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Hajko: Slovakia's Rating Hasn't Fallen But Government Can't Find Comfort in This

Hajko: Slovakia's Rating Hasn't Fallen But Government Can't Find Comfort in This

Bratislava, 27 October (TASR) - If the government wants Slovakia to maintain its current rating while dealing with the adverse external economic environment, it must make maximum use of available external resources because there are hardly any internal ones, opposition MP Jozef Hajko (Christian Democrats/KDH) stated on Monday. Hajko

Fico Refuses Opposition Claims on Slovakia's Bad Condition, Refers to Rating

Fico Refuses Opposition Claims on Slovakia's Bad Condition, Refers to Rating

Premier Robert Fico has rejected opposition claims that Slovakia is in a bad condition, referring to Standard & Poor's rating that, according to him, confirms the government's responsible approach to public finances.

President: Peace and Addressing Contentious Issues via Diplomacy Our Priority

President: Peace and Addressing Contentious Issues via Diplomacy Our Priority

Bratislava, 23 October (TASR) - Living in peace, addressing contentious issues through diplomacy and restoring respect for international law is still our priority, stated President Peter Pellegrini on Thursday in his speech during the ceremonial part of the Commanders' Assembly of the Chief-of-General-Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces in

Parliament Okays 2026 State Budget with Projected Deficit of 4.1 percent of GDP

Parliament Okays 2026 State Budget with Projected Deficit of 4.1 percent of GDP

Bratislava, 21 October (TASR) – Parliament on Tuesday approved the Act on the State Budget for 2026, and also acknowledged the public administration budget framework for the years 2026-2028, with the public finance deficit expected to reach 4.1 percent of GDP next year, amounting to just under €6 billion — a

Court Finds Juraj C. Guilty of Terrorism, Sends Him to Prison for 21 Years

Court Finds Juraj C. Guilty of Terrorism, Sends Him to Prison for 21 Years

The Specialised Criminal Court in Banska Bystrica on Tuesday found defendant Juraj C., who shot Premier Robert Fico in Handlova last year, guilty of committing an act of terrorism and sentenced him to 21 years in prison.

Gaspar: Extending Government's Term Could Save Funds

Gaspar: Extending Government's Term Could Save Funds

Extending the government's term from four to five years could save funds, Parliamentary Vice-chairman Tibor Gaspar (Smer-SD) said on STVR's discussion programme 'O 5 minut 12' (Five Minutes to Twelve) on Sunday, adding that they're opening a discussion on the matter. Gaspar

New Ordinary of Slovak Armed Forces Pavol Sajgalik Receives Episcopal Ordination

New Ordinary of Slovak Armed Forces Pavol Sajgalik Receives Episcopal Ordination

Bratislava, 18 October (TASR) - New Ordinary of the Slovak Armed Forces Pavol Sajgalik received episcopal ordination in Bratislava on Saturday, with his predecessor, Frantisek Rabek, being the main consecrator. The co-consecrators were Chair of the Slovak Bishops Conference (KBS) and Archbishop of Kosice Bernard Bober, and Archbishop of Bratislava