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Parliament Inquorate, Fails to Open Session on Dismissal of Minister Migal

Parliament Inquorate, Fails to Open Session on Dismissal of Minister Migal

Bratislava, 24 October (TASR) – The special emergency session of Parliament on the proposal to dismiss Samuel Migal (independent) from the post of Minister of Investment, Regional Development and Informatization was not opened even on the fourth attempt on Friday. Legislators tried twice on Thursday (23 October) and twice on Friday,

President: Peace and Addressing Contentious Issues via Diplomacy Our Priority

President: Peace and Addressing Contentious Issues via Diplomacy Our Priority

Bratislava, 23 October (TASR) - Living in peace, addressing contentious issues through diplomacy and restoring respect for international law is still our priority, stated President Peter Pellegrini on Thursday in his speech during the ceremonial part of the Commanders' Assembly of the Chief-of-General-Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces in

Parliament Okays 2026 State Budget with Projected Deficit of 4.1 percent of GDP

Parliament Okays 2026 State Budget with Projected Deficit of 4.1 percent of GDP

Bratislava, 21 October (TASR) – Parliament on Tuesday approved the Act on the State Budget for 2026, and also acknowledged the public administration budget framework for the years 2026-2028, with the public finance deficit expected to reach 4.1 percent of GDP next year, amounting to just under €6 billion — a

Court Finds Juraj C. Guilty of Terrorism, Sends Him to Prison for 21 Years

Court Finds Juraj C. Guilty of Terrorism, Sends Him to Prison for 21 Years

The Specialised Criminal Court in Banska Bystrica on Tuesday found defendant Juraj C., who shot Premier Robert Fico in Handlova last year, guilty of committing an act of terrorism and sentenced him to 21 years in prison.

Rasi: Next Local Elections to Be Held in 2026, Term Extension Rejected

Rasi: Next Local Elections to Be Held in 2026, Term Extension Rejected

Bratislava, 20 October (TASR) – The debate on extending the current term of local governments is definitively closed, and the next municipal elections will take place as planned in 2026, TASR learnt from the Parliament Office's press department on Monday. This decision emerged from a discussion held on the

Gaspar: Extending Government's Term Could Save Funds

Gaspar: Extending Government's Term Could Save Funds

Extending the government's term from four to five years could save funds, Parliamentary Vice-chairman Tibor Gaspar (Smer-SD) said on STVR's discussion programme 'O 5 minut 12' (Five Minutes to Twelve) on Sunday, adding that they're opening a discussion on the matter. Gaspar

New Ordinary of Slovak Armed Forces Pavol Sajgalik Receives Episcopal Ordination

New Ordinary of Slovak Armed Forces Pavol Sajgalik Receives Episcopal Ordination

Bratislava, 18 October (TASR) - New Ordinary of the Slovak Armed Forces Pavol Sajgalik received episcopal ordination in Bratislava on Saturday, with his predecessor, Frantisek Rabek, being the main consecrator. The co-consecrators were Chair of the Slovak Bishops Conference (KBS) and Archbishop of Kosice Bernard Bober, and Archbishop of Bratislava