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Michaela Kovacova

Michaela Kovacova

Largest Number of People, 650,000, Took Part on First Day of Census

Largest Number of People, 650,000, Took Part on First Day of Census

Bratislava, April 6 (TASR) – The largest number of people – 651,152 – took part in the online stage of the national census on its very first day, February 15, Slovak Statistics Office representatives told a news conference on Tuesday dedicated to presenting the initial findings of the census. Meanwhile, the lowest

President Caputova Appoints Eduard Heger's Government

President Caputova Appoints Eduard Heger's Government

Bratislava, April 1 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova appointed members of the new Government headed by Eduard Heger (OLaNO) in the Presidential Palace on Thursday. Heger replaced Igor Matovic (OLaNO), who has become the finance minister, as premier. Another change took place in the post of health minister, with Vladimir Lengvarsky

NBS Expects Slovakia's GDP to Grow by 5 percent This Year

NBS Expects Slovakia's GDP to Grow by 5 percent This Year

Bratislava, March 31 (TASR) – The Slovak central bank (NBS) estimates that Slovakia’s GDP should grow by 5 percent this year, NBS Governor Peter Kazimir told a news conference on Wednesday, dedicated to the spring prognosis of the country’s macroeconomic and monetary development. Meanwhile, the central bank expects Slovakia’

Mikas: Slovakia Has Hope for Improvement in Epidemiological Situation

Mikas: Slovakia Has Hope for Improvement in Epidemiological Situation

Bratislava, March 30 (TASR) – Slovakia can hope for an improvement in the epidemiological situation regarding coronavirus, Slovakia’s chief hygienist Jan Mikas stated in an open letter on Tuesday, adding that much depends on people’s behaviour during the upcoming Easter holiday. Mikas pointed to the fact that one year

PM Matovic Withdrawing His Demands, Will Exchange Post with Heger

PM Matovic Withdrawing His Demands, Will Exchange Post with Heger

Bratislava, March 28 (TASR) – Prime Minister should exchange the post with Finance Minister Eduard Heger (both OLaNO). He made the announcement at a news conference on Sunday, adding he’s also withdrawing his demands in relation to coalition partners for the sake of resolving the coalition crisis. Heger already enjoys

Slovakia Signs Agreement on Purchase of 3D Radar Devices with Israel

Slovakia Signs Agreement on Purchase of 3D Radar Devices with Israel

Bratislava, March 25 (TASR) – Slovakia will purchase 17 mobile 3D radar devices for its Armed Forces from Israel, TASR learnt on Thursday. An inter-governmental agreement worth €148.2 million was signed by the two countries’ representatives in Bratislava on Thursday. At the same time, a contract on cooperation with the

Gov't Limits Stays in Countryside until 8 p.m., Bans Recreation Abroad

Gov't Limits Stays in Countryside until 8 p.m., Bans Recreation Abroad

Bratislava, March 24 (TASR) – As of Thursday (March 25), it will be possible to make use of an exemption for a trip into the countryside or to engage in individual sports within a district only between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., according to an amended government resolution approved