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Gov't Announces Million Reward for Identifying Kuciak's Murderer

Gov't Announces Million Reward for Identifying Kuciak's Murderer

Bratislava, February 26 (TASR) – The Slovak Government on Monday announced a reward of €1 million to be paid for information leading to the identification of the person(s) who murdered investigative journalist Jan Kuciak, 27, and his fiancée in Velka Maca (Trnava region). Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry will publish a

Sebej First Slovak to Be Presented with Japan's Order of Rising Sun

Sebej First Slovak to Be Presented with Japan's Order of Rising Sun

Bratislava, February 14 (TASR) – Parliamentary foreign affairs committee chair Frantisek Sebej (Most-Hid) on Wednesday was the first Slovak ever to receive Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun, Second Class: Gold and Silver Star for his contribution towards deepening mutual understanding between Japan and Slovakia, TASR learnt on the same

Memorial to Norwegian Writer Bjornson Unveiled in Kosice's Park

Memorial to Norwegian Writer Bjornson Unveiled in Kosice's Park

Kosice, February 6 (TASR) – A memorial to Norwegian writer and Nobel Prize laureate for literature Bjornstjerne Bjornson (1832-1910) was unveiled at Kosice’s City Park on Tuesday to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia and Bjornson’s engagement in the struggle for the rights of Slovaks and

France also Commemorating Centennial Anniversary of Czechoslovakia

France also Commemorating Centennial Anniversary of Czechoslovakia

Bratislava, January 23 (TASR) – This year’s celebrations of the centennial anniversary of the creation of first Czechoslovak Republic were joined by France on Tuesday, with both the French Embassy in Slovakia and the French Institute launching a series of events to commemorate one of the most significant milestones in

Kiska: Lednicke Rovne Making Great Name for Our Country

Kiska: Lednicke Rovne Making Great Name for Our Country

Lednicke Rovne, January 18 (TASR) – Thanks to glass company RONA, the village of Lednicke Rovne (Trencin region) has established itself worldwide and is a great advertisement for our country, stated President Andrej Kiska after visiting the glass company in Lednicke Rovne on Thursday. “I’m very proud that we have

Famous Slovak Actor Labuda Dies Aged 73

Famous Slovak Actor Labuda Dies Aged 73

Bratislava, January 5 (TASR) – Well-known Slovak actor Marian Labuda died at the age of 73 on Friday, Slovak National Theatre spokesperson Izabela Pazitkova has confirmed for TASR. Aktuality.sk website was first to report about the actor’s death. Born on October 28, 1944 in Hontianske Nemce (Banska Bystrica region)

Kiska: I Hope We Keep Spirit of Christmas in Our Hearts All Year Round

Kiska: I Hope We Keep Spirit of Christmas in Our Hearts All Year Round

Spisska Nova Ves, December 24 (TASR) – Slovak President Andrej Kiska will spend Christmas Eve surrounded by his family in Poprad (Presov region). “I’d like to wish all the people of this country a truly enjoyable holiday within their family circle, with love, happiness, understanding, and to preserve that mood,