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Opposition Slams Early End to Debate as Undemocratic and Arrogant

Opposition Slams Early End to Debate as Undemocratic and Arrogant

Bratislava, 24 September (TASR) – The opposition condemned the early termination of parliamentary debate on the consolidation bill, calling it a violation of basic democratic principles, an act of arrogance, and a display of dictatorial behaviour. More than 40 MPs were still registered to speak when the debate was cut short

Fico: Strategic Agreement among Superpowers and New Rules Are Necessary

Fico: Strategic Agreement among Superpowers and New Rules Are Necessary

Reaching a strategic agreement among the world's superpowers will be of paramount importance, along with setting new rules, which should involve a reform of the UN, Premier Fico said in his speech during the opening ceremony of the new academic year at the University of Presov on Tuesday.

Rasi: Crucial to Prepare for Crises in Advance, Prevention Cheaper

Rasi: Crucial to Prepare for Crises in Advance, Prevention Cheaper

Bratislava, 22 September (TASR) - It is crucial to prepare for crises in advance because prevention is always cheaper than dealing with the consequences, said Parliamentary Chair Richard Rasi (Voice-SD) at a round-table meeting on Monday dedicated to new crisis management and civil protection. Rasi stated that prevention is the

Rasi: MPs' Salaries to Be Frozen Next Year

Rasi: MPs' Salaries to Be Frozen Next Year

Bratislava, 18 September (TASR) – Salaries and flat-rate allowances for members of Parliament will be frozen next year, and along with 10-percent higher taxation in comparison to that faced by ordinary people, this will result in an effective reduction in their incomes, House Chair Richard Rasi (Voice-SD) announced on Thursday alongside

MPs to Discuss Consolidation Measures via Fast-tracked Proceedings

MPs to Discuss Consolidation Measures via Fast-tracked Proceedings

Bratislava, 17 September (TASR) – MPs will discuss the package of consolidation measures for next year via a fast-tracked legislative procedure and should make a final decision on the package during the current session of Parliament. The bill, which amends and supplements certain laws related to the consolidation of public finances,

Protests against Consolidation Held in Several Cities and Towns across Slovakia

Protests against Consolidation Held in Several Cities and Towns across Slovakia

Bratislava, 16 September (TASR) - Gatherings organised by the opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) party against consolidation are taking place in Bratislava, Kosice, Banska Bystrica, Zilina and 12 other cities and towns in Slovakia on Tuesday evening. The protest is also being attended by opposition chairs of Freedom and Solidarity (SaS)

President Pellegrini Calls for Unity and Respect Amid Societal Divisions

President Pellegrini Calls for Unity and Respect Amid Societal Divisions

Sastin-Straze/Bratislava, 15 September (TASR) – President Peter Pellegrini, speaking during the National Pilgrimage in Sastin-Straze on Monday, emphasised the need for national unity despite the deep divisions fracturing the Slovak society. Pellegrini underlined the importance of mutual respect and tolerance. „As a society, we should invest our energy in building