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Premier: Slovakia Won't Support Increase in Spending on Weapons Systems

Premier: Slovakia Won't Support Increase in Spending on Weapons Systems

Bratislava, 23 June (TASR) - Slovakia won't support any increase in spending on the purchase of weapons systems above the 2025 level in the 2026 state budget, Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD) stated on Monday, adding that the state must reserve to itself the sovereign right to decide at

Danko: If President Supports Defence Spending Hike, He'll Do So without Mandate

Danko: If President Supports Defence Spending Hike, He'll Do So without Mandate

Bratislava, June 20 (TASR) - If President Peter Pellegrini supports an increase in defence spending at the upcoming summit of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) member states, he'll do so without a government or parliamentary mandate and on his own responsibility, chairman of the coalition Slovak National Party

Muransky: Atmosphere between Czech and Slovak Gov'ts Much Better than Year Ago

Muransky: Atmosphere between Czech and Slovak Gov'ts Much Better than Year Ago

The atmosphere between the Czech and Slovak governments is currently much better than it was after the postponement of inter-governmental consultations a year ago, new Slovak ambassador to the Czech Republic Martin Muransky has said in an interview for TASR.

President: Slovakia Won't Disrupt Unity at NATO Summit

President: Slovakia Won't Disrupt Unity at NATO Summit

Bratislava, 17 June (TASR) - Slovakia won't disrupt unity at the upcoming NATO summit in the Hague, said President Peter Pellegrini following the round-table debate that he held with representatives of both coalition and opposition parties on Tuesday. At the same time, Slovakia will insist that any increase

Premier: Slovakia Won't Agree to Halting Energy Supplies from Russia

Premier: Slovakia Won't Agree to Halting Energy Supplies from Russia

Slovakia won't agree with a proposal to completely halt energy supplies from Russia to the European Union (EU), the wording of which should be presented by the European Commission later on Tuesday, said Premier Robert Fico following his meeting with Economy Minister Denisa Sakova on Tuesday.

Evacuation Flight Brings Home First Citizens of Slovakia and Other Countries

Evacuation Flight Brings Home First Citizens of Slovakia and Other Countries

Bratislava, 16 June (TASR) - The first evacuated Slovak nationals arrived in Slovakia on Monday from the Middle East crisis area, along with citizens of other countries, Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar (Smer-SD) told a press conference on Monday evening, adding that further evacuation flights will be carried out in the

Premier: Slovakia Will Ask for Postponement of Vote on Anti-Russian Sanctions

Premier: Slovakia Will Ask for Postponement of Vote on Anti-Russian Sanctions

Bratislava, 15 June (TASR) - Slovakia will ask the European Union (EU) foreign ministers to postpone the vote on the next package of anti-Russian sanctions, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) stated at a press conference on Sunday, adding that the issue of a complete ban on Russian gas imports after