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Michaela Kovacova

Michaela Kovacova

Pellegrini: Education Is Heart of Peace, Teaches Knowledge, as Well as Values

Pellegrini: Education Is Heart of Peace, Teaches Knowledge, as Well as Values

Education is the heart of peace: it not only teaches knowledge, but also instils values such as respect, tolerance and empathy, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said in a speech he delivered at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand on Friday.

Raz: Visnove Tunnel Should Be Opened on 22 December

Raz: Visnove Tunnel Should Be Opened on 22 December

The Visnove tunnel should be open to drivers as early as on 22 December of this year if all the tests go well, said Transport Minister Jozef Raz following the away-from-home government session in the village of Visnove on Wednesday.

Fico Refuses Opposition Claims on Slovakia's Bad Condition, Refers to Rating

Fico Refuses Opposition Claims on Slovakia's Bad Condition, Refers to Rating

Premier Robert Fico has rejected opposition claims that Slovakia is in a bad condition, referring to Standard & Poor's rating that, according to him, confirms the government's responsible approach to public finances.

Court Finds Juraj C. Guilty of Terrorism, Sends Him to Prison for 21 Years

Court Finds Juraj C. Guilty of Terrorism, Sends Him to Prison for 21 Years

The Specialised Criminal Court in Banska Bystrica on Tuesday found defendant Juraj C., who shot Premier Robert Fico in Handlova last year, guilty of committing an act of terrorism and sentenced him to 21 years in prison.

Fico Won't Support 19th Package Unless He Sees Reasonable Proposals from EUCO

Fico Won't Support 19th Package Unless He Sees Reasonable Proposals from EUCO

In his opening speech at the EU Export Day event, Premier Robert Fico said that he won't support the 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions unless he sees reasonable proposals from the European Council (EUCO).

Fico: Slovak Government to Suggest Revision of Combustion Engines Ban

Fico: Slovak Government to Suggest Revision of Combustion Engines Ban

Premier Robert Fico intends to propose to Hungarian Premier Viktor Orban that the latter, as the premier of the presiding country, should convene a V4 meeting on the issue of revising the planned ban on combustion engines before the European Council (EC) meeting scheduled for 23 and 24 October.

Fico: Sovereign Positions of Hungary and Slovakia Could Help V4 Cooperation

Fico: Sovereign Positions of Hungary and Slovakia Could Help V4 Cooperation

Sovereign positions of Hungary and Slovakia would be suitable for a significant strengthening of cooperation within the V4, which is currently presided over by Hungary, Slovak Premier Robert Fico said on Sunday in Esztergom.