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Pellegrini Meets New Russian Prime Minister Mishustin in Moscow

Pellegrini Meets New Russian Prime Minister Mishustin in Moscow

Moscow, February 26 (TASR correspondent) – Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) met new Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on Wednesday. Pellegrini is the first European leader to be received by Mishustin since he assumed his post in mid-January. The Slovak prime minister is accompanied by Economy Minister Peter

Fico: 13th Pensions to Be Approved on Tuesday by Consitutional Majority

Fico: 13th Pensions to Be Approved on Tuesday by Consitutional Majority

Bratislava, February 25 (TASR) – The introduction of 13th pensions in Slovakia could be approved on Tuesday evening, Smer-SD head Robert Fico stated on the same day, as Parliament approved debating this measure in fast-track proceedings and managed to pass it to its second reading in the meantime. “Pensioners, widows, widowers

Trnava: Woman Suspected of Contracting Coronavirus Tests Negative

Trnava: Woman Suspected of Contracting Coronavirus Tests Negative

Trnava, February 25 (TASR) – A woman admitted into the Faculty Hospital in Trnava on Monday (February 24) afternoon who was suspected of contracting coronavirus doesn’t have the disease, hospital spokesperson Matej Martovic told TASR on Tuesday. “The patient underwent all the necessary examinations to detect if coronavirus was present.

Matecna Wants to Ban Cultivation of GMO in Slovakia

Matecna Wants to Ban Cultivation of GMO in Slovakia

Bratislava, February 24 (TASR) – Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Gabriela Matecna (Slovak National Party/SNS) wants to ban the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Slovakia. Therefore, Matecna and the Association of Fodder Producers, Warehouses and Business Companies (ZVKSaOS) chief Marian Uhrik signed the memorandum on co-operation in the

House Vote on Discussing Coalition Bills in Fast-track Procedure Postponed

House Vote on Discussing Coalition Bills in Fast-track Procedure Postponed

Bratislava, February 21 (TASR) – Parliament rescheduled the vote on discussing the introduction of the 13th pension payment, doubled family allowances and the scrapping of motorway vignettes in a fast-tracked procedure to Tuesday, February 25, at 10 a.m. due to a lacking quorum on Friday. Only 68 lawmakers out of

Slovakia 24/7 - News in English

Slovakia 24/7 - News in English

Watch our weekly news Slovakia 24/7 with Juraj Simko, today featuring: * MORATORIUM HAS STARTED * PARLIAMENTARY SESSION FINALLY OPENED * 13TH PENSION NOT OKAYED YET

Opposition Leaders Believe Kiska's Account on Land Case at This Stage

Opposition Leaders Believe Kiska's Account on Land Case at This Stage

Bratislava, February 20 (TASR) – Chairman of ‘For the People’ party and ex-president Andrej Kiska hasn’t been questioned by police yet regarding two videos that are supposed to implicate him in shady land deals, TASR learnt on Thursday. Kiska urged the police to take action without delay. The ex-president also