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Martin Fabok

PM Fico Thanks Every Legislator Who Voted for Changes to Constitution

PM Fico Thanks Every Legislator Who Voted for Changes to Constitution

Bratislava, 26 September (TASR) – Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) welcomes the passing of the government-sponsored amendment to the Slovak Constitution with about a dozen votes from the opposition, calling it a historic step and the forging of a "barrier against progressivism". Speaking at a press conference on Friday,

Sutaj Estok Criticises Ferencak's Position, No Expulsion Planned Yet

Sutaj Estok Criticises Ferencak's Position, No Expulsion Planned Yet

Bratislava, 25 September (TASR) – Leader of the junior coalition party Voice-SD Matus Sutaj Estok claimed that the party is not yet ready to expel Jan Ferencak from its ranks, but pointed out that Ferencak's recent views do not represent those of the party, and Sutaj Estok plans to

Opposition Slams Early End to Debate as Undemocratic and Arrogant

Opposition Slams Early End to Debate as Undemocratic and Arrogant

Bratislava, 24 September (TASR) – The opposition condemned the early termination of parliamentary debate on the consolidation bill, calling it a violation of basic democratic principles, an act of arrogance, and a display of dictatorial behaviour. More than 40 MPs were still registered to speak when the debate was cut short

President Pellegrini Calls for Unity and Respect Amid Societal Divisions

President Pellegrini Calls for Unity and Respect Amid Societal Divisions

Sastin-Straze/Bratislava, 15 September (TASR) – President Peter Pellegrini, speaking during the National Pilgrimage in Sastin-Straze on Monday, emphasised the need for national unity despite the deep divisions fracturing the Slovak society. Pellegrini underlined the importance of mutual respect and tolerance. „As a society, we should invest our energy in building

Drucker: After Optimisation of Secondary Schools, Primary Schools Are Next

Drucker: After Optimisation of Secondary Schools, Primary Schools Are Next

Bratislava, 14 September (TASR) – One year after beginning the optimisation of the secondary school network, the Ministry of Education is preparing to introduce changes to the network of primary schools as well, Education Minister Tomas Drucker (Voice-SD) stated in an interview with TASR. Drucker explained that schools attended by at

Interior Minister Sutaj Estok Calls for EU Action Against AI Scam Videos

Interior Minister Sutaj Estok Calls for EU Action Against AI Scam Videos

Bratislava, 12 September (TASR) – Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok (Voice-SD) plans to initiate a joint European Union effort to strengthen protection against digital fraud, as he considers it unacceptable that fraudulent, AI-generated videos are circulating on social media while their creators profit financially, TASR learnt on Friday. The minister posted

Culture: 'Father' Announced as Slovak Oscar Entry

Culture: 'Father' Announced as Slovak Oscar Entry

Piestany, 10 September (TASR) – The Slovak candidate for the Academy Award is a movie called Father, Vice President of the Slovak Film and Television Academy (SFTA) Martin Smatlak announced during the opening of the 20th anniversary edition of the Cinematik International Film Festival in Piestany on Wednesday. The compelling and