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Gajdos Meets Lopinot, Debate EUTM Mali and NATO Liaison Team

Gajdos Meets Lopinot, Debate EUTM Mali and NATO Liaison Team

Bratislava, May 5 (TASR) – Slovak Defence Minister Peter Gajdos on Thursday met French Ambassador Didier Lopinot, with cooperation between the two countries and presentation of Slovakia’s defence priorities in this electoral term being high up on the agenda, Defence Ministry spokesperson Danka Capakova told TASR. “Cooperation between Slovakia and

Slovakia to Deal with Space Strategy during Its EU Presidency

Slovakia to Deal with Space Strategy during Its EU Presidency

Bratislava, May 5 (TASR) – Slovakia will hold discussions on a European Space Strategy during its Presidency of the Council of the EU, according to European Space Agency (ESA) Director General Johan-Dietrich Wörner on Thursday during his visit to Slovakia. “Slovakia will preside over the Council of the EU from July

Drucker: No More Overpriced Purchases in Health Care

Drucker: No More Overpriced Purchases in Health Care

There will be no more overpriced purchases of medical equipment in the health-care sector, Health Minister Tomas Drucker (a Smer-SD nominee) told journalists on Thursday, adding that the ministry is preparing a central procurement system that should prevent individual purchases of medical equipment by hospitals. “The conditions [for the system]

Mihok: Charges for Disrespecting Migrant Quotas Are Ridiculous

Mihok: Charges for Disrespecting Migrant Quotas Are Ridiculous

Bratislava, May 5 (TASR) – The latest proposal sponsored by the European Commission that would oblige countries to make financial payments if they refuse to accept migrant quotas is an absurd move, said Slovak Trade and Industry Chamber (SOPK) director Peter Mihok on Thursday. “Brussels is simply showcasing its lack of

Slovakia Fine with Visa Liberalisation for Turkey if It Meets Criteria

Slovakia Fine with Visa Liberalisation for Turkey if It Meets Criteria

Bratislava, May 5 (TASR) – Slovakia will have no problem with visa liberalisation for Turkish citizens if Turkey meets all the required conditions, said Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak on Thursday. “Slovakia has a positive stance in terms of the visa liberalisation issue in general. We don’t

Pellegrini: No Negotiations about Selling U. S. Steel Kosice Company

Pellegrini: No Negotiations about Selling U. S. Steel Kosice Company

Bratislava, May 4 (TASR) – U.S. Steel isn’t discussing a possible sale of its Kosice steel plant with any potential buyers, Vice-premier for Investments Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) told TASR after talks with representatives of the company on Wednesday. “The top U. S. Steel representatives have confirmed that there’s

Opposition: Fines Over Rejected Migrants an Outrageous Stupidity

Opposition: Fines Over Rejected Migrants an Outrageous Stupidity

Bratislava, May 4 (TASR) – The decision of the European Commission to impose fines worth €250,000 on countries per every single migrant they refuse to shelter is stupid and outrageous, representatives of some opposition parties claimed on Wednesday. “Instead of having the European Commission actually contribute to the protection of