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Fico: Cabinet Will Consider Lawsuit against EU for Halting Russian Gas Supplies

Fico: Cabinet Will Consider Lawsuit against EU for Halting Russian Gas Supplies

Fico: Cabinet Will Consider Lawsuit against EU for Halting Russian Gas Supplies Bratislava, 19 November (TASR) - At its next meeting, the government will discuss the possibility of suing the European Union (EU) for its decision to end Russian gas supplies as of 2028, stated Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD)

Court Finds Juraj C. Guilty of Terrorism, Sends Him to Prison for 21 Years

Court Finds Juraj C. Guilty of Terrorism, Sends Him to Prison for 21 Years

The Specialised Criminal Court in Banska Bystrica on Tuesday found defendant Juraj C., who shot Premier Robert Fico in Handlova last year, guilty of committing an act of terrorism and sentenced him to 21 years in prison.

Police: WWII Bomb Found in Centre of Bratislava Deactivated

Police: WWII Bomb Found in Centre of Bratislava Deactivated

A WWII bomb that was found during excavation work in the centre of Bratislava on Monday (8 September) was safely deactivated at 10.45 a.m. on Tuesday and will be subsequently transported to a designated location, the police have reported on a social network.

Customs Officers Seize 2.5 million Illegal e-cigarettes in Northern Slovakia

Customs Officers Seize 2.5 million Illegal e-cigarettes in Northern Slovakia

Customs officers have seized more than 2.5 million unlabelled disposable electronic cigarettes in warehouses near Zilina and Cadca, head of the Financial Directorate's communications department Lucia Verchovodkova informed TASR on Friday.

Over 140 People Lose Homes in Fire in Roma Settlement in Spissky Stiavnik

Over 140 People Lose Homes in Fire in Roma Settlement in Spissky Stiavnik

More than 140 people lost their homes in a fire in a Roma settlement in the village of Spissky Stiavnik in Poprad district (Presov region) on Tuesday (22 July), mayor Matus Korhel has told TASR.

Kuzela: Water and Formaldehyde Mixture Found in Colonoscopy Rinsing Container

Kuzela: Water and Formaldehyde Mixture Found in Colonoscopy Rinsing Container

A mixture of water and formaldehyde has been found in a rinsing container used for colonoscopy examinations, St. Michael's Hospital director Ladislav Kuzela told a news conference held on Tuesday, adding that two patients affected by this remain in hospital and that their condition is stable.

Premier Has No Plans to Get Involved in Assassination Attempt Trial

Premier Has No Plans to Get Involved in Assassination Attempt Trial

Bratislava, 10 July (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) has said that he isn't planning to get involved in the court proceedings in the case of the assassination attempt on him, reiterating that he's forgiven the attacker, TASR has learnt from his post on a