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Elections26: Smer-SD to Back Voice-SD's Igor Simko for Kosice Region Governor

Elections26: Smer-SD to Back Voice-SD's Igor Simko for Kosice Region Governor

Kosice, 26 June (TASR) - The governing coalition Smer-SD party will support Voice-SD's candidate Igor Simko for Kosice region governor in the autumn regional elections, Smer-SD vice-chair and Agriculture Minister Richard Takac and Smer-SD regional chairman Viliam Zahorcak announced in Kosice on Friday. Zahorcak and Simko, who heads

Rasi: EU Must Fight for Its Future, Competitiveness and Security

Rasi: EU Must Fight for Its Future, Competitiveness and Security

Bratislava, 12 June (TASR) - The European Union (EU) must fight for its future, competitiveness and security, for a higher standard of living for people in Slovakia and across Europe, and to resolve the challenges brought about by global conflicts, stated House Chair Richard Rasi (Voice-SD) following his meeting with

Takac: Agriculture Ministry Launching Eight Calls Worth €221 million

Takac: Agriculture Ministry Launching Eight Calls Worth €221 million

Bratislava, 8 June (TASR) - The Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry has announced eight calls totalling €221.23 million under a strategic plan for the agricultural sector, Agriculture Minister Richard Takac (Smer-SD) told a press conference on Monday, adding that the calls are intended for farmers, food producers and foresters.

Decommissioning of V1 Nuclear Power Plant in Bohunice Enters Final Phase

Decommissioning of V1 Nuclear Power Plant in Bohunice Enters Final Phase

Jaslovske Bohunice, 26 May (TASR) - The decommissioning of the V1 nuclear power plant in Jaslovske Bohunice (Trnava region) is entering its final phase, said Economy Ministry State Secretary Szabolcs Hodosy following a meeting of the monitoring committee of the European Commission's Nuclear Decommissioning Assistance Programme (NDAP), which

Pellegrini: Slovakia Has Become One of NATO's Leading Ammunition Producers

Pellegrini: Slovakia Has Become One of NATO's Leading Ammunition Producers

Bucharest, 13 May (TASR) - Through investments in the arms industry, Slovakia has become one of the leading ammunition producers within NATO, stated President Peter Pellegrini following a meeting of representatives of the Bucharest Nine (B9) countries, TASR learnt from its special correspondent in Bucharest on Wednesday. In Pellegrini'

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

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

Bratislava, 6 May (TASR) - The opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) party plans to resubmit a proposal for scrapping the transaction tax, which the party representatives described as "economic nonsense" that damages the Slovak economy, drives inflation and deters investors, MPs Michal Truban and Stefan Kiss (both PS) told

Raz and Bednarik Seek to Bring Prague-Bratislava Rail Journey below Two Hours

Raz and Bednarik Seek to Bring Prague-Bratislava Rail Journey below Two Hours

Prague, 22 April (TASR-correspondent) - High-speed connection between Prague and Bratislava is a key project of Slovakia and the Czech Republic as part of cooperation in rail transport, Transport Minister Jozef Raz and his Czech counterpart Ivan Bednarik told a briefing at Prague's main railway station, TASR learnt