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Caputova: Horrors of WWII Remind Importance of United and Strong Europe

Caputova: Horrors of WWII Remind Importance of United and Strong Europe

Warsaw, September 1 (TASR) – The horrors of WWII should remind to everybody the importance of Europe remaining united and strong, stated Slovak President Zuzana Caputova, who attended a commemorative event in Warsaw on Sunday to mark the 80th anniversary of the beginning of WWII. “Face to face to evil, we

Austrian, Slovak and Czech Parliamentary Speakers Meet in 'Austerlitz Format'

Austrian, Slovak and Czech Parliamentary Speakers Meet in 'Austerlitz Format'

Grafenegg, August 31 (TASR) – Slovak Parliamentary Chairman Andrej Danko and Czech Chamber of Deputies Chairman Radek Vondracek were hosted by their Austrian counterpart Wolfgang Sobotka at Grafenegg Castle on Saturday to discuss the fall of Communism 30 years ago, the EU’s future and inter-parliamentary relations. Danko, speaking at a

Caputova in Vienna Discusses Freedom, EU and Carbon-free Future

Caputova in Vienna Discusses Freedom, EU and Carbon-free Future

Vienna, August 30 (TASR-correspondent) – Slovak President Zuzana Caputova, who was received by her Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen on Friday, highlighted Austria as a beacon of hope for Slovaks on the existence of a free world beyond the Iron Curtain before 1989. While Bratislava and Vienna are a mere

Merkel Asked Caputova about Investigation of Kuciak's Murder

Merkel Asked Caputova about Investigation of Kuciak's Murder

Berlin/Bratislava, August 21 (TASR-correspondent) – Slovak President Zuzana Caputova met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Wednesday, TASR learnt on the same day. In addition to the situation on the Slovak political scene, Merkel was also interested in the investigation of the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak and

Steinmeier: Caputova's Election Proves Hope of 30 Years Ago Still Alive

Steinmeier: Caputova's Election Proves Hope of 30 Years Ago Still Alive

Berlin, August 21 (TASR-correspondent) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated after his meeting with Slovak President Zuzana Caputova in Berlin on Wednesday that Slovakia and Germany have never been closer to one another in past decades as they are now, adding that he appreciates the fact that Slovakia elected Caputova as

President Caputova Receives New US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink

President Caputova Receives New US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink

Bratislava, August 20 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova received at an initial audience new US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink, who handed over her credentials, TASR learnt from president’s website on Tuesday. Brink paid an initial visit to Foreign Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak (a Smer-SD nominee) on Monday. They agreed

MFA Continuing Talks on Defence Cooperation Agreement with USA

MFA Continuing Talks on Defence Cooperation Agreement with USA

Bratislava, August 18 (TASR) – The Foreign and European Affairs Ministry is continuing talks on a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the USA, the ministry’s press department has told TASR, adding that this is taking place in a standard way so that the agreement’s definitive wording will reflect Slovakia’