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Premier Calls for Independence from Supplies of Siberian Gas and Oil

Premier Calls for Independence from Supplies of Siberian Gas and Oil

Bratislava, May 12 (TASR) – There is only one way for Slovakia to break out of Russia’s energy trap, it must finally stop being dependent on Siberian gas and oil supplies, Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) posted on a social network on Thursday. “For decades of Russian oil and gas

SaS Doesn't Agree with Tax Bonus But Won't Veto It

SaS Doesn't Agree with Tax Bonus But Won't Veto It

Bratislava, May 11 (TASR) – The coalition Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party doesn’t agree with the proposed tax bonus for children but won’t veto it, said SaS chairman Richard Sulik following the Government session on Wednesday. The economy minister considers the proposal to be bad and unfair, and the

Nad: Slovak Firms to Participate in Production of Patria Armoured Vehicles

Nad: Slovak Firms to Participate in Production of Patria Armoured Vehicles

Dubnica nad Vahom, May 5 (TASR) – Konstrukta-Defence, a member of the state-run DMD Group based in Dubnica nad Vahom (Trencin region), will participate in the production of 8×8 military armoured vehicles to be supplied to the Slovak army by Finnish manufacturer Patria, Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad (OLaNO) announced at

European Commission Sends Slovakia €193.6 million to Cope with Refugee Crisis

European Commission Sends Slovakia €193.6 million to Cope with Refugee Crisis

Bratislava, May 3 (TASR) – The European Commission has sent additional advance payments from REACT-EU resources worth almost €193.6 million to the accounts of the Slovak Finance Ministry, TASR learnt from the ministry’s press department on Tuesday. The additional advance payments are intended for the member states most affected

Sulik Not Afraid that Gas Stops Flowing to Slovakia from Day to Day

Sulik Not Afraid that Gas Stops Flowing to Slovakia from Day to Day

Bratislava, April 27 (TASR) – The situation related to the supply of Russian natural gas to Europe is tense but it isn’t critical for Slovakia, Economy Minister Richard Sulik told a press conference, adding that a total of 60 million cubic metres of Russian gas came to Slovakia via Ukraine

Matovic: State's Help for Families with Children to Go Up as of July and 2023

Matovic: State's Help for Families with Children to Go Up as of July and 2023

Bratislava, April 21 (TASR) – The state’s aid for families with children will increase as of July this year and then as of 2023, Finance Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) told a press conference on Thursday, presenting the government’s measures against rising prices. According to Matovic, the measures to support

Gov't to Spend Some €1.3 bn in Two Years to Help People Deal with Inflation

Gov't to Spend Some €1.3 bn in Two Years to Help People Deal with Inflation

Bratislava, April 21 (TASR) – The Government plans to spend €260 million to help people deal with extreme price growth this year, while the figure should be over €1 billion next year, Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) announced at a news conference on Thursday. “We’re presenting both one-off and systemic