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Parliament Okays 2026 State Budget with Projected Deficit of 4.1 percent of GDP

Parliament Okays 2026 State Budget with Projected Deficit of 4.1 percent of GDP

Bratislava, 21 October (TASR) – Parliament on Tuesday approved the Act on the State Budget for 2026, and also acknowledged the public administration budget framework for the years 2026-2028, with the public finance deficit expected to reach 4.1 percent of GDP next year, amounting to just under €6 billion — a

Court Finds Juraj C. Guilty of Terrorism, Sends Him to Prison for 21 Years

Court Finds Juraj C. Guilty of Terrorism, Sends Him to Prison for 21 Years

The Specialised Criminal Court in Banska Bystrica on Tuesday found defendant Juraj C., who shot Premier Robert Fico in Handlova last year, guilty of committing an act of terrorism and sentenced him to 21 years in prison.

Gaspar: Extending Government's Term Could Save Funds

Gaspar: Extending Government's Term Could Save Funds

Extending the government's term from four to five years could save funds, Parliamentary Vice-chairman Tibor Gaspar (Smer-SD) said on STVR's discussion programme 'O 5 minut 12' (Five Minutes to Twelve) on Sunday, adding that they're opening a discussion on the matter. Gaspar

New Ordinary of Slovak Armed Forces Pavol Sajgalik Receives Episcopal Ordination

New Ordinary of Slovak Armed Forces Pavol Sajgalik Receives Episcopal Ordination

Bratislava, 18 October (TASR) - New Ordinary of the Slovak Armed Forces Pavol Sajgalik received episcopal ordination in Bratislava on Saturday, with his predecessor, Frantisek Rabek, being the main consecrator. The co-consecrators were Chair of the Slovak Bishops Conference (KBS) and Archbishop of Kosice Bernard Bober, and Archbishop of Bratislava

Government Proxy Kotlar Stands by All His Statements

Government Proxy Kotlar Stands by All His Statements

Bratislava, 16 October (TASR) - I stand by all my statements, said Government Proxy for Investigating COVID-19 Pandemic Management Peter Kotlar in response to the launch of criminal proceedings over alleged fearmongering with respect to his statements, confirming that the investigation is ongoing. "I stand by all the statements

Fico Won't Support 19th Package Unless He Sees Reasonable Proposals from EUCO

Fico Won't Support 19th Package Unless He Sees Reasonable Proposals from EUCO

In his opening speech at the EU Export Day event, Premier Robert Fico said that he won't support the 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions unless he sees reasonable proposals from the European Council (EUCO).

Budget26: SK8 Association Rejects Draft 2026 State Budget

Budget26: SK8 Association Rejects Draft 2026 State Budget

Kosice, 9 October (TASR) - The Self-governing Regions Association SK8 rejects the draft state budget for next year, SK8 chairman and Trnava region governor Jozef Viskupic reported after an SK8 meeting in Kosice on Thursday, adding that the association will send a unified position to the Finance Ministry and will