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President Signs Law on State Budget for Next Year

President Signs Law on State Budget for Next Year

Bratislava, 5 November (TASR) – President Peter Pellegrini signed the 2026 state budget law on Wednesday, with the public finance deficit expected to reach 4.1 percent of GDP next year, amounting to just under €6 billion - a decrease from this year's projected 5 percent of GDP. "

President Vetoes Gambling Act Amendment, Recommends Not to Approve It

President Vetoes Gambling Act Amendment, Recommends Not to Approve It

Bratislava, 3 November (TASR) - President Peter Pellegrini didn't sign the amendment to the Gambling Act on Monday and returned it to Parliament so that it can be debated again, recommending that MPs shouldn't adopt the bill as a whole. The head of state considers the

Government Office Criticizes Fico's Inclusion in 'Press Freedom Predators' List

Government Office Criticizes Fico's Inclusion in 'Press Freedom Predators' List

Bratislava, 31 October (TASR) - The Government Office on Friday strongly rejected the 'pseudo-ranking' of the Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which included Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) among the so-called 'press freedom predators', Government Office's press and information department told TASR on Friday, adding

Fico Wants to Initiate House Session on Funding Ukraine's Military Expenditures

Fico Wants to Initiate House Session on Funding Ukraine's Military Expenditures

Visnove, 29 October (TASR) - I won't sign any guarantee for financing Ukraine's military spending in 2026-2027, and Slovakia won't participate "even with one cent" in financing Ukraine's military spending, said Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) following the government meeting

Hajko: Slovakia's Rating Hasn't Fallen But Government Can't Find Comfort in This

Hajko: Slovakia's Rating Hasn't Fallen But Government Can't Find Comfort in This

Bratislava, 27 October (TASR) - If the government wants Slovakia to maintain its current rating while dealing with the adverse external economic environment, it must make maximum use of available external resources because there are hardly any internal ones, opposition MP Jozef Hajko (Christian Democrats/KDH) stated on Monday. Hajko

Fico Refuses Opposition Claims on Slovakia's Bad Condition, Refers to Rating

Fico Refuses Opposition Claims on Slovakia's Bad Condition, Refers to Rating

Premier Robert Fico has rejected opposition claims that Slovakia is in a bad condition, referring to Standard & Poor's rating that, according to him, confirms the government's responsible approach to public finances.

President: Peace and Addressing Contentious Issues via Diplomacy Our Priority

President: Peace and Addressing Contentious Issues via Diplomacy Our Priority

Bratislava, 23 October (TASR) - Living in peace, addressing contentious issues through diplomacy and restoring respect for international law is still our priority, stated President Peter Pellegrini on Thursday in his speech during the ceremonial part of the Commanders' Assembly of the Chief-of-General-Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces in