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Every Passenger from Abroad to Be Checked for Coronavirus at Slovak Airports

Every Passenger from Abroad to Be Checked for Coronavirus at Slovak Airports

Bratislava, February 27 (TASR) – Medical checks on every passenger arriving from abroad at three international airports in Slovakia will be carried out as of Friday as a measure aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus, Slovakia’s Security Council decided at a meeting on Thursday. Random checks will also be

Court Sentences Marian K. and Pavol R. to 19 Years for Note Forgery

Court Sentences Marian K. and Pavol R. to 19 Years for Note Forgery

Pezinok, February 27 (TASR) – A senate of the Specialised Criminal Court in Pezinok (Bratislava region) on Thursday found Marian K. and Pavol R. guilty of counterfeiting the TV Markiza promissory notes and sentenced them both to 19 years in jail. A fine amounting to €10,000 has been levied on

Premier Called on People to Go to Polls and Decide Where Slovakia Will Go

Premier Called on People to Go to Polls and Decide Where Slovakia Will Go

Bratislava, February 26 (TASR) – In his speech to citizens on Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) urged people to vote on Saturday (February 29), pointing out that the future shape of Slovak policy should be decided by residents of all towns and villages in Slovakia. “That is why I

Danko Called on People to Go to Polls and Make Prudent Decisions

Danko Called on People to Go to Polls and Make Prudent Decisions

Bratislava, February 26 (TASR) – In his speech presented on Wednesday evening, Parliamentary Chair Andrej Danko (Slovak National Party/SNS) called on citizens to vote on Saturday (February 29), appealing to people to make prudent decisions. “We have the right again to freely express our opinion on Saturday, February 29. Let’

Caputova: Casting Vote Means Accepting Co-responsibility for Country's Fate

Caputova: Casting Vote Means Accepting Co-responsibility for Country's Fate

Bratislava, February 26 (TASR) – By participating in the upcoming general election, we accept our co-responsibility for the fate of Slovakia, President Zuzana Caputova stated on Wednesday in her speech addressed to the public before the general election due to be held on Saturday. “As [Slovak] citizens, we don’t have

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