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President Accepts Resignation of Labour Minister Krajniak, Appoints Dolezal

President Accepts Resignation of Labour Minister Krajniak, Appoints Dolezal

Bratislava, March 17 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Labour, Social Affairs and the Family Minister Milan Krajniak (We Are Family) and at the same time commissioned Transport Minister Andrej Dolezal (a We Are Family nominee) to take up the post on a temporary basis. Krajniak

Government Approves Extension of State of Emergency by 40 More Days

Government Approves Extension of State of Emergency by 40 More Days

Bratislava, March 17 (TASR) – The Government on Wednesday decided to extend the state of emergency in Slovakia by 40 more days in reaction to the effects of the pandemic in the country, Vice-premier Veronika Remisova (For the People) told TASR on the same day, adding that the extension was approved

COVID-Automaton: 20 Districts in Black as of Next Monday

COVID-Automaton: 20 Districts in Black as of Next Monday

Bratislava, March 17 (TASR) – The Cabinet at its session on Wednesday approved a list of 20 districts to be labelled black (the most severe degree for COVID-19) as of next Monday (March 22) with regard to measures under the COVID-automaton: Cadca, Dolny Kubin, Gelnica, Humenne, Krupina, Kysucke Nove Mesto, Martin,

Heger: Slight Improvement in COVID Situation, No Need for Full Lockdown

Heger: Slight Improvement in COVID Situation, No Need for Full Lockdown

Bratislava, March 16 (TASR) – The epidemiological situation in Slovakia has stabilised in the past week, even recorded a slight improvement, which means that the country won’t need to introduce sterner restrictions, Finance Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) reported at a press conference on Tuesday. Heger has been tasked with leading

President Caputova Calls on Premier Matovic to End Coalition Crisis

President Caputova Calls on Premier Matovic to End Coalition Crisis

Bratislava, March 16 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova called on Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) to end the coalition and government crisis as soon as possible. The head of state spoke after meeting Matovic and representatives of the junior coalition SaS party on Tuesday, adding that Slovakia needs a fully functional

Sulik: If Matovic Won't Resign, SaS Party Will Leave Government

Sulik: If Matovic Won't Resign, SaS Party Will Leave Government

Bratislava, March 16 (TASR) – The ball is in Prime Minister Igor Matovic’s (OLaNO) court and he must decide whether he’s willing to resign in order to allow reasonable governance of the country to continue – and if he won’t do so, the Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party will

Alena Zs., Charged with Preparing Three Prosecutors' Murders, Stays in Custody

Alena Zs., Charged with Preparing Three Prosecutors' Murders, Stays in Custody

Banska Bystrica, March 16 (TASR) – A pre-trial judge of the Specialised Criminal Court (STS) in Banska Bystrica on Tuesday decided that Alena Zs. will remain in custody. The decision can still be appealed against. Alena Zs., known to the public as an associate of businessman Marian Kocner, has been charged