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Danko Survives No-confidence Motion

Danko Survives No-confidence Motion

Bratislava, November 21 (TASR) – Parliamentary Chair Andrej Danko (Slovak National Party) weathered a no-confidence motion on Wednesday and will remain in his post, TASR learnt on the same day. A total of 61 lawmakers voted for Danko’s ouster, with another 26 against and one MP choosing to abstain. The

Matecna: Farmers to Receive Money from Green Diesel Project in 3Q19

Matecna: Farmers to Receive Money from Green Diesel Project in 3Q19

Bratislava, November 21 (TASR) – The so-called Green Diesel project will make Slovak farmers more competitive, stated Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Gabriela Matecna (Slovak National Party/SNS) at a press conference on Wednesday, adding that the total amount of money earmarked for the project will reach €30 million. Matecna added

Ziga: Slovak Government Ready to Support Kia's Investment in 4.0 Industry

Ziga: Slovak Government Ready to Support Kia's Investment in 4.0 Industry

Teplicka nad Vahom, November 21 (TASR) – The Slovak Government is ready to support Kia Motors Slovakia’s investments in the field of 4.0 industry and in cars with alternative fuels, Economy Minister Peter Ziga (Smer-SD) said following his meeting with Kia’s president and chief executive officer Dae Sik

Pellegrini: 2019 General Government Budget Will Be Balanced

Pellegrini: 2019 General Government Budget Will Be Balanced

Bratislava, November 20 (TASR) – The 2019 general government budget will be balanced and this will be achieved by submitting an amendment when the budget is discussed at the next parliamentary session, Premier Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) said at a briefing on Tuesday after a Cabinet session. “Based on the latest analyses

Lajcak Might Step Down If UN Global Migration Compact Is Rejected

Lajcak Might Step Down If UN Global Migration Compact Is Rejected

Bratislava, November 20 (TASR) – Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak (a Smer-SD nominee) is entertaining the idea of stepping down from his post if Parliament votes not to join the United Nations Global Compact on Migration, TASR learnt on Tuesday. “Ever since I’ve been a minister, I’ve

Ex-minister Stefanov Escorted to Jail after Search

Ex-minister Stefanov Escorted to Jail after Search

Bratislava, November 20 (TASR) – Bratislava police officers escorted convicted ex-minister Igor Stefanov to prison on Monday evening following a search for him that the police had launched earlier in the day, the police have reported on Facebook. Stefanov wasn’t at home when the police came to his home to

Unemployment Rate Down to 5.23 percent in October

Unemployment Rate Down to 5.23 percent in October

Bratislava, November 19 (TASR) – The unemployment rate in Slovakia stood at 5.23 percent in October, down by 0.15 percentage points (p.p.) from September and by 0.91 p.p. year-on-year, according to data released by the Labour, Social Affairs and the Family Centre (UPSVR) on Monday. Meanwhile,