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EC: Slovak Economy Doing Well, But New Model and Reforms Needed

EC: Slovak Economy Doing Well, But New Model and Reforms Needed

Bratislava, February 27 (TASR) – Slovakia is doing well in terms of its economy, but it’s lagging behind in areas that are of key importance for future growth, states the European Commission in its Country Report Slovakia 2019 released on Wednesday. The EC praised Slovakia for its high economic growth

President Kiska to Appoint Kazimir as Slovak Central Bank Governor

President Kiska to Appoint Kazimir as Slovak Central Bank Governor

Bratislava, February 27 (TASR) – President Andrej Kiska will appoint incumbent Finance Minister Peter Kazimir (Smer-SD) to the post of Slovak central bank (NBS) governor, with his new tenure due to start as of June 1, TASR learnt on Wednesday. “I’ve accommodated a request by Finance Minister Peter Kazimir following

Matovic to Lead OLaNO into EP Elections, Won't Take Up Seat If Succeeds

Matovic to Lead OLaNO into EP Elections, Won't Take Up Seat If Succeeds

Bratislava, February 27 (TASR) – Opposition OLaNO party leader Igor Matovic told a news conference held on the premises of Parliament on Wednesday that he’s heading the party’s slate in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament (EP), but pledged that he won’t take up his seat if

Focus Poll Shows Caputova as Favourite of Election's First Round

Focus Poll Shows Caputova as Favourite of Election's First Round

Bratislava, February 27 (TASR) – Had the first round of the presidential election taken place in late February, it would have been won by Zuzana Caputova on 26.3 percent, followed by Maros Sefcovic on 20.4 percent and scientist Robert Mistrik on 13.1 percent, according to the results of

Fico Ready to Give Testimony About Blackmail, Kiska Finished With Fico

Fico Ready to Give Testimony About Blackmail, Kiska Finished With Fico

Bratislava, February 26 (TASR) – Smer-SD chairman Robert Fico is ready to give testimony about allegations of blackmail raised against him by President Andrej Kiska, TASR learnt on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference, Fico intimated that it wasn’t him but President Kiska who attempted to influence law-enforcement bodies and

Median Poll: Caputova, Sefcovic and Mistrik Top Three Presidential Candidates

Median Poll: Caputova, Sefcovic and Mistrik Top Three Presidential Candidates

Bratislava, February 26 (TASR) – If a presidential election had been held in February, the highest number of people would have voted for Zuzana Caputova (23.5 percent), according to the results of a public opinion poll carried out by Median SK polling agency. The poll was carried out on a

Mistrik Gives Up Presidential Race in Favour of Caputova, Wants Change for Slovakia

Mistrik Gives Up Presidential Race in Favour of Caputova, Wants Change for Slovakia

Bratislava, February 26 (TASR) – Robert Mistrik at a joint news conference with Zuzana Caputova on Tuesday said that he’s withdrawing his candidacy for the post of Slovak president in Caputova’s favour. Mistrik said that he’s decided responsibly after difficult considerations and based on information confirming that Caputova