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Late MP's Replacement Jan Mora Swears Oath in Parliament

Late MP's Replacement Jan Mora Swears Oath in Parliament

Bratislava, May 18 (TASR) – Replacement for deceased MP Ondrej Binder (Kotleba-People’s Party Our Slovakia/LSNS) Jan Mora swore an oath prescribed by the Constitution on Wednesday, thereby assuming his MP’s post. “I pledge, on my honour and conscience, my allegiance to the Slovak Republic. I will fulfil my

Norwegian Constitution Day Celebrated by Students in Martin

Norwegian Constitution Day Celebrated by Students in Martin

Martin, May 17 (TASR) – Two hundred Norwegian students and Deputy Ambassador of Norway to Slovakia Rannveig Skofteland all dressed in national costumes commemorated the Norwegian Constitution Day in the Slovak Village Museum in Martin (Zilina region) on Tuesday. “The Norwegian Constitution was drafted in 1814. We’re very proud that

Kiska: Making Humanitarian Aid Cost Item for Firms Would Be Good Step

Kiska: Making Humanitarian Aid Cost Item for Firms Would Be Good Step

Bratislava, May 17 (TASR) – President Andrej Kiska thinks that if the Government is willing to include humanitarian help provided by private entities in their expenditures, many firms would appreciate it, TASR learnt on Tuesday. “Including humanitarian assistance in the cost items of commercial entities is the right step for sure,

Poll: Bugar Viewed as Most Amiable and Trustworthy Politician

Poll: Bugar Viewed as Most Amiable and Trustworthy Politician

Bratislava, May 17 (TASR) – The most likeable leader of a political party in Slovakia is Bela Bugar (Most-Hid), who is viewed as being one of the two most trustworthy politicians at the same time, according to a poll conducted by AKO agency between May 4-10 on a sample of 1,

Homesick Assyrian Christian Refugees in Slovakia Return to Iraq

Homesick Assyrian Christian Refugees in Slovakia Return to Iraq

Bratislava, May 17 (TASR) – A total of 21 of the 149 Assyrian Christian refugees who came to Slovakia in December have decided to return to Iraq, the Slovak Interior Ministry confirmed for TASR on Tuesday. According to the ministry, the reason for their return wasn’t unhappiness with their treatment

Slovak Nun/Doctor Shot and Wounded in South Sudan

Slovak Nun/Doctor Shot and Wounded in South Sudan

Bratislava, May 17 (TASR) – Slovak nun/doctor Veronika Terezia Rackova was shot and wounded by three soldiers in South Sudan on Monday, the Slovak Bishops Conference (KBS) press office and the Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Ministry reported on Tuesday. “We can confirm that our citizen was shot and wounded

Kocan Takes Over Helm of State-run Health Insurer VsZP

Kocan Takes Over Helm of State-run Health Insurer VsZP

Bratislava, May 17 (TASR) – State-run health insurance company Vseobecna zdravotna poistovna (VsZP) has a new boss, with Health Minister Tomas Drucker (a Smer-SD nominee) appointing Miroslav Kocan to the post along with new members of the board of directors on Tuesday. Kocan has come to the largest health insurer in