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Slovak MFA Won't Comment on Expulsion of Slovak Diplomat from Russia

Slovak MFA Won't Comment on Expulsion of Slovak Diplomat from Russia

Bratislava, December 13 (TASR) – The Foreign and European Affairs Ministry won’t comment on the fact that a Slovak diplomat in Russia has been told to leave the country, TASR learnt from the ministry’s press department on Thursday. Russia decided on this move in response to the recent expulsion

Slovakia Signs €1.6-bn Deal on Purchase of 14 New F-16 Fighter Jets

Slovakia Signs €1.6-bn Deal on Purchase of 14 New F-16 Fighter Jets

Bratislava, December 12 (TASR) – Slovakia is due to buy 14 new F-16 Block 70/72 fighter jets, with a related contract ceremonially signed on Wednesday by Slovak Defence Minister Peter Gajdos (Slovak National Party/SNS) and Lockheed Martin vice-president Ana Wugofski. With all the aircraft due to be delivered by

Pellegrini: Slovakia Expelled Russian Diplomat for Activities

Pellegrini: Slovakia Expelled Russian Diplomat for Activities

Bratislava, December 5 (TASR) – Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) announced on Wednesday that Slovakia has expelled a Russian diplomat from the country, TASR learnt on the same day. The premier added that the diplomat in question was engaged in activities that were no longer in line with how a diplomat

President: Slovakia Should Have Representative in Marrakech

President: Slovakia Should Have Representative in Marrakech

Bratislava, November 30 (TASR) – Slovak President Andrej Kiska on Friday stated that Slovakia should send a representative to the Marrakech conference on the UN Global Migration Compact in December to present the Parliament’s and Government’s opinions, according to Kiska’s spokesman Roman Krpelan. “It should be the same

Parliament Asks Government to Reject Global Compact for Migration

Parliament Asks Government to Reject Global Compact for Migration

Bratislava, November 29 (TASR) – A resolution prepared by the Slovak National Party (SNS) and Smer-SD and approved by 90 MPs in Parliament on Thursday states that the Slovak Government should take a disapproving stance towards the UN Global Compact for Migration and should carry out relevant measures related to Slovakia’

Pellegrini: Slovakia Ready to Respond to Ukrainian Situation

Pellegrini: Slovakia Ready to Respond to Ukrainian Situation

Bratislava, November 28 (TASR) – Slovakia currently doesn’t face any risks of incidents with respect to the Ukraine crisis, although it is prepared to react, Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) said after an extraordinary session of the National Security Analytical Centre on Wednesday. Pellegrini announced that the Centre decided to

Slovakia Calls on Russia to Observe International Law in Sea of Azov

Slovakia Calls on Russia to Observe International Law in Sea of Azov

Bratislava, November 26 (TASR) – Slovakia has called on Russia to observe the international law and allow free access to the Ukrainian ports situated on the shore of the Sea of Azov, stated the Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Ministry in a statement on Monday in connection with an incident involving