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EU electricity market reform at a standstill over nuclear power row

EU electricity market reform at a standstill over nuclear power row

by AFP, ANSA, dpa, EFE, Europa Press, STA | 15.Sep 2023 | Key Story The European Parliament gave the green light to start negotiations with the Council of the EU to reform the Union’s electricity market. However, the Council is currently deadlocked due to disagreements, mainly between Germany and France,

OLaNO Candidate Holkovic Withdraws from Election After Punching Man

OLaNO Candidate Holkovic Withdraws from Election After Punching Man

Bratislava, September 17 (TASR) - OLaNO general election candidate Tomas Holkovic has withdrawn from the election after a video of him punching another man was released on the internet at the weekend. Holkovic claimed on Facebook that the man provoked him and spat in his face several times. The candidate

Progressive Slovakia Calls for Mobilisation of Undecided Voters

Progressive Slovakia Calls for Mobilisation of Undecided Voters

Bratislava, September 15 (TASR) - Head of the Progressive Slovakia party Michal Simecka has called for the mobilisation of disappointed and undecided voters in a bid to encourage them to vote in the upcoming snap election. "Let's convince the undecided. All democratic parties, pro-Western politicians, let'

Politicians Condemn Fight between Matovic and Kalinak

Politicians Condemn Fight between Matovic and Kalinak

Bratislava, September 13 (TASR) - Several politicians have condemned the skirmish that took place between OLaNO leader Igor Matovic and ex-interior minister Robert Kalinak that at a Smer-SD party press conference on Wednesday, noting that such behaviour has no place in politics and sets a bad example for the public.

Up to 500 Soldiers to Help Police Deal with Increased Illegal Migration

Up to 500 Soldiers to Help Police Deal with Increased Illegal Migration

Bratislava, September 6 (TASR) - The government at its session on Wednesday approved a motion to deploy up to 500 army members to help the police deal with increased illegal migration in Slovakia. The soldiers will handle mainly guarding various facilities and logistical support. Defence Ministry State Secretary Marian Majer

Era of New Geopolitics

Era of New Geopolitics

by AFP, ANSA, dpa, EFE, STA The most recent BRICS summit shows that weeks before world leaders will gather at the 78th United Nations General Assembly, new geopolitical blocs are emerging. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and climate crisis are the main drivers of change in the new geopolitical order.

Famous Composer and Keyboard Player Vaso Patejdl Dies at 68

Famous Composer and Keyboard Player Vaso Patejdl Dies at 68

Bratislava, August 19 (TASR) - Popular Slovak musician Vaso Patejdl has died at the age of 68 years, Elan, a pop rock band that Patejdl co-founded in the 1960s, has reported on Facebook. "It is with infinite pain and emptiness in our hearts that we write to inform you