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Tomas Zelenka

Fico Stresses Need to Focus on Traditions and Holidays in Schools

Fico Stresses Need to Focus on Traditions and Holidays in Schools

Bratislava, November 2 (TASR) - Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD) said that he'd like Slovak schools to take more account of traditions and national holidays following his meeting with Education Minister Tomas Drucker (Voice-SD) on Thursday. Fico at the same called for more active communication between secondary schools and

President Appoints New Government

President Appoints New Government

Bratislava, October 25 (TASR) - President Zuzana Caputova on Wednesday appointed Slovakia's new government, which will be headed by Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD). The governing coalition consists of Smer-SD, Voice-SD and the Slovak National Party (SNS). The list of the ministers for Smer includes Robert Kalinak (deputy prime

Several Schengen Countries Tighten Border Controls to Curb Illegal Immigration

Several Schengen Countries Tighten Border Controls to Curb Illegal Immigration

by AFP, ANSA, Agerpres, Belga, BTA, dpa, EFE, FENA, HINA, MIA, STA, TASR | 20.Oct 2023 | Key Story A number of countries including Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia have announced new controls along their borders. They are trying to prevent people smugglers from using

SNS: President Disrespecting Constitutional Rules

SNS: President Disrespecting Constitutional Rules

Bratislava, October 22 (TASR) - The Slovak National Party (SNS) has opined that President Zuzana Caputova is disrespecting constitutional rules and principles with her decision to refuse to appoint Rudolf Huliak, SNS's nominee for the post of environment minister. The party claimed that the president is bound by

Majersky: Currently It Seems That KDH Will Join Opposition in Parliament

Majersky: Currently It Seems That KDH Will Join Opposition in Parliament

Bratislava, October 3 (TASR) - At the moment it looks like the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) will join the opposition in parliament, party head Milan Majersky told the media following his meeting with President Zuzana Caputova on Tuesday. According to Majersky, the KDH leadership supports the decision not to join

Pellegrini: Voice Hasn't Ruled Out Either New Government Alternative Yet

Pellegrini: Voice Hasn't Ruled Out Either New Government Alternative Yet

Bratislava, October 3 (TASR) - The leadership of the Voice-SD party hasn't ruled out either of the two alternatives for a new coalition yet, but it will hold talks first with general election winner Smer-SD, said Voice leader Peter Pellegrini after meeting President Zuzana Caputova on Tuesday. Pellegrini

Almost 59,000 People Voted by Mail in Snap Election

Almost 59,000 People Voted by Mail in Snap Election

Bratislava, September 29 (TASR) - A total of 58,779 people voted by mail from abroad in the snap general election due to take place on Saturday, the Interior Ministry has reported, adding that the deadline for delivering these votes expired at 12 p.m. on Friday. Previously, a total