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Government Considers Issue of Benes Decrees Closed

Government Considers Issue of Benes Decrees Closed

Vysny Orlik, 26 November (TASR) - The government considers the issue of post-war documents concerning the settlement of relations after World War II in Slovakia (the so-called Benes Decrees) to be closed, and it rejects the idea of revising post-war documents concerning this topic and the politicisation of this issue.

Premier: Lajcak Did Nothing That Would Make Me Want to Dismiss Him

Premier: Lajcak Did Nothing That Would Make Me Want to Dismiss Him

Premier Robert Fico said following the government session in Vysny Orlik on Wednesday that he won't dismiss former foreign affairs minister Miroslav Lajcak from the council of advisors.

Government: New Central Authority to Replace Whistleblower Protection Office

Government: New Central Authority to Replace Whistleblower Protection Office

At its special session on Saturday, the government approved setting up the new Crime Victim and Whistleblower Protection Office that should take over the agenda of the compensation of crime victims from the Justice Ministry and replace the current Whistleblower Protection Office.

President: Slovakia Needs Shared Long-term Vision in Era of Polarisation

President: Slovakia Needs Shared Long-term Vision in Era of Polarisation

Bratislava, 21 November (TASR) – At a time of growing social polarisation, there's a need to discuss and seek a shared vision for Slovakia, President Peter Pellegrini declared at the Better Slovakia 2025 event on Friday. Pellegrini noted that the country needs a long-term strategy that goes beyond a

Coalition Divided on Issue of Shortening Parliamentary Terms by Referendum

Coalition Divided on Issue of Shortening Parliamentary Terms by Referendum

The coalition differs in its views on the possibility to shorten parliamentary terms by a referendum, with Education Minister Tomas Drucker opposing the change, while Tourism and Sport Minister Rudolf Huliak believes that the government should act according to the will of the people.

Opposition Rallies in Bratislava Call for End to Fico Government

Opposition Rallies in Bratislava Call for End to Fico Government

Bratislava, 17 November (TASR) – At a protest in the Bratislava Old Town Centre, the opposition parties Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), Freedom and Solidarity (SaS), Progressive Slovakia (PS) and the extra-parliamentary Democrats called for the end of the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD), aiming to defeat him in the

PM Fico Again Calls for Reform of Slovakia's Political System

PM Fico Again Calls for Reform of Slovakia's Political System

Nitra/Bratislava, 17 November (TASR) – Prime Minister and head of Smer-SD Robert Fico called on politicians on Monday to reform Slovakia's political system on the principle of free democratic elections. “We cannot have thirty-one parties running in elections. We cannot form a government based on broad coalitions that