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Bratislava Declaration Adopted at Summit of Pact of Free Cities

Bratislava Declaration Adopted at Summit of Pact of Free Cities

The Bratislava Declaration, naming current threats to democracy such as populism, disinformation and public distrust in institutions, was adopted at the summit of the Pact of Free Cities in Bratislava on Monday.

Sutaj Estok: NAKA Dealing with 153 Motions Related to Approval of Crime or Hate

Sutaj Estok: NAKA Dealing with 153 Motions Related to Approval of Crime or Hate

Since last week's assassination attempt on Premier Robert Fico, the National Crime Agency has registered 153 instances of information or motions related to approval of the attempt or hate speech, Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok announced at a news conference on Friday.

State of Emergency to Be Declared due to Presence of Brown Bears

State of Emergency to Be Declared due to Presence of Brown Bears

Bratislava, May 21 ((TASR) - The House approved on Tuesday an amendment to the law on nature protection, addressing the situation regarding excessive populations of bears. Parliament decided via fast-track legislative proceedings. In line with the draft amendment, a state of emergency can be declared in connection with the presence

Parliament Okays Resolution Condemning Attack on Premier

Parliament Okays Resolution Condemning Attack on Premier

Bratislava, May 21 (TASR) - Parliament on Tuesday approved a coalition-sponsored resolution condemning last week's assassination attempt on Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD) and calling on people not to spread hatred. According to the resolution, people mustn't become targets of hatred because of their political opinions. "

Caputova Meets Kalinak and Offers to Visit Fico in Hospital

Caputova Meets Kalinak and Offers to Visit Fico in Hospital

Bratislava, May 20 (TASR) - President Zuzana Caputova on Monday met Vice-premier and Defence Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD), who informed her about the condition of critically injured Premier Robert Fico, she herself reported on Facebook on the same day. Caputova claimed that she was told Fico's condition is

Meeting of Heads of Parliamentary Parties at Presidential Palace Cancelled

Meeting of Heads of Parliamentary Parties at Presidential Palace Cancelled

Bratislava, May 20 (TASR) - The planned meeting of the heads of the parliamentary parties, President Zuzana Caputova and president-elect Peter Pellegrini at the Presidential Palace, slated for Tuesday, won't take place, the president's spokesman Martin Strizinec has reported, adding that the President's Office

Premier Fico Out of Life-threatening Danger, But His Condition Still Serious

Premier Fico Out of Life-threatening Danger, But His Condition Still Serious

Banska Bystrica, May 19 (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) is currently out of danger to his life but his condition remains serious, deputy director of the Roosevelt Hospital in Banska Bystrica Milan Urbani and Vice-Premier and Defence Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD) stated on Sunday. "Based on the