Premier: Rating Affirmation by Fitch Agency Is Good News
The affirmation of Slovakia's rating by Fitch at A- with a stable outlook is a good news that has received little media attention, Premier Robert Fico told a news conference on Sunday.
Economy
PS to Propose Scrapping Transaction Tax Again, Calling It 'Nonsense'
Bratislava, 6 May (TASR) - The opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) party plans to resubmit a proposal for scrapping the transaction tax, which the party representatives described as "economic nonsense" that damages the Slovak economy, drives inflation and deters investors, MPs Michal Truban and Stefan Kiss (both PS) told
Christian Democrats: New EU Funds Must Boost Regions
Bratislava, 5 May (TASR) - New EU funds must help to kick-start the regions, not get bogged down in ministries, Christian Democrats (KDH) leader Milan Majersky and MEP Miriam Lexmann stated at a press conference on Tuesday, stressing that people in the regions know best where EU funds should be
Fico Seeks Pro-Growth Deals with Coalition Partners, Rules Out Ukraine Loans
Bratislava, May 3 (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) wants to use Tuesday and Wednesday (May 5-6) to seek agreements on pro-growth measures within the coalition, with the first legislative proposals expected at the May-June parliamentary session.
Fico said this in a video on social media.
"These will
Kamenicky: I Firmly Hope 2027 Budget Gets Passed
Bratislava, 27 April (TASR) - As the parliamentary election draws nearer, reaching agreement within the coalition will become increasingly more difficult, Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (Smer-SD) declared, while voicing hope that the state budget for 2027 will pass a vote in Parliament nonetheless.
"Of course, it will depend very
Tomas: Sick-leave Absences Down by 27,000 per Month When Compared to 2024
Bratislava, 27 April (TASR) - In the first three months of this year, social-insurance provider Socialna poistovna (SP) recorded a decrease in the number of sick-leave cases when compared to last year averaging 17,000 fewer per month, and when compared to 2024 - before a legislative change - the
Takac: Agriculture Ministry Wants to Ban Puppy and Kitten Mills by Law
The Agriculture Ministry wants to ban the breeding of dogs and cats for the purpose of placing them on the market, i.e. puppy and kitten mills, by amending the law on veterinary care, Agriculture Minister Richard Takac told a news conference on Monday.