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USP: Decision to Drop Pcolinsky's Charges Borderline Arbitrary

USP: Decision to Drop Pcolinsky's Charges Borderline Arbitrary

Bratislava, September 2 (TASR) – The decision of the Prosecutor-General’s Office to drop the charges against ex-Slovak Intelligence Service (SIS) head Vladimir Pcolinsky raises legitimate doubts and there are reasons to assume that the PG’s Office exceeded the scope of its powers in some instances, the Special Prosecutor’s

Caputova Discusses Climate Change and Afghanistan with German President

Caputova Discusses Climate Change and Afghanistan with German President

Bratislava, September 2 (TASR) – Slovak President Zuzana Caputova met her German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday to discuss the rule of law, the situation in Afghanistan, necessary reforms in connection with the Next Generation EU, as well as common priorities, including the fight against climate change, said Caputova at their

Prime Minister: Constitution a Crown Jewel of Our Law, Defines Our Values

Prime Minister: Constitution a Crown Jewel of Our Law, Defines Our Values

Bratislava, September 1 (TASR) – The Constitution is the crown jewel of Slovak law, defining our values and setting rules for society, Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) declared in his speech to mark Constitution Day on Wednesday. “If the citizens and state bodies were to behave in accordance with the Constitution,

Prosecutor-General Withdraws Charges Against Jaroslav Hascak

Prosecutor-General Withdraws Charges Against Jaroslav Hascak

Bratislava, August 31 (TASR) – Prosecutor-General Maros Zilinka withdrew charges against co-owner of Penta financial group Jaroslav Hascak, former Slovak Intelligence Service (SIS) head Lubomir Arpas and Arpas’ wife in the Gorilla case, TASR learnt on Tuesday. Hascak faced charges of bribery and aggravated money laundering. Arpas was indicted of misuse

Police Corps President Kovarik Steps Down

Police Corps President Kovarik Steps Down

Bratislava, August 31 (TASR) – Police Corps President Peter Kovarik is stepping down from his post. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Kovarik stated that he had already delivered his notice to the Interior Ministry and plans to vacate the post on September 15. “I’ve made this decision because

Charges against SIS Ex-chief Vladimir Pcolinsky Dropped, He'll Be Released Soon

Charges against SIS Ex-chief Vladimir Pcolinsky Dropped, He'll Be Released Soon

Bratislava, August 31 (TASR) – Former Slovak Intelligence Service (SIS) head Vladimir Pcolinsky is no longer facing charges of accepting a bribe or other corruption-related charges, as the Prosecutor-General’s Office has dropped them, Pcolinsky’s lawyer Ondrej Urban confirmed for TASR on Tuesday. According to Urban, Pcolinsky should be released

Remisova to Propose Suspending Rights of Kolikova's Faction

Remisova to Propose Suspending Rights of Kolikova's Faction

Bratislava, August 30 (TASR) – For the People head Veronika Remisova announced on Monday that she’s set to propose to the party leadership that the group of party members centered around Justice Minister Maria Kolikova should have their rights within the party suspended, claiming that the faction has been plotting