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Tibor G., Norbert B. and Dusan K.: Indictment in Purgatory Case Unlawful

Tibor G., Norbert B. and Dusan K.: Indictment in Purgatory Case Unlawful

Banska Bystrica, 8 June (TASR) - The trial in the Purgatory case, involving allegations concerning the formation and operation of a criminal group within the highest ranks of the police and security bodies between 2012-2018, began at the Specialised Criminal Court (STS) in Banska Bystrica on Monday. The defence lawyers

Fico in Dunkirk: We Won't Obscure Historical Truth

Fico in Dunkirk: We Won't Obscure Historical Truth

Two Trains Collide in Zilina Region Village; Firefighters on Scene

Two Trains Collide in Zilina Region Village; Firefighters on Scene

Tomas: Gov't Will Seek to Introduce Retirement Age Caps for Some Professions

Tomas: Gov't Will Seek to Introduce Retirement Age Caps for Some Professions

Fico: Election Won't Produce Result That Would Allow Formation of Stable Gov't

Fico: Election Won't Produce Result That Would Allow Formation of Stable Gov't

Parliament Again Fails to Open Debate on Defence Minister's Ouster

Parliament Again Fails to Open Debate on Defence Minister's Ouster

Premier: If Opposition Tries to Oust Gaspar, We'll File Motion to Remove Dubeci

Premier: If Opposition Tries to Oust Gaspar, We'll File Motion to Remove Dubeci

Domestic Policies

Fico: Election Won't Produce Result That Would Allow Formation of Stable Gov't

Fico: Election Won't Produce Result That Would Allow Formation of Stable Gov't

Bratislava, 4 June (TASR) - Leader of the coalition Smer-SD party and Prime Minister Robert Fico is confident that Smer will win the next parliamentary elections, but he anticipates that forming a government will be complicated, TASR has learnt from his remarks during Thursday's question time in Parliament.

Parliament Again Fails to Open Debate on Defence Minister's Ouster

Parliament Again Fails to Open Debate on Defence Minister's Ouster

Premier: If Opposition Tries to Oust Gaspar, We'll File Motion to Remove Dubeci

Premier: If Opposition Tries to Oust Gaspar, We'll File Motion to Remove Dubeci

Premier Announces Regulation to Prevent Same-sex Couples from Seeking Marriage

Premier Announces Regulation to Prevent Same-sex Couples from Seeking Marriage

Gaspar: New Parliamentary Rules Will Improve Efficiency

Gaspar: New Parliamentary Rules Will Improve Efficiency

Parliamentary Session Postponed, Gaspar Orders Hlina Out of Chamber

Parliamentary Session Postponed, Gaspar Orders Hlina Out of Chamber

Premier: If Trust Isn't Restored between SNS and Taraba, There Will Be Change

Premier: If Trust Isn't Restored between SNS and Taraba, There Will Be Change

Economy

Tomas: Gov't Will Seek to Introduce Retirement Age Caps for Some Professions

Tomas: Gov't Will Seek to Introduce Retirement Age Caps for Some Professions

The government will seek to introduce retirement age caps, at least for certain categories of professions, said Labour Minister Erik Tomas (Voice-SD) in a speech at the 9th congress of the KOVO Trade Union held in Senec (Bratislava region) on Thursday.

Premier: Presov Hospital Construction Will Continue and Will Be Completed

Premier: Presov Hospital Construction Will Continue and Will Be Completed

Decommissioning of V1 Nuclear Power Plant in Bohunice Enters Final Phase

Decommissioning of V1 Nuclear Power Plant in Bohunice Enters Final Phase

Monitor: Raz Still Considering Running for Bratislava Mayor

Monitor: Raz Still Considering Running for Bratislava Mayor

Kiss: We're Preparing Law Amendment to Distinguish Severity of Offences Better

Kiss: We're Preparing Law Amendment to Distinguish Severity of Offences Better

Premier: Rating Affirmation by Fitch Agency Is Good News

Premier: Rating Affirmation by Fitch Agency Is Good News

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

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

Foreign Policies

Fico in Dunkirk: We Won't Obscure Historical Truth

Fico in Dunkirk: We Won't Obscure Historical Truth

Marking the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, Premier Robert Fico and the mayor of the French city of Dunkirk, Patrice Vergriete, on Saturday honoured the memory of members of Czechoslovak and Allied troops who served there during World War II.

Rasi: Drone Incident in Romania Serious Warning for Entire Region

Rasi: Drone Incident in Romania Serious Warning for Entire Region

PM Fico Meets Serbian Defence Minister in Bratislava to Discuss Cooperation

PM Fico Meets Serbian Defence Minister in Bratislava to Discuss Cooperation

Blanar: We Must Take on Greater Responsibility in NATO for Security in Europe

Blanar: We Must Take on Greater Responsibility in NATO for Security in Europe

Blanar: EP Resolution on Slovakia Doesn't Reflect Reality, Has No Legal Effect

Blanar: EP Resolution on Slovakia Doesn't Reflect Reality, Has No Legal Effect

PM Fico Meets Li Hongzhong to Discuss Slovak-Chinese Ties

PM Fico Meets Li Hongzhong to Discuss Slovak-Chinese Ties

Rasi: V4 Should Pull Together; Reconstruction of Ukraine One Common Topic

Rasi: V4 Should Pull Together; Reconstruction of Ukraine One Common Topic