EU Weekly Review – 02/04/2022
Host Jaroslav Bublinec presents the show dealing with the latest developments in terms of the Conference on the Future of Europe and other EU matters.
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Gov't: Non-essential Stores Should Operate in 'Basic' Mode
Bratislava, February 10 (TASR) – Non-essential stores should operate in ‘basic’ mode [with non-vaccinated people allowed to enter – ed. note], the Government recommended to Slovakia’s Chief Hygienist Jan Mikas at its online meeting on Thursday.
Non-essential stores are currently in the OP mode [available to vaccinated and those who recovered
IFP: GDP Will Probably Grow by 3.5% This Year, and 5.3% Next Year
Bratislava, February 10 (TASR) – Slovakia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow by 5.3 percent in 2023, said Finance Ministry State Secretary Marcel Klimek at a joint press conference with representatives of the Financial Policy Institute (IFP) concerning the institute’s new macroeconomic forecast.
IFP head Juraj
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Eduard Kukan Dies Aged 82
Bratislava, February 10 (TASR) – Former politician and career diplomat Eduard Kukan died at the age of 82 on Wednesday (February 9), Lenka Miller, spokeswoman for the Bratislava-based Comenius University has confirmed for TASR.
This news was first reported by noviny.sk website.
Kukan served at several Czechoslovak embassies in the
President Caputova Ratifies Defence Cooperation Agreement with USA
Bratislava, February 9 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova ratified the Slovak-US Defence Cooperation Agreement on Wednesday, TASR was told by her spokesman Martin Strizinec on the same day.
“The interpretation clause I attached to the negotiated text of the treaty is part of the ratification document and is therefore a binding
Ukrainian Embassy Demands Apology for How LSNS MPs Treated Ukrainian Flag
Bratislava, February 9 (TASR) – The Ukrainian Embassy in Slovakia has demanded an apology for the disparaging behaviour of several People’s Party Our Slovakia (LSNS) MPs towards a Ukrainian flag during Tuesday’s parliamentary session, condemning their actions.
Slovak Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korcok (an SaS nominee) stated in response
House Greenlights Slovak-US DCA
Bratislava, February 9 (TASR) – Parliament on Wednesday approved the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the USA. Of the 140 MPs present, the document was supported by 79, while 60 voted against.
Slovakia and the USA signed the DCA in Washington on February 3. The agreement was concluded on behalf of