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Figel to Become EU's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion

Figel to Become EU's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion

Brussels, May 6 (TASR-correspondent) – Former leader of the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) and Slovakia’s first EU commissioner (between 2004-09) Jan Figel will become the first ever special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the European Union as of Friday, TASR learnt from diplomatic sources

Gajdos Meets Lopinot, Debate EUTM Mali and NATO Liaison Team

Gajdos Meets Lopinot, Debate EUTM Mali and NATO Liaison Team

Bratislava, May 5 (TASR) – Slovak Defence Minister Peter Gajdos on Thursday met French Ambassador Didier Lopinot, with cooperation between the two countries and presentation of Slovakia’s defence priorities in this electoral term being high up on the agenda, Defence Ministry spokesperson Danka Capakova told TASR. “Cooperation between Slovakia and

Mihok: Charges for Disrespecting Migrant Quotas Are Ridiculous

Mihok: Charges for Disrespecting Migrant Quotas Are Ridiculous

Bratislava, May 5 (TASR) – The latest proposal sponsored by the European Commission that would oblige countries to make financial payments if they refuse to accept migrant quotas is an absurd move, said Slovak Trade and Industry Chamber (SOPK) director Peter Mihok on Thursday. “Brussels is simply showcasing its lack of

Slovakia Fine with Visa Liberalisation for Turkey if It Meets Criteria

Slovakia Fine with Visa Liberalisation for Turkey if It Meets Criteria

Bratislava, May 5 (TASR) – Slovakia will have no problem with visa liberalisation for Turkish citizens if Turkey meets all the required conditions, said Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak on Thursday. “Slovakia has a positive stance in terms of the visa liberalisation issue in general. We don’t

Opposition: Fines Over Rejected Migrants an Outrageous Stupidity

Opposition: Fines Over Rejected Migrants an Outrageous Stupidity

Bratislava, May 4 (TASR) – The decision of the European Commission to impose fines worth €250,000 on countries per every single migrant they refuse to shelter is stupid and outrageous, representatives of some opposition parties claimed on Wednesday. “Instead of having the European Commission actually contribute to the protection of

Kalinak: Slovakia Won't Support Newest Migration Proposal of EC

Kalinak: Slovakia Won't Support Newest Migration Proposal of EC

Bratislava, May 4 (TASR) – Slovakia won’t support the newest proposal sponsored by the European Commission that obligates countries refusing migrants resettlement to pay financial compensations, Interior Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD) said after Cabinet on Wednesday. Kalinak called the motion a backward step that doesn’t reflect reality. Furthermore, it

Lajcak: Candidacy for UN Sec-Gen Is Opportunity Not to Be Spurned

Lajcak: Candidacy for UN Sec-Gen Is Opportunity Not to Be Spurned

Bratislava, May 4 (TASR) – Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak before the Government session on Wednesday said that standing for the post of United Nations secretary-general is an opportunity from which one doesn’t run away. Lajcak hasn’t ruled out the possibility that he’ll run for this