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Fico: Coalition Will Continue Even When Coalition Agreement Expires

Fico: Coalition Will Continue Even When Coalition Agreement Expires

Bratislava, August 22 (TASR) – The governing coalition will continue even when the coalition agreement expires, stressed Smer-SD Chairman Robert Fico at a press conference on Thursday, adding that cooperation in the coalition must continue partly for practical reasons, as there’s a need to approve the state budget for next

Pellegrini Opens Agrokomplex Fair, Pledges More Support for Slovak Food

Pellegrini Opens Agrokomplex Fair, Pledges More Support for Slovak Food

Nitra, August 22 (TASR) – More than 650 exhibitors from 12 countries are presenting themselves at the 46th Agrokomplex international agriculture and food fair, which was opened in Nitra on Thursday. The main theme of this year’s Agrokomplex – ‘From Slovak Fields to Your Plate’ – is emphasised in a programme aimed

Merkel Asked Caputova about Investigation of Kuciak's Murder

Merkel Asked Caputova about Investigation of Kuciak's Murder

Berlin/Bratislava, August 21 (TASR-correspondent) – Slovak President Zuzana Caputova met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Wednesday, TASR learnt on the same day. In addition to the situation on the Slovak political scene, Merkel was also interested in the investigation of the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak and

Pellegrini: Kalavska Should Seek Political Concensus for Hospital Reform

Pellegrini: Kalavska Should Seek Political Concensus for Hospital Reform

Bratislava, August 21 (TASR) – The Government hasn’t yet approved the so-called hospital stratification health-care reform, but the topic hasn’t been closed yet, Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) told a press conference after the Government session on Wednesday. Pellegrini stated that Health Minister Andrea Kalavska (a Smer-SD nominee) should

Pellegrini: I'm Not Going to Resign, I'm Staying in Smer-SD

Pellegrini: I'm Not Going to Resign, I'm Staying in Smer-SD

Bratislava, August 21 (TASR) – I’m not going to resign, said Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) after the Cabinet session on Wednesday, rejecting information in the media about his readiness to leave the Smer-SD party. The premier stressed that he’ll continue to make efforts for Smer-SD to succeed in

Steinmeier: Caputova's Election Proves Hope of 30 Years Ago Still Alive

Steinmeier: Caputova's Election Proves Hope of 30 Years Ago Still Alive

Berlin, August 21 (TASR-correspondent) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated after his meeting with Slovak President Zuzana Caputova in Berlin on Wednesday that Slovakia and Germany have never been closer to one another in past decades as they are now, adding that he appreciates the fact that Slovakia elected Caputova as

President Caputova Receives New US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink

President Caputova Receives New US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink

Bratislava, August 20 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova received at an initial audience new US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink, who handed over her credentials, TASR learnt from president’s website on Tuesday. Brink paid an initial visit to Foreign Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak (a Smer-SD nominee) on Monday. They agreed