Premier: Rating Affirmation by Fitch Agency Is Good News
The affirmation of Slovakia's rating by Fitch at A- with a stable outlook is a good news that has received little media attention, Premier Robert Fico told a news conference on Sunday.
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Kalinak: Slovak Fighter Jets to Join NATO Mission in Baltic Countries
Slovak F-16 fighter jets will join the NATO Air Policing mission aimed at protecting the airspace of the Baltic countries, Defence Minister Robert Kalinak announced at the Defence24 Days conference in Poland on Wednesday, TASR learnt from its special correspondent in Warsaw on the same day.
Supreme Court Confirms 21-Year Prison Sentence for Cintula, Who Shot PM Fico
The Supreme Court on Wednesday confirmed a 21-year prison sentence for shooter Juraj Cintula for his assassination attempt on Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD), finding him guilty of committing a terrorist attack.
Takac: Agriculture Ministry Wants to Ban Puppy and Kitten Mills by Law
The Agriculture Ministry wants to ban the breeding of dogs and cats for the purpose of placing them on the market, i.e. puppy and kitten mills, by amending the law on veterinary care, Agriculture Minister Richard Takac told a news conference on Monday.
Fico Leaves for Informal Summit of EU Leaders in Cyprus
Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD) left for Cyprus on Thursday afternoon, where he's scheduled to attend a two-day informal summit of leaders of European Union (EU) member states.
Train-Lorry Collision in Dunajska Streda Claims One Fatality and 21 Injured
A collision between a passenger train and a lorry at a level crossing in the town of Dunajska Streda (Trnava region) on Thursday claimed the life of the lorry driver, the Fire and Rescue Corps (HaZZ) has informed TASR.
Total of 199 Vote in Hungarian Election at Hungarian Embassy in Bratislava
A total of 199 people voted in the Hungarian general election at the Hungarian Embassy in Bratislava on Sunday, the embassy told TASR on the same day, adding that no incidents were recorded during the day.