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Independent MPs Want to Scrap VUCs in 2017 with No Replacement

Independent MPs Want to Scrap VUCs in 2017 with No Replacement

Bratislava, January 12 (TASR) – Independent MPs Katarina Machackova and Miroslav Beblavy have submitted for the next parliamentary session proposals for legislation that would scrap Slovakia’s eight self-governing regions (VUCs) as early as in 2017 without any replacement, TASR learnt on Thursday. The two MPs proposed amending 28 laws in

Knazko Testifies at Police Station on Shooting Burglar in Own House

Knazko Testifies at Police Station on Shooting Burglar in Own House

Bratislava, January 12 (TASR) – Former politician and actor Milan Knazko testified at a police station on Thursday in connection with shooting a burglar who broke into his house in the small hours of Wednesday morning, TASR learnt on the same day. “He [Knazko] testified as a witnesses and victim. The

Ersek and RegioJet Don't Agree, Latter Dropping Bratislava-Kosice Route

Ersek and RegioJet Don't Agree, Latter Dropping Bratislava-Kosice Route

Bratislava, January 11 (TASR) – The Transport and Construction Ministry didn’t come to an agreement with private carrier RegioJet at its meeting on Wednesday, and the Czech company will therefore stop serving the Bratislava-Kosice rail route as of January 31, TASR learnt on the same day. “We’ll do our

Fico: We'll Change Criteria for Rental Flats and Increase EKS Threshold

Fico: We'll Change Criteria for Rental Flats and Increase EKS Threshold

Bratislava, January 11 (TASR) – The Government wants to change the parameters concerning the construction of rental flats and to adjust the thresholds that oblige towns and villages to make purchases via the electronic marketplace, concurred Prime Minister Robert Fico and representatives of the Slovak Towns and Villages Association (ZMOS) at

Fico: We'll Focus on People Who Work

Fico: We'll Focus on People Who Work

Bratislava, January 11 (TASR) – Working people will be the centre of the Government’s attention, stated Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) at a press conference after the Cabinet session on Wednesday, referring to an amendment to the law on employment services approved by the Cabinet on the same day. “The

Slovak Bee-keepers Unable to Cover Honey Demand, It Must Be Imported

Slovak Bee-keepers Unable to Cover Honey Demand, It Must Be Imported

Bratislava, January 10 (TASR) – Honey consumption in Slovakia has increased to such an extent that Slovak bee-keepers aren’t able to cover the demand for it, and Slovakia has to import honey from abroad, stated Slovak Bee-keeper Association chairman Ludovit Gal. Some 3,500-4,000 tonnes of honey is being

Fico: Slovakia to See Balanced Budget after Government Meets Its Priorities

Fico: Slovakia to See Balanced Budget after Government Meets Its Priorities

Bratislava, January 9 (TASR) – Even though the goal of posting a balanced budget is scheduled only for 2019, Slovakia has full control over its deficit and is meeting all rules, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) told TASR in an interview, noting that a balanced budget shouldn’t be a “sacred