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President: Slovak Expert Should Help in Investigation into Chovanec's Death

President: Slovak Expert Should Help in Investigation into Chovanec's Death

Bratislava, September 10 (TASR) – The presence of a Slovak expert in the investigation into the tragic death of Slovak national Jozef Chovanec in Belgium in 2018 may help better clarify the circumstances of the case and bring more confidence in the entire investigation process, I’ll therefore ask Belgium to

Matovic: Borders between Slovakia, Czech Republic and Austria Remain Open

Matovic: Borders between Slovakia, Czech Republic and Austria Remain Open

Vienna, September 9 (TASR) – Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) assured at a press conference on Wednesday following the meeting of prime ministers of the so-called Slavkov format (Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria) in Vienna that the borders between Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria remain open for the time

Slovak MEPs Send Letter to EP Chief Sassoli over Chovanec Case

Slovak MEPs Send Letter to EP Chief Sassoli over Chovanec Case

Brussels, September 7 (TASR-correspondent) – The European Parliament (EP) must take all necessary steps to ensure that the death of Slovak national Jozef Chovanec is not left unanswered by this institution, which represents the voice of all citizens of the European Union – this is the main message of a letter sent

Krajci Doesn't Rule Out Closure of Borders with Ukraine

Krajci Doesn't Rule Out Closure of Borders with Ukraine

Bratislava, September 4 (TASR) – The list of red countries is not changing at the moment, but the closure of the border with Ukraine is being considered with regard to the epidemiological situation in that country, as well as in eastern Slovakia, Health Minister Marek Krajci (OLaNO) said following the meeting

Korcok Summoned Belgian Ambassador Over Death of Slovak National

Korcok Summoned Belgian Ambassador Over Death of Slovak National

Bratislava, September 3 (TASR) – Chief of Slovak diplomacy Ivan Korcok (SaS nominee) summoned Vienna-based Belgian Ambassador to Slovakia Ghislain D’Hoop on Thursday over the death of Slovak national Jozef Chovanec at the hands of Belgian police, TASR learnt on the same day. Acting on the parliamentary declaration, Korcok asked

Parliament Passes Resolution Expressing Regret over Chovanec's Death

Parliament Passes Resolution Expressing Regret over Chovanec's Death

Bratislava, September 2 (TASR) – The Slovak Parliament has expressed regret and concern over the death of Slovak national Jozef Chovanec in Belgium at Brussels South Charleroi Airport in February 2018, condemning the inappropriate action taken by the Belgian authorities, obliging the Slovak Government to require a proper investigation of the

Caputova: Slovakia Stands by Czech Republic in Face of China's Threats

Caputova: Slovakia Stands by Czech Republic in Face of China's Threats

Bratislava, September 1 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova voiced support to the Czech Republic in the face of China’s threats following the ongoing visit by Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil to Taiwan. “Slovakia stands by the Czech Republic. EU-China relations are based on dialogue and mutual respect. Threats directed at