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Marek Antalik

Marek Antalik

Slovak Military Marks Independence Day by Firing 21 Volleys

Slovak Military Marks Independence Day by Firing 21 Volleys

Bratislava, 1 January (TASR) - Soldiers of the Slovak armed forces on Thursday fired a 21 artillery volleys from the Danube embankment in Bratislava on New Year's Day to mark the 33rd anniversary of the setting up of the Slovak Republic. Towed 122-millimetre HD-30 howitzers were used for

House Chair: We Have Unique Opportunity to Refine Social Climate in 2026

House Chair: We Have Unique Opportunity to Refine Social Climate in 2026

Bratislava, 1 January (TASR) - In 2026, we have a unique opportunity to cultivate the social climate, said Parliamentary Chair Richard Rasi (Voice-SD) in his New Year address on Thursday, noting that if the tone and content of public debate can be changed this year, more will be done for

Premier: Differences in Views on Slovak Reality Will Deepen in 2026

Premier: Differences in Views on Slovak Reality Will Deepen in 2026

Bratislava, 1 January (TASR) - Differences in views on Slovak reality will deepen in 2026, said Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) in his New Year's address, pointing out that this year is a pre-election year and stressing that it will look like one to boot. According to him,

President: 2025 Brought Turbulence Both at Home and around World

President: 2025 Brought Turbulence Both at Home and around World

Bratislava, 1 January (TASR) - The year 2025 brought many turbulent moments on the domestic scene as well as stormy developments in international relations, stated President Peter Pellegrini in his New Year address, pointing to the consequences of public finance consolidation, the tense political situation and growing tensions in society,

Blanar: We Still Push for Peace in Ukraine, EU Diplomacy Has Failed

Blanar: We Still Push for Peace in Ukraine, EU Diplomacy Has Failed

Bratislava, 31 December (TASR) - I hoped that a peaceful solution would be reached in Ukraine this year, Foreign and European Affairs Minister Juraj Blanar (Smer-SD) has said in an interview with TASR, adding that European countries and European diplomacy have failed in this regard but on the other hand,

President Pellegrini Visits Slovak Compatriots in Backi Petrovac, Serbia

President Pellegrini Visits Slovak Compatriots in Backi Petrovac, Serbia

Backi Petrovac, 22 December (TASR-correspondent) - President Peter Pellegrini visited Slovak compatriots in the Serbian town of Backi Petrovac in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, on Monday, where he was welcomed by his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic, Mayor Viera Krstovski, and children dressed in traditional Vojvodina-Slovak costumes. The children waited

First Drivers Pass through Newly Opened Visnove Tunnel on Monday Evening

First Drivers Pass through Newly Opened Visnove Tunnel on Monday Evening

Visnove, 22 December (TASR) - The Visnove tunnel on the newly opened D1 motorway section between Lietavska Lucka and Dubna Skala in Zilina region officially opened to drivers on Monday evening, TASR was told by spokesperson for the National Highway Company (NDS) Tomas Ferencak. The construction of the tunnel took