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Fico: Hello! I'm Calling on President - This Is Our Most Important Holiday

Fico: Hello! I'm Calling on President - This Is Our Most Important Holiday

Bratislava/Devin, July 5 (TASR) – The Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius is the most significant state holiday in Slovakia, as the legacy of the two 9th-century missionaries obliges all people in Slovakia to work wisely for the well-being of the nation, said Prime Minister Robert Fico at a national

Reyjkavik Bishop Leads Festivities of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Nitra

Reyjkavik Bishop Leads Festivities of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Nitra

Nitra, July 5 (TASR) – Thousands of people gathered on Svatopluk Square in Nitra on Wednesday to attend the National Pilgrimage of Saints Cyril and Methodius, which is also a national holiday in Slovakia.The ceremonial mass, with Prime Minister Robert Fico and several other Government members in attendance, was celebrated

Kiska: First Slovak Satellite Great Success for Young People

Kiska: First Slovak Satellite Great Success for Young People

Bratislava, July 4 (TASR) – Slovakia’s first satellite skCUBE is a remarkable success for the young people who took part in launching and operating it, stated President Andrej Kiska at a briefing on Tuesday after visiting the satellite navigation centre in Bratislava. “When I met the team of young people

Financial Administration to Track Down Illegal Gambling Websites

Financial Administration to Track Down Illegal Gambling Websites

Bratislava, July 3 (TASR) – Financial Administration began keeping a closer eye on illegal gambling on the internet as of July 1, with the first list of banned websites due to be released on July 17, followed by updates on a weekly basis, Financial Administration spokesperson Patricia Macikova announced on Monday.

Several Errors Detected in Case of Shot Bear Ingrid

Several Errors Detected in Case of Shot Bear Ingrid

Liptovska Kokava, July 3 (TASR) – A working group set up by Environment Minister Laszlo Solymos (Most-Hid) has concluded its investigation into the shooting of a female bear called Ingrid in Liptovska Kokava (Zilina region) in early June and has identified several errors relating to the case, TASR learnt on Monday.

Kiska: Situation Concerning Stolen Ammunition Serious

Kiska: Situation Concerning Stolen Ammunition Serious

Bratislava, July 3 (TASR) – The situation concerning missing or, to be more precise, stolen ammunition is very serious, stated President Andrej Kiska on Monday after meeting Defence Minister Peter Gajdos (a Slovak National Party/SNS nominee) and Chief of General Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces Milan Maxim. The meeting

FinMin: Slovakia Shows State Budget Deficit of €818.9 mn in June

FinMin: Slovakia Shows State Budget Deficit of €818.9 mn in June

Bratislava, July 3 (TASR) – Slovakia’s state budget posted a deficit of €818.9 million at the end of June, down by €82.5 million year-on-year, the Finance Ministry reported on Monday. The state budget expenditures fell over the same period by €396 million y-o-y. Meanwhile, income also fell – by