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Abdykarimov: Slovak Pavilion at Astana EXPO Will Be Very Interesting

Abdykarimov: Slovak Pavilion at Astana EXPO Will Be Very Interesting

Bratislava, 25 April (TASR) – As many as 19 international institutions as well as 115 countries, Slovakia included, have already confirmed that they will participate in the international EXPO 2017 exposition due to take place in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana between June 10-September 10, TASR learnt on Tuesday. Kazakhstan’s Ambassador

Ministry: Electricity Generation from Brown Coal in Slovakia's Interests

Ministry: Electricity Generation from Brown Coal in Slovakia's Interests

Bratislava, April 25 (TASR) – The production of electricity from brown coal extracted in Slovakia is in the general economic interests of Slovakia, said the Economy Ministry on Tuesday. Earlier in the day the extra-parliamentary Christian Democrats (KDH) urged the Government to desist from further support for electricity generation from brown

Fico: We Want Good Figures to Be Reflected in Higher Living Standards

Fico: We Want Good Figures to Be Reflected in Higher Living Standards

Bratislava, April 25 (TASR) – The falling public debt and the drop in the public finance deficit last year are testimony to the Government’s responsible policies, said Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) on Tuesday. The positive developments should also be translated into measures aimed at increasing living standards in Slovakia,

Matecna: High-Quality Slovak Foodstuffs Have Potential to Stir Interest Abroad

Matecna: High-Quality Slovak Foodstuffs Have Potential to Stir Interest Abroad

Bratislava, April 25 (TASR) – Slovak producers should be more courageous and seek opportunities to increase exports of high-quality Slovak products to surrounding markets, said Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Gabriela Matecna (a Slovak National Party/SNS nominee) while opening the 21st annual conference on trade and marketing called Slovak Retail

Broekers-Knol: Politicians Must Bear Responsibility for Their Acts

Broekers-Knol: Politicians Must Bear Responsibility for Their Acts

Bratislava, April 24 (TASR) – In order to regain public trust, politicians have to take responsibility for their actions, be transparent and give people the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes, stated President of the Dutch Senate Ankie Broekers-Knol in her speech at the summit of EU parliamentary chairs that took

Nestor: Modern Democracy Means Voting Quickly, Safely and Online

Nestor: Modern Democracy Means Voting Quickly, Safely and Online

Bratislava, April 24 (TASR) – Democracy in modern times means giving people the possibility to vote online, safely and quickly from anywhere in the world, stated Estonian Parliamentary Chairman Eiki Nestor at a summit of EU parliamentary chairs in Bratislava on Monday. “As many as one third of the votes were

Kiska Swears in 18 New Judges for Indefinite Period

Kiska Swears in 18 New Judges for Indefinite Period

Bratislava, April 24 (TASR) – Slovak President Andrej Kiska on Monday appointed 18 judges for an indefinite period based on a proposal of the Judicial Council, TASR learnt on the same day. “Your decisions will influence whether or not our society’s trust in the rule of law will improve,” said