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SaS Not to Support Government Manifesto

SaS Not to Support Government Manifesto

Bratislava, April 13 (TASR) – Opposition Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party in its initial criticism of the Government Manifesto said the proof will be in the pudding – that the main pitfall of the Manifesto will lie in its implementation. “Based on previous experiences, we have to declare that political parties have

Coalition Agreement for 2016-20 Released

Coalition Agreement for 2016-20 Released

Bratislava, April 13 (TASR) – After some recalcitrance, the governing coalition (Smer-SD, SNS, Most-Hid and Siet/Network) on Wednesday released the coalition agreement for 2016-20 signed back on March 23. The preamble states that the four parties have agreed on setting up a Government with the aim of securing stability and

Fico: Government Manifesto Has Four Main Priorities

Fico: Government Manifesto Has Four Main Priorities

Bratislava, April 13 (TASR) – The Manifesto approved by Government on Wednesday puts accent on four broad priorities, including the fight against unemployment, regional disparities and corruption, and introduction of policies ushering in a functioning state, Premier Robert Fico told a press conference later in the day. Fico at the same

Government to Adopt Its Manifesto on Wednesday

Government to Adopt Its Manifesto on Wednesday

Bratislava, April 13 (TASR) – The new Cabinet should adopt the Government Manifesto at its session on Wednesday. At its first meeting on March 30 the Government obliged Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) to submit the Manifesto by April 13. The definitive wording should be published later on the same day.

Gaspar: LSNS Patrols on Trains Must Abide By Law

Gaspar: LSNS Patrols on Trains Must Abide By Law

Bratislava, April 12 (TASR) – If either MPs or members of the far-right People’s Party Our Slovakia (LSNS) want to prevent a crime from happening, they can take action as any other Slovak citizen without being held criminally liable, Police President Tibor Gaspar said at a press conference on Tuesday.

Kiska: Modernisation of Military Shouldn't Hinge on Political Mood

Kiska: Modernisation of Military Shouldn't Hinge on Political Mood

Bratislava, April 12 (TASR) – Slovakia’s plans regarding defence and the modernisation of the military should be systemic, transparent, comprehensible and not subject to change according to political climate of the day, President Andrej Kiska said after his meeting with Defence Minister Peter Gajdos (SNS nominee) on Tuesday. Kiska believes

UDZS Board Members Demand Apology from Beblavy over Blacklisting

UDZS Board Members Demand Apology from Beblavy over Blacklisting

Bratislava, April 11 (TASR) – Members of the Administrative and Supervisory Boards of the Health Supervision Office (UDZS) don’t like the fact that Independent MP Miroslav Beblavy put them on his black list of names allegedly involved in a number of scandals and demand an apology, TASR learnt on Monday.