Domestic Policies

Caputova Ratifies Agreement on Slovakia's Associate Membership of ESA

Bratislava, October 12 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova on Wednesday ratified a Parliament-approved agreement on Slovakia’s associate membership of the European Space Agency (ESA), TASR has learnt from her post on a social network.

“The European Space Agency, together with the well-known American NASA, is a big player where our researchers and entrepreneurs will be able to implement their projects and products,” said the president, adding that she sees future potential in space. According to her, the use of space is becoming more accessible even to smaller countries.

The head of state noted that Slovakia’s space industry is small but promising. “It already shows several competitive startups and companies that are dedicated to the development of satellite components, navigation and remote research of the earth,” she pointed out.

ZSSK: New Train Service between Bratislava and Kiev Launched on Sunday

A rail connection between Slovakia and Ukraine is improving, with a new train service from Bratislava to Kiev being launched on Sunday, ZSSK passenger carrier spokesman Dominik Drevicky has informed TASR.

Takac: Police Launch Criminal Investigation, Infested Wood Being Extracted Urgently

The police have already launched a criminal investigation regarding the failure to address the bark-beetle infestation in Banska Bystrica region, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Richard Takac, who filed a criminal complaint in this connection in May, told a news conference on Monday.

SPPK: If Farmers Aren't Taken Seriously, They Will Be Seen in Streets More Often

If farmers' demands are not taken seriously, they will be seen in the streets more often, Slovak Agriculture and Food Chamber chairman Emil Macho told a news conference held in front of the Parliament's building on Thursday.

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