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Sasko Open to Further Talks, Convened Meeting with Hospital Directors

Sasko Open to Further Talks, Convened Meeting with Hospital Directors

Bratislava, October 29 (TASR) - I'm ready to continue the negotiations with the Doctors Trade Union (LOZ), Health Minister Kamil Sasko (Voice-SD) stated at a press conference on Tuesday, adding that together with the trade unionists he wants to develop a specific, measurable plan to improve the health-care

Parliament Inquorate Again, Afternoon Vote on Tuesday Didn't Take Place

Parliament Inquorate Again, Afternoon Vote on Tuesday Didn't Take Place

Bratislava, October 29 (TASR) - Parliament was once again inquorate during an attempt to hold a vote on Tuesday afternoon. Fewer than the required 76 lawmakers were present in the House during three attempts, and hence the debate on bills has continued without any voting. The next vote is set

LOZ: Hospital Doctors All Over Slovakia Start Filing Resignation Notices

LOZ: Hospital Doctors All Over Slovakia Start Filing Resignation Notices

Over 2,700 hospital doctors all over Slovakia started filing their resignation notices on Tuesday as sign of their dissatisfaction with the situation in the health-care sector.

President: Founding of Czechoslovakia Basis for Independent Slovakia

President: Founding of Czechoslovakia Basis for Independent Slovakia

Bratislava, October 28 (TASR) - The setting up of Czechoslovakia was the basis for the independent Slovak Republic, said President Peter Pellegrini to mark 106 years since the first Czechoslovak Republic was established. The head of state commemorated the anniversary at the Memorial to Czechoslovak Statehood in Bratislava on Monday.

Health Minister Sasko Can't Rule Out Doctors Quitting

Health Minister Sasko Can't Rule Out Doctors Quitting

Bratislava, October 25 (TASR) - I can't rule out the possibility that doctors will resign by the end of October, however, I'm ready to continue negotiating with them and I hope that they will reconsider their decision, Health Minister Kamil Sasko (Voice-SD) stated following the meeting

Compromise on Health Workers Found, President to Sign Consolidation Package

Compromise on Health Workers Found, President to Sign Consolidation Package

President Peter Pellegrini will sign the consolidation package later on Friday, as his condition regarding a compromising solution for health workers has been met.

SIS: Prime Minister Didn't Request Any Report, May Be in Conflict of Interest

SIS: Prime Minister Didn't Request Any Report, May Be in Conflict of Interest

Bratislava, October 16 (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) didn't order or request any report on the assassination attempt against him from the Slovak Intelligence Service (SIS), SIS director Pavol Gaspar told TASR on Wednesday, adding that the premier isn't provided with such information due