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President Caputova Dismisses Fikar from STU Chancellor Post

President Caputova Dismisses Fikar from STU Chancellor Post

Bratislava, April 22 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova on Thursday dismissed Bratislava-based Slovak University of Technology (STU) chancellor Miroslav Fikar, the president’s spokesman Martin Strizinec told TASR on the same day. The Presidential Office received the district court’s verdict, turning down the proposal for a preliminary injunction on the

Slovak Organisations Turn to EC over Different Approaches to School Closures

Slovak Organisations Turn to EC over Different Approaches to School Closures

Bratislava, April 15 (TASR) – There are huge differences in attitudes towards education and in how long schools have been closed in EU countries, 24 Slovak organisations have stated in a letter sent to the European Commission (EC). The authors of the letter, who represent schools, students, parents, experts in education,

Groehling: 8th & 9th Grades to Reopen Next Week in Non-black Districts

Groehling: 8th & 9th Grades to Reopen Next Week in Non-black Districts

Bratislava, April 12 (TASR) – The eighth and ninth grades of primary school are set to reopen in Slovakia as of next Monday (April 19), apart from those in so-called black districts, Education Minister Branislav Groehling (Freedom and Solidarity/SaS) stated at a press conference on Monday. Groehling added that as

COVID-19: Schools to Be Among First to Be Reopened, Says Groehling

COVID-19: Schools to Be Among First to Be Reopened, Says Groehling

Bratislava, April 7 (TASR) – Schools will be among the first to be reopened, if Slovakia begins easing measures to contain the spread of coronavirus, said Education Minister Branislav Groehling (Freedom and Solidarity/SaS) after talks with new Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLANO) on Wednesday. Groehling said that further moves concerning

For the People Party Wants Earlier Vaccination of Teachers

For the People Party Wants Earlier Vaccination of Teachers

Bratislava, February 4 (TASR) – The co-governing For the People party supports reopening schools, but it’s aware of the inherent risk, and so its MP and member of the parliamentary education committee Viera Lescakova has asked for the committee to be convened in order to discuss earlier vaccination of teachers

Krajci: Some Children to Return to School as of Monday

Krajci: Some Children to Return to School as of Monday

Bratislava, February 3 (TASR) – Nursery schools, the first level of primary schools, final grades of secondary schools and vocational schools will reopen as of next Monday (February 8), according to a Government decision announced by Health Minister Marek Krajci (OLaNO) on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the curfew remains in force and the

Krajci: Children Could Return to Schools on Monday

Krajci: Children Could Return to Schools on Monday

Bratislava, February 2 (TASR) – Nurseries and the first level of elementary schools could reopen on Monday, February 8, Health Minister Marek Krajci (OLaNO) said on Tuesday following the session of the pandemic commission. The minister added that this should be conditional on the testing of the parents of such children.