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PM: Coalition at Final Stage of Debate on Consolidation, Defence Not Problem

PM: Coalition at Final Stage of Debate on Consolidation, Defence Not Problem

The governing coalition is currently at the final stage of the debate on the consolidation of public finances for next year, and with most of the measures already agreed, the discussion now concerns the extent to which the state should participate in the consolidation, said Premier Robert Fico.

Ministry to Issue Authorisation for Temporary Operation to Ambulances

Ministry to Issue Authorisation for Temporary Operation to Ambulances

Bratislava, 25 August (TASR) - The Health Ministry will provide the operators of four emergency medical stations, whose licences are expiring at the end of August, with commissioning to operate them on a temporary basis, Health Minister Kamil Sasko (Voice-SD) stated on Monday. The ministry wants to address the situation

Kotlar Rules Out Stepping Down as Government Proxy for Now

Kotlar Rules Out Stepping Down as Government Proxy for Now

Bratislava, 25 August (TASR) - Government Proxy for Investigating the Management of the COVID-19 Pandemic Peter Kotlar ruled out stepping down from his post for now, he told a press conference on Monday, adding that he does not consider the Slovak Academy of Sciences' (SAV) analysis of mRNA COVID-19

DNA Levels in COVID-19 Vaccines Far Below Maximum Approved, Says SAV

DNA Levels in COVID-19 Vaccines Far Below Maximum Approved, Says SAV

Bratislava, 21 August (TASR) – An analysis of the composition of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines has clearly shown that these vaccines contain only trace amounts of DNA molecules, far below the maximum level set, TASR learnt from the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) on Thursday. Statements and publications claiming high levels of

Rasi: Slovakia Must Actively Participate in Shaping Security Architecture

Rasi: Slovakia Must Actively Participate in Shaping Security Architecture

Slovakia must take an active part in shaping the emerging security architecture in Europe and the world, said House Chair Richard Rasi on Thursday during a commemorative event held in remembrance of the victims of the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia.

Poll: PS Would Have Won Election in August, Followed by Smer-SD and Voice-SD

Poll: PS Would Have Won Election in August, Followed by Smer-SD and Voice-SD

Bratislava, 20 August (TASR) - If parliamentary election had been held in August, Progressive Slovakia (PS) would have won on 22.1 percent of votes, followed by Smer-SD on 18.2 percent and Voice-SD on 11.3 percent, according to a poll conducted by AKO agency on behalf of TV

Sasko: Ambulance Service Tender Was Cancelled in Lawful Manner

Sasko: Ambulance Service Tender Was Cancelled in Lawful Manner

Bratislava, 13 August (TASR) - The ambulance service tender was scrapped in a lawful manner, Health Minister Kamil Sasko (Voice-SD) stated at a press conference on Wednesday, assuring that the expiring licences for the operation of emergency medical service stations can be extended. At the coalition council meeting on Thursday