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Six People Including Priest Can Attend Holy Masses, KBS Confirms

Six People Including Priest Can Attend Holy Masses, KBS Confirms

Bratislava, October 15 (TASR) – A maximum of six people, including a priest, can take part in a holy mass as of Thursday, the Slovak Bishops Conference (KBS) has announced, adding that mass events aren’t completely banned in Slovakia as of Thursday, but attendance is limited to six. Following consultation

Wellness Centres, Aquaparks, Cinemas and Theatres to Be Closed as of Thursday

Wellness Centres, Aquaparks, Cinemas and Theatres to Be Closed as of Thursday

Bratislava, October 14 (TASR) – The Public Health Authority informed TASR on Wednesday via its spokeswoman Dasa Rackova that all swimming pools, aquaparks, wellness centres, except for natural health spas, and theaters and cinemas will be closed indefinitely as of 6 a.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, public catering facilities will be

Fico and Rasi Challenge Constitutionality of Covid Bill

Fico and Rasi Challenge Constitutionality of Covid Bill

Bratislava, October 14 (TASR) – By shepherding the Protection, Support and Development of Public Health Act amendment through Parliament on Wednesday, Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) has foisted responsibility for the fight against the novel coronavirus onto the Public Health Office, MP Richard Rasi (Independent) declared after the vote on the

Public Events Turnout to Be Reduced to 6 People as of Thursday

Public Events Turnout to Be Reduced to 6 People as of Thursday

Bratislava, October 14 (TASR) – As of Thursday (October 15), any public event with turnout of more than six persons will be banned, although there will be several exemptions to the rule, Public Health Office spokesperson Dasa Rackova reported on Wednesday. Exempted from the ban will be events, at which all

Gov't: Slovakia to Sign Declaration on 5G Network Cooperation with USA

Gov't: Slovakia to Sign Declaration on 5G Network Cooperation with USA

Bratislava, October 14 (TASR) – Slovakia will sign a joint declaration with the United States concerning their determination to strengthen cooperation in the field of 5G networks, according to information on the declaration okayed by the Cabinet on Wednesday. The Foreign Affairs Ministry as the submitter of the document points to

Parliament Passes Law to Remove Legal Frailty of Coronavirus Measures

Parliament Passes Law to Remove Legal Frailty of Coronavirus Measures

Bratislava, October 14 (TASR) – The Slovak Parliament on Wednesday approved Health Ministry-sponsored legislation designed to tackle the legal frailty of the Public Health Authority’s anti-coronavirus measures. The bill was discussed in fast-tracked mode after the Prosecutor-General’s Office last week pointed to the Public Health Authority’s lack of

Cabinet Passes Budget Draft, Deficit of 7.5% of GDP Expected in 2021

Cabinet Passes Budget Draft, Deficit of 7.5% of GDP Expected in 2021

Bratislava, October 14 (TASR) – Slovakia’s general government deficit is expected to reach 7.44 percent of the country’s gross domestic product next year, somewhat down from the 9.68 percent of GDP estimated for 2020, according to a budget draft for 2021-23 approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday.