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Drucker: Government-approved Education Package First Step of Changes

Drucker: Government-approved Education Package First Step of Changes

Bratislava, August 21 (TASR) - The approval of a package of school bills by the government is the first significant legislative step in the implementation of changes, Education Minister Tomas Drucker (Voice-SD) stated at a press conference on Wednesday, calling them a "velvet revolution in education". Drucker announced

SNP80: Caplovic: SNP Means a Lot for Modern Statehood and Democracy

SNP80: Caplovic: SNP Means a Lot for Modern Statehood and Democracy

Bratislava, August 13 (TASR) - The Slovak National Uprising (SNP) means a lot for the modern Slovak statehood and democracy, because Slovakia joined the side of the victorious powers with this armed uprising, Military History Institute (VHU) director Miloslav Caplovic said on TASR TV on the occasion of the upcoming

SAV to Transform Campus at Patronka to Serve Both Scientists and Public

SAV to Transform Campus at Patronka to Serve Both Scientists and Public

The Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) intends to transform its campus in Bratislava's Patronka locality, SAV chairman Pavol Sajgalik told a news conference on Tuesday, adding that it should bring space for work, relaxation or communication to scientists from various branches.

IT Fitness Test: Digital Skills of Slovak Students Have Improved

IT Fitness Test: Digital Skills of Slovak Students Have Improved

Digital skills of elementary and secondary school students in Slovakia have improved year-on-year, Digital Coalition president Mario Lelovsky told a news conference on Wednesday, dedicated to the presentation of results of the twelfth annual IT Fitness Test.

Former Education Minister Martina Lubyova Dies Aged 56

Former Education Minister Martina Lubyova Dies Aged 56

Bratislava, November 20 (TASR) - Academic, scientist and former education minister Martina Lubyova died after a serious and long illness at the age of 56 on Monday, her ex-spokesperson Andrea Pivarciova has informed the media on behalf of her family. Lubyova was a member of the European Academy of Sciences

Kosice Inhabitants Best English Speakers in Slovakia

Kosice Inhabitants Best English Speakers in Slovakia

Bratislava, November 19 (TASR) - According to the EF English Proficiency Index 2023, in which Slovakia ranked 18th, people in eastern Slovakia, in particular inhabitants of Kosice, have the best knowledge of the English language among all Slovaks. "The high level of English proficiency achieved by Slovaks in the

Balik: Slovakia Able to Catch Up with Czechs in Science, Research and Innovation

Balik: Slovakia Able to Catch Up with Czechs in Science, Research and Innovation

Prague, August 22 (TASR-correspondent) - If Slovakia wants to be successful, it must support innovation much more - the Czechs invest in this area twice as much as the Slovak Republic, Investments, Regional Development and Informatisation Minister Peter Balik emphasised for TASR after negotiations in Prague, adding that, however, Slovakia