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Slovak Military Marks Independence Day by Firing 21 Volleys

Slovak Military Marks Independence Day by Firing 21 Volleys

Bratislava, January 1 (TASR) - Soldiers of the Armed Forces fired on Wednesday 21 artillery volleys from the Danube embankment in Bratislava on New Year's Day to mark the 32nd anniversary of the Slovak Republic and independent Slovak Armed Forces. The act was carried out by the artillerymen

Kalinak: We'll Buy Blackhawk Helicopters and Negotiate Specifications

Kalinak: We'll Buy Blackhawk Helicopters and Negotiate Specifications

Bratislava, December 17 (TASR) - The Defence Ministry wants to purchase 12 modernised Blackhawk helicopters in preference to the same number of Viper helicopters, Defence Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD) told a press conference on Tuesday at which he assessed the year 2024. Some time ago, the ministry received an offer

Pellegrini Meets with Latvian President in Riga, They Also Discuss Ukraine

Pellegrini Meets with Latvian President in Riga, They Also Discuss Ukraine

Riga, December 4 (TASR-correspondent) - President Peter Pellegrini and his Latvian counterpart Edgars Rinkevics discussed defence, the war in Ukraine and energy at a meeting in Riga on Wednesday, TASR learnt at their joint press conference at Riga Castle on Wednesday. The Slovak head of state said that he was

Armoured Train in Zvolen Documents Railway Workers' Role in Uprising

Armoured Train in Zvolen Documents Railway Workers' Role in Uprising

A national cultural monument, an armoured train in the park below Zvolen Castle, documents the role of railway workers in the Slovak National Uprising (SNP), Lubica Milanova of the Zvolen municipal office has told TASR.

SNP80: Caplovic: SNP Means a Lot for Modern Statehood and Democracy

SNP80: Caplovic: SNP Means a Lot for Modern Statehood and Democracy

Bratislava, August 13 (TASR) - The Slovak National Uprising (SNP) means a lot for the modern Slovak statehood and democracy, because Slovakia joined the side of the victorious powers with this armed uprising, Military History Institute (VHU) director Miloslav Caplovic said on TASR TV on the occasion of the upcoming

SNP80: Monument in Vrchtepla Dedicated to Partisans who Fell Near Village

SNP80: Monument in Vrchtepla Dedicated to Partisans who Fell Near Village

The Slovak National Uprising (SNP) Monument above the village of Vrchtepla in the district of Povazska Bystrica is dedicated to the memory of those who fell in guerilla warfare near the village in February and March 1945, Povazska Bystrica local historian Milan Belas has told TASR.

SNP80: Partisans Shot Dead at Kezmarok Castle Commemorated by Monument

SNP80: Partisans Shot Dead at Kezmarok Castle Commemorated by Monument

Some partisans during WWII were shot dead at Kezmarok Castle, and some of them are commemorated by a monument in the castle courtyard, said Kezmarok museum historian Vladimir Julian Sevc.