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Voice-SD Calls on Government to Cut VAT on Food and Gastronomy Sector

Voice-SD Calls on Government to Cut VAT on Food and Gastronomy Sector

Kosice, January 28 (TASR) – The extra-parliamentary Voice-SD party is once again calling on the Government to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on food and the gastronomy sector, otherwise it will face a threat of an inflationary spiral and further rapid growth in prices. “If the Government fails to adopt crucial

Opposition Protests against Government, Wants Early Election

Opposition Protests against Government, Wants Early Election

Bratislava, January 26 (TASR) – People gathered in front of the Presidential Palace on Wednesday evening to protest against the Government, the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the USA, mandatory vaccinations or rising food and energy prices, TASR learnt on the same day. Representatives of several opposition parties spoke of an

Premier Heger: I Consider It Important to Solve Roma Issue

Premier Heger: I Consider It Important to Solve Roma Issue

Fricovce, January 21 (TASR) – I consider it to be important to solve the Roma issue, Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) said on Friday, adding that a large investment debt has arisen in this area. The premier’s working trip to eastern Slovakia focused on the development of marginalised Roma groups.

President Supports Slovak-US DCA, Doesn't See Any Conflict with Constitution

President Supports Slovak-US DCA, Doesn't See Any Conflict with Constitution

Bratislava, January 20 (TASR) – Slovak President Zuzana Caputova supports the conclusion of the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the USA, TASR learnt on Thursday. However, part of the authorisation to sign, which she’ll give to a member of the Government within the process of its adoption, will be an

Police Charge OLaNO MP and Kunerad Mayor Kavecka with Tender Machinations

Police Charge OLaNO MP and Kunerad Mayor Kavecka with Tender Machinations

Zilina, January 20 (TASR) – An investigator of Zilina police has pressed charges of tender machinations against OLaNO MP and Kunerad mayor Monika Kavecka, Zilina region prosecutor’s office spokesman Martin Kokles confirmed to TASR on Thursday. The story was broken first by news-only television channel TA3. According to the channel,

Foreign Affairs Ministry Rejects Speculation on Training of Ukrainian Insurgents

Foreign Affairs Ministry Rejects Speculation on Training of Ukrainian Insurgents

Bratislava, January 18 (TASR) – The Foreign Affairs Ministry on Tuesday rejected speculation published by the New York Times regarding the possible training of Ukrainian insurgents in Slovakia, after Smer-SD party leader Robert Fico focused on such claims. “At the same time, we’re calling on politicians and conspirators in Slovakia

MP Svrcek Proposes to Amend in Constitution Options for Snap Election

MP Svrcek Proposes to Amend in Constitution Options for Snap Election

Bratislava, January 14 (TASR) – MP Milos Svrcek (We Are Family) submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Constitution so that it is possible to shorten the electoral term of Parliament via a constitutional law as well as a referendum, TASR learnt on Friday. Among other things, he proposes that