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Pellegrini Called on Coalition to Stop Matovic's Blackout Idea

Pellegrini Called on Coalition to Stop Matovic's Blackout Idea

Bratislava, April 1 (TASR) – Parliamentary Vice-chair and former prime minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) urged coalition partners to stop Prime Minister Igor Matovic’s (OLaNO) idea of Slovakia’s ‘blackout’, TASR learnt on Wednesday. According to Pellegrini, Matovic is attempting to play marketing games with these suggestions, also pointing out the

Coalition Partners Set up Mutual Help Fund for Lives Hit by Coronavirus

Coalition Partners Set up Mutual Help Fund for Lives Hit by Coronavirus

Bratislava, April 1 (TASR) – The coalition partners have agreed that they’ll set up a Mutual Assistance Fund that will be dedicated to individual people whose lives have been affected by novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) stated on Wednesday. Coalition MPs, ministers and other people cooperating with the

Coronavirus-Related Measures in Slovakia Appear to Be Effective

Coronavirus-Related Measures in Slovakia Appear to Be Effective

Bratislava, March 31 (TASR) – The measures taken to stop the spread of COVID-19 appear to be effective, Health Policy Institute (IZP) director Martin Smatana and Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) reported at the Government Office on Tuesday, adding that if Slovakia is able to continue observing them for a longer

Minister Krajci: Coronavirus Pandemic Peak Expected in 110 Days

Minister Krajci: Coronavirus Pandemic Peak Expected in 110 Days

Bratislava, March 30 (TASR) – The peak of the new coronavirus pandemic in Slovakia is expected in 110 days, with about 1,000 people needing lung ventilation at that time, and around 7,000 people being hospitalised with more severe symptoms of COVID-19, Health Minister Marek Krajci (OLaNO) stated at a

Public Procurement Office Head and Wife Have Coronavirus

Public Procurement Office Head and Wife Have Coronavirus

Bratislava, March 29 (TASR) – Public Procurement Office (UVO) chairman Miroslav Hlivak and his wife tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, TASR was told by UVO spokesperson Janka Zvoncekova on the same day. According to Zvoncekova, Hlivak has already reported this fact to the office’s staff, and he’ll remain

Slovak Government Drafts 'First-aid' Economic Package due to Coronavirus

Slovak Government Drafts 'First-aid' Economic Package due to Coronavirus

Bratislava, March 29 (TASR) – Slovakia’s Government has drafted a ‘first-aid’ package of economic measures worth €1.5 billion per month (1 percent of GDP for the same period) to help businesses, the self-employed and employees affected by the coronavirus lockdown, Prime Minister Igor Matovic announced on Sunday. The state

State Permits Reopening of Some Facilities, Strict Hygiene Must Be Observed

State Permits Reopening of Some Facilities, Strict Hygiene Must Be Observed

Bratislava, March 28 (TASR) – Some facilities that have been closed throughout Slovakia for almost two weeks in order to contain the spread of novel coronavirus will be reopened as of Monday, announced Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) after a meeting of the central crisis management team on Saturday. The permit