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Fico: Opposition Out to Take Power by Taking Advantage of Murder

Fico: Opposition Out to Take Power by Taking Advantage of Murder

Bratislava, February 28 (TASR) – The deaths of two people have become a mere political tool for the Opposition to galvanise people to take to the streets and acquire power, as it’s unable to win power in a free democratic parliamentary election, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) told journalists on

Troskova and Jasan Step Down Until Murder of Journalist Investigated

Troskova and Jasan Step Down Until Murder of Journalist Investigated

Bratislava, February 28 (TASR) – Chichi state advisor Maria Troskova and Government Office crisis manager and state security head Viliam Jasan will step down from their posts until the murders of journalist Jan Kuciak and his girlfriend Martina Kusnirova are investigated, TASR learnt on Wednesday. Both Troskova and Jasan reject any

Madaric: I Can't Continue as Culture Minister after Journalist's Murder

Madaric: I Can't Continue as Culture Minister after Journalist's Murder

Bratislava, February 28 (TASR) – Culture Minister Marek Madaric (Smer-SD) on Wednesday announced his resignation in reaction to the murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée towards the end of last week. Stating that the murder “doesn’t allow” him to continue in the post of culture minister, Madaric

Smer-SD Ahead of SaS and OLaNO in February Poll

Smer-SD Ahead of SaS and OLaNO in February Poll

Bratislava, February 27 (TASR) – A general election if held in late February would have been won by the senior governing party Smer-SD on 24.7 percent of the votes (40 MPs), ahead of Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) on 16.2 percent (26 MPs) and OLaNO on 10.2 percent (17

Fico Asks Opposition and Media for Cooperation Regarding Kuciak Murder

Fico Asks Opposition and Media for Cooperation Regarding Kuciak Murder

Bratislava, February 27 (TASR) – The coalition, Opposition and media should stick together and do their utmost to have the murders of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kusnirova investigated as soon as possible, said Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD), adding that he rejects this “heinous crime” being invested

Opposition Launches Petition for Kalinak's and Gaspar's Resignation

Opposition Launches Petition for Kalinak's and Gaspar's Resignation

Bratislava, February 27 (TASR) – Representatives of Opposition parties OLaNO and Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) are launching a petition calling for Interior Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD) and Police Corps President Tibor Gaspar to resign, OLaNO leader Igor Matovic announced at a press conference on Tuesday. According to Matovic, both Kalinak and

Gov't Announces Million Reward for Identifying Kuciak's Murderer

Gov't Announces Million Reward for Identifying Kuciak's Murderer

Bratislava, February 26 (TASR) – The Slovak Government on Monday announced a reward of €1 million to be paid for information leading to the identification of the person(s) who murdered investigative journalist Jan Kuciak, 27, and his fiancée in Velka Maca (Trnava region). Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry will publish a