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Heger: Over 126,000 People Have Registered in Vaccination Waiting Room

Heger: Over 126,000 People Have Registered in Vaccination Waiting Room

Bratislava, March 18 (TASR) – More than 126,000 people have registered in the so-called vaccination waiting room since Wednesday (March 17), Finance Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO), who has been temporarily tasked with managing the Health Ministry, said at a press conference on Thursday, a day after the opening of the

Caputova Sees Room for Private Sector in Decorbanisation of Economy

Caputova Sees Room for Private Sector in Decorbanisation of Economy

Bratislava, March 18 (TASR) – Environmental-friendly technologies are essential for creating a carbon-neutral economy, said President Zuzana Caputova in an online speech at the ‘Race to Zero in Slovakia: Business’ conference on Thursday. According to the president, there is room for the private sector in the decarbonisation of the economy. In

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