Foreign Policies

Pellegrini: Slovak Soldiers in Iraq Temporarily Relocated to Another Country

Bratislava, January 7 (TASR) – The Slovak soldiers deployed within the NATO military mission in Iraq have been temporarily relocated to another country, TASR learnt from the Government Office’s press department on Monday.

“With regards to the current situation in Iraq, which has led to the suspension of NATO training mission activities, the seven Slovak soldiers have been temporarily relocated away from the country in line with security regulations,” reads a statement issued by Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD).

The prime minister spoke about a possible transfer on Monday (January 6) when informing journalists about the joint stance of ambassadors of NATO-member countries on the issue. At that time he said that all the members of the training mission were safe.

ZSSK: New Train Service between Bratislava and Kiev Launched on Sunday

A rail connection between Slovakia and Ukraine is improving, with a new train service from Bratislava to Kiev being launched on Sunday, ZSSK passenger carrier spokesman Dominik Drevicky has informed TASR.

SPPK: If Farmers Aren't Taken Seriously, They Will Be Seen in Streets More Often

If farmers' demands are not taken seriously, they will be seen in the streets more often, Slovak Agriculture and Food Chamber chairman Emil Macho told a news conference held in front of the Parliament's building on Thursday.

Premier: Youth in Slovakia Becoming Radicalised, Mainly Online

Young people in Slovakia are becoming radicalised, chiefly online, Premier Ludovit Odor and Interior Minister Ivan Simko told the media following a Security Council meeting on Wednesday.

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