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Martin Fabok

Martin Fabok

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

Voice-SD Fined €5,000 for Late Disclosure of Campaign Loan

Voice-SD Fined €5,000 for Late Disclosure of Campaign Loan

Bratislava, 8 September (TASR) – Coalition party Voice-Social Democracy was fined €5,000 on Monday for its delayed disclosure of a loan agreement with a company called Element Business, Eduard Burda, who chairs the State Commission for Elections and Supervision of Political Party Financing, announced after a commission session on the

Fico Wishes Ukraine a Just Peace and European Prospects

Fico Wishes Ukraine a Just Peace and European Prospects

Uzhhorod, 5 September (TASR) – Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) expressed his wish to see good neighbourly, friendly, and “high-quality” ties with Ukraine, wishing Slovakia's eastern neighbour a just and lasting peace, as well as “very good” European prospects, TASR learnt after Fico's meeting with Ukrainian President