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Sefcovic Presents New Space Strategy for Europe

Sefcovic Presents New Space Strategy for Europe

Brussels/Bratislava, October 26 (TASR-correspondent) – The European Commission (EC) considers space policies to be a strategic sector of the EU’s economic development, said EC Vice-president for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic on Wednesday when presenting a Space Strategy for Europe. Sefcovic, who is also responsible for coordinating EU space policies,

No More Banners in Parliament; Time Limits on Speeches Introduced

No More Banners in Parliament; Time Limits on Speeches Introduced

Bratislava, October 26 (TASR) – Banners, leaflets and audio-visual presentations won’t be allowed during parliamentary sessions any more, as MPs passed an amendment to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure on Wednesday. Moreover, there will be time limits on the speeches of legislators, parliamentary vice-chairs and ministers, while the time allotted

Ziga: Intelligent Industry Concept to Turn Into Action Plan

Ziga: Intelligent Industry Concept to Turn Into Action Plan

Bratislava, October 26 (TASR) – The Intelligent Industry Concept approved by the Cabinet at its session on Wednesday will lead to an action plan, stated Economy Minister Peter Ziga (Smer-SD) after the session. “We’ve prepared the document along with industrial associations. It’s open for discussion,” said Ziga. “We certainly

Cabinet: Supranational Firms in EU to Provide More Information to Tax Offices

Cabinet: Supranational Firms in EU to Provide More Information to Tax Offices

Bratislava, October 26 (TASR) – Supranational companies should provide annual reports including detailed business information to tax offices in EU member countries as of next year, according to an amendment to the law on international assistance and cooperation in tax administration approved by the Cabinet at its regular session on Wednesday.

Parliament Approves Ban on Unathorised Train Patrols

Parliament Approves Ban on Unathorised Train Patrols

Bratislava, October 25 (TASR) – Only the police or people assigned to the task by railway network operators or carriers will be able to keep tabs on public order on trains and at railway stations as of February, as MPs passed a respective bill by 98 votes on Tuesday. Justice Minister

Construction of Bratislava Bypass Officially Launched in Samorin

Construction of Bratislava Bypass Officially Launched in Samorin

Bratislava, October 24 (TASR) – The construction of the Bratislava bypass, which will form part of the D4 motorway and R7 expressway, has been officially launched, with Transport, Construction and Regional Development Minister Arpad Ersek (Most-Hid) ceremonially tapping the foundation stone in Samorin (Trnava region) on Monday. “This road will be

Winegrowers Ask Environment Ministry to Lift Ban on Shooting Starlings

Winegrowers Ask Environment Ministry to Lift Ban on Shooting Starlings

Bratislava, October 24 (TASR) – Large flocks of starlings, who appear to be more numerous than usual, are causing mass damage to the crops of winegrowers, who are now planning to ask the Environment Ministry for an exemption from the shooting ban, Slovak Agriculture and Food Chamber (SPPK) spokesperson Jana Holeciova