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Coalition Agreement for 2016-20 Released

Coalition Agreement for 2016-20 Released

Bratislava, April 13 (TASR) – After some recalcitrance, the governing coalition (Smer-SD, SNS, Most-Hid and Siet/Network) on Wednesday released the coalition agreement for 2016-20 signed back on March 23. The preamble states that the four parties have agreed on setting up a Government with the aim of securing stability and

Fico: Government Manifesto Has Four Main Priorities

Fico: Government Manifesto Has Four Main Priorities

Bratislava, April 13 (TASR) – The Manifesto approved by Government on Wednesday puts accent on four broad priorities, including the fight against unemployment, regional disparities and corruption, and introduction of policies ushering in a functioning state, Premier Robert Fico told a press conference later in the day. Fico at the same

Dead Body Found in Danube River Identified as Martin Filko

Dead Body Found in Danube River Identified as Martin Filko

Bratislava/Dobrohost, April 13 (TASR) – A dead body that was found on Wednesday in the Danube River near the village of Dobrohost in Dunajska Streda district (Trnava region) has been identified as belonging to missing Financial Policy Institute (IFP) director Martin Filko, Martina Kredatusova of the Regional Police Corps Directorate

Government to Adopt Its Manifesto on Wednesday

Government to Adopt Its Manifesto on Wednesday

Bratislava, April 13 (TASR) – The new Cabinet should adopt the Government Manifesto at its session on Wednesday. At its first meeting on March 30 the Government obliged Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) to submit the Manifesto by April 13. The definitive wording should be published later on the same day.

Gaspar: LSNS Patrols on Trains Must Abide By Law

Gaspar: LSNS Patrols on Trains Must Abide By Law

Bratislava, April 12 (TASR) – If either MPs or members of the far-right People’s Party Our Slovakia (LSNS) want to prevent a crime from happening, they can take action as any other Slovak citizen without being held criminally liable, Police President Tibor Gaspar said at a press conference on Tuesday.

Kiska: Modernisation of Military Shouldn't Hinge on Political Mood

Kiska: Modernisation of Military Shouldn't Hinge on Political Mood

Bratislava, April 12 (TASR) – Slovakia’s plans regarding defence and the modernisation of the military should be systemic, transparent, comprehensible and not subject to change according to political climate of the day, President Andrej Kiska said after his meeting with Defence Minister Peter Gajdos (SNS nominee) on Tuesday. Kiska believes

EduMin: Beblavy Has Only Repeated Same Old Accusations

EduMin: Beblavy Has Only Repeated Same Old Accusations

Bratislava, April 12 (TASR) – Although Independent MP Miroslav Beblavy said that he would present new evidence with respect to accusations concerning Education, Science, Research and Sport Minister Peter Plavcan and his alleged involvement in shady activities at the Student Credit Fund (SPF) and Credit Fund for New Teachers, he’s