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Police: Low Danube Water Levels Reveal Suspected WWII Ammunition

Police: Low Danube Water Levels Reveal Suspected WWII Ammunition

Falling water levels on the Danube River in the village of Virt, the district of Komarno (Nitra region), have revealed an unknown object believed to be WWII-era ammunition, Nitra Regional Police Directorate informed TASR on Sunday.

Kalinak: Defence Ministry Could Begin Gradually Moving into Its New Headquarters

Kalinak: Defence Ministry Could Begin Gradually Moving into Its New Headquarters

Bratislava, 16 July (TASR) - The Defence Ministry could begin gradually moving into its new headquarters in the renovated building of the former Hviezda dormitory in Bratislava known as the Kukurica ['the Corn on the Cob', due to its shape - ed.note] over the summer, Defence Minister

Pellegrini Discusses Defence and Energy with Turkish President Erdogan

Pellegrini Discusses Defence and Energy with Turkish President Erdogan

Ankara, 9 July (TASR-correspondent) - President Peter Pellegrini has discussed defence, the economy and energy with Turkish head of state Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a bilateral meeting in Ankara, TASR has learnt on the plane during his way home. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

Fico in Dunkirk: We Won't Obscure Historical Truth

Fico in Dunkirk: We Won't Obscure Historical Truth

Marking the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, Premier Robert Fico and the mayor of the French city of Dunkirk, Patrice Vergriete, on Saturday honoured the memory of members of Czechoslovak and Allied troops who served there during World War II.

Premier: Presov Hospital Construction Will Continue and Will Be Completed

Premier: Presov Hospital Construction Will Continue and Will Be Completed

Presov, 26 May (TASR) - The construction of the new hospital in Presov will continue and will be completed, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) stated on Tuesday after inspecting the construction site, adding that the hospital will be completed in August 2027 and could begin a trial run in March

Blanar: We Must Take on Greater Responsibility in NATO for Security in Europe

Blanar: We Must Take on Greater Responsibility in NATO for Security in Europe

Helsingborg, 22 May (TASR) - European countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) must take on greater responsibility for Europe's security, and we must work together to strengthen the defence industry, stated Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar (Smer-SD) on Friday following a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in

Pellegrini: Slovakia Has Become One of NATO's Leading Ammunition Producers

Pellegrini: Slovakia Has Become One of NATO's Leading Ammunition Producers

Bucharest, 13 May (TASR) - Through investments in the arms industry, Slovakia has become one of the leading ammunition producers within NATO, stated President Peter Pellegrini following a meeting of representatives of the Bucharest Nine (B9) countries, TASR learnt from its special correspondent in Bucharest on Wednesday. In Pellegrini'