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Figures of Scientific and Cultural Life Call on MPs to Reject DCA

Figures of Scientific and Cultural Life Call on MPs to Reject DCA

Bratislava, February 7 (TASR) – More than 40 figures of social, scientific and cultural life has called on MPs to reject the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Slovakia and the USA, viewing it disadvantageous and risky, TASR learnt from the call’s initiator Eduard Chmelar on Monday. In an open letter

Heger and Timmermans Discuss Green Investments from Recovery Plan

Heger and Timmermans Discuss Green Investments from Recovery Plan

Bratislava, February 4 (TASR) – Green investments from the recovery plan, reforms as well as the inclusion of nuclear energy and gas among temporary sustainable resources were high on the agenda of the meeting between Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) and European Commission Vice-president for European Green Deal Frans Timmermans on

President: Slovakia Ready to Support Ukraine and Help Practically

President: Slovakia Ready to Support Ukraine and Help Practically

Bratislava, February 4 (TASR) – Slovakia is ready to support Ukraine not only at the political and diplomatic levels but also via practical cooperation responding to the further development of the crisis, President Zuzana Caputova assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a telephone conversation on Friday. The heads of state also

MFA: CoFoE Hasn't Aroused Huge Interest Among People, Reason is Pandemic

MFA: CoFoE Hasn't Aroused Huge Interest Among People, Reason is Pandemic

Bratislava, February 4 (TASR) – The Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) has not yet aroused any huge interest among citizens, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) stated in its annual report on Slovakia’s membership of the EU in 2021, ascribing it to the persisting coronavirus pandemic. “This unique

Slovakia and USA Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement

Slovakia and USA Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement

Washington/Bratislava, February 4 (TASR) – Slovakia and the USA signed the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) in Washington on Thursday (February 3) evening. Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad (OLaNO) signed the agreement on behalf of Slovakia, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken did so for the USA. The agreement is yet to

Korcok and Nad Commemorated Diplomat Stefan Osusky in Washington

Korcok and Nad Commemorated Diplomat Stefan Osusky in Washington

Washington, February 3 (TASR) – Slovak Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korcok (a Freedom and Solidarity/SaS nominee) honoured the memory of prominent Slovak diplomat Stefan Osusky (1889-1973) in Washington on Wednesday (February 2), TASR has learnt from the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Korcok together with Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad laid flowers on

Caputova: Bolstering Defence on NATO Eastern Flank in Slovakia's Own Interest

Caputova: Bolstering Defence on NATO Eastern Flank in Slovakia's Own Interest

Bratislava, February 1 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova is convinced that bolstering the defence of Slovakia’s eastern border as well as the entire eastern flank of NATO with allied troops is in Slovakia’s own interest. Speaking on Tuesday with respect to the Ukrainian situation, Caputova called on the public