We Develop with Freedom

Bratislava, 1 May (TASR) - The European Union is Slovakia's vital and strategic space in which the nation can freely develop and build its economic and social prosperity, stated President Peter Pellegrini in a video posted on social media on Friday to mark the 22nd anniversary of Slovakia&

Supreme Court Confirms 21-Year Prison Sentence for Cintula, Who Shot PM Fico

Supreme Court Confirms 21-Year Prison Sentence for Cintula, Who Shot PM Fico

The Supreme Court on Wednesday confirmed a 21-year prison sentence for shooter Juraj Cintula for his assassination attempt on Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD), finding him guilty of committing a terrorist attack.

Kamenicky: I Firmly Hope 2027 Budget Gets Passed

Kamenicky: I Firmly Hope 2027 Budget Gets Passed

Bratislava, 27 April (TASR) - As the parliamentary election draws nearer, reaching agreement within the coalition will become increasingly more difficult, Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (Smer-SD) declared, while voicing hope that the state budget for 2027 will pass a vote in Parliament nonetheless. "Of course, it will depend very

Takac: Agriculture Ministry Wants to Ban Puppy and Kitten Mills by Law

Takac: Agriculture Ministry Wants to Ban Puppy and Kitten Mills by Law

The Agriculture Ministry wants to ban the breeding of dogs and cats for the purpose of placing them on the market, i.e. puppy and kitten mills, by amending the law on veterinary care, Agriculture Minister Richard Takac told a news conference on Monday.

House Defence Committee Fails to Meet Over Migrant Transport Claims

House Defence Committee Fails to Meet Over Migrant Transport Claims

Bratislava, 23 April (TASR) - Parliament's defence and security committee didn't discuss suspicions that the organised transport of migrants to Slovakia's borders took place ahead of the 2023 parliamentary elections, as raised by Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar, since it failed to reach a