Sign in Subscribe

Domestic Policies

Train Drivers Submit Petition against In-cab Cameras to Transport Ministry

Train Drivers Submit Petition against In-cab Cameras to Transport Ministry

Bratislava, 20 January (TASR) - Representatives of a petition committee submitted a petition against the installation of camera systems in engine cabs to the Transport Ministry on Tuesday, petition representative Matej Motycka confirmed for TASR on the same day. According to Motycka, more than 85 percent of active train drivers

SaS Launches "Anti-mafia" Petition to Force House to Reopen its Rule of Law Bill

SaS Launches "Anti-mafia" Petition to Force House to Reopen its Rule of Law Bill

Bratislava, 19 January (TASR) - The opposition's Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party is launching a petition calling on Parliament to debate its package of proposals to strengthen the rule of law, SaS leader Branislav Groehling announced at a press conference on Monday. The petition is titled Declaration of

Dvorak: Sasko Should Insist on Kotlar's Ouster from Post of Government Proxy

Dvorak: Sasko Should Insist on Kotlar's Ouster from Post of Government Proxy

Bratislava, 16 January (TASR) - Health Minister Kamil Sasko (Voice-SD) should insist on the departure of Peter Kotlar from his post as Government Proxy for Investigating COVID-19 Pandemic Management, opposition MP Oskar Dvorak (Progressive Slovakia/PS) has declared in response to media reports by Plus 7 Dni weekly that the

Pellegrini Hosts Traditional New Year's Lunch with Former Heads of State

Pellegrini Hosts Traditional New Year's Lunch with Former Heads of State

President Peter Pellegrini held a traditional New Year's lunch with former heads of state Rudolf Schuster, Ivan Gasparovic, Andrej Kiska and Zuzana Caputova at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday.

Monitor: Fico: Slovakia's Position in Europe also depends on Strong Energy Sector

Monitor: Fico: Slovakia's Position in Europe also depends on Strong Energy Sector

(TA3,'V politike', 11 January) The European Union is facing changes that could significantly harm Slovakia if it is not sufficiently prepared, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) said on TA3's discussion programme 'V politike' (In Politics) on Sunday, adding that one of the government&

President Urges Society-wide Consensus on Slovakia's Development

President Urges Society-wide Consensus on Slovakia's Development

Bratislava, 10 January (TASR) - In his address at the state awards ceremony on Saturday, President Peter Pellegrini has called for the conclusion of an imaginary society-wide agreement on the development of Slovakia, a vision that everyone can agree on despite their different values. "To compel everyone in public

Pellegrini, Rasi and Fico Declare Agreement on Key Issues for Slovakia

Pellegrini, Rasi and Fico Declare Agreement on Key Issues for Slovakia

Bratislava, 10 January (TASR) - President Peter Pellegrini, Parliamentary Chair Richard Rasi (Voice-SD) and Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) have declared agreement on fundamental issues concerning Slovakia's interests at home and around the world, confirming their correct relations with each other, as well as their willingness and ability