Martin Hojsik Elected as European Parliament Vice-president MEPs on Tuesday elected Slovak MEP Martin Hojsik from the Renew Europe (RE) liberal faction as one of the 14 vice-presidents of the European Parliament.
Fico: Ukraine in NATO Would Lead to Clash between Alliance and Russia Bratislava, July 15 (TASR) - Ukraine's membership of NATO would lead to a clash between the Alliance and Russia, said Premier Robert Fico in a video on Facebook on Monday, adding that he welcomes that the conclusions of the recent NATO summit include wording confirming that Ukraine will
President Dismisses Two Judicial Council Members Appointed by Caputova President Peter Pellegrini has dismissed two members of the Judicial Council, Lucia Berdisova and Tomas Gabris, who were appointed by his predecessor Zuzana Caputova.
President Denounces Shooting at Trump and Escalation of Violence into Politics Bratislava, July 14 (TASR) - I strongly condemn the shooting at U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump and I'm deeply concerned about the escalation of violence into politics around the world, President Peter Pellegrini posted on a social network on Sunday, stressing that the use of violence in
Intense Storm Ends Pohoda Festival Early, Collapsing Tent and Injuring 15 People Trencin, July 13 (TASR) - The Pohoda music festival in Trencin was terminated early after Friday's (July 12) intense storm, which caused the collapse of a large tent and injured 15 people, the organizers posted on a social network at night from Friday to Saturday, making the decision
Courts Violated Lipsic's Rights in Criticism of Anti-discrimination Lawsuits Kosice, July 12 (TASR) - The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of former politician Daniel Lipsic that his fundamental right to freedom of expression and judicial protection was violated in the case of his criticism of anti-discrimination lawsuits brought by judges in 2010, TASR learnt on Friday. The 2015
President: Slovakia Ready to Contribute €105 million to Aid Package for Ukraine Washington, July 11 (TASR) - Slovakia is ready and willing to support the creation of a new NATO financial package to assist Ukraine, which would mean an increase in Slovakia's contribution by almost €105 million, said President Peter Pellegrini following the first day of talks at the NATO