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SaS and OLaNO-NOVA Set up Opposition Council

SaS and OLaNO-NOVA Set up Opposition Council

Bratislava, May 27 (TASR) – The two strongest Opposition parties Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) and Ordinary People-NOVA (OLaNO-NOVA) signed a contract on the establishment of the Opposition Council at a press conference in Bratislava on Friday. The Council aims to boost the cooperation within the Opposition so that after the next

Prime Minister Fico: No Room for Islam in Slovakia

Prime Minister Fico: No Room for Islam in Slovakia

Bratislava, May 25 (TASR) – If someone says that Slovakia wants to be multicultural, they’re against the country in general, Prime Minister Robert Fico told TASR in an interview, confirming that Slovakia under his leadership will maintain its thumbs down on the migrant resettlement quotas. “Our stance is legitimate and

Fico: I Could Say SaS Has Too Much Cocaine On Their Hands

Fico: I Could Say SaS Has Too Much Cocaine On Their Hands

Bratislava, May 23 (TASR) – It’s unacceptable for the media to cover just any statement, even those obviously untrustworthy at first glance, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) said in an interview for TASR on Monday. Fico was referring to a statement made by Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) leader Richard Sulik,

SaS: Mihal Won't Run against Sulik for Party Leader Post

SaS: Mihal Won't Run against Sulik for Party Leader Post

Bratislava, May 20 (TASR) – Opposition Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party vice-chair Jozef Mihal has chosen not to run for the party leader post, announcing his decision at a press conference held jointly with SaS leader Richard Sulik on Friday. “I’m hereby making an official announcement that I will not

Beblavy: Opposition Is Submitting Trivial and Recycled Draft Laws

Beblavy: Opposition Is Submitting Trivial and Recycled Draft Laws

Bratislava, May 19 (TASR) – Opposition MPs are submitting trivial, recycled and incomplete bills to parliamentary sessions, Opposition MP Miroslav Beblavy (Independent) told a news conference on Thursday. Beblavy thinks that the Opposition should come up with fewer but more important and better elaborated laws. “It isn’t suitable for the

Fico Provides First Official Speech after Being Released from Hospital

Fico Provides First Official Speech after Being Released from Hospital

Bratislava, May 18 (TASR) – Talking more about good things and successful people – real celebrities working at municipalities – is one of my chief tasks in this electoral term, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Wednesday in his first official speech since being released from the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. Fico,

Late MP's Replacement Jan Mora Swears Oath in Parliament

Late MP's Replacement Jan Mora Swears Oath in Parliament

Bratislava, May 18 (TASR) – Replacement for deceased MP Ondrej Binder (Kotleba-People’s Party Our Slovakia/LSNS) Jan Mora swore an oath prescribed by the Constitution on Wednesday, thereby assuming his MP’s post. “I pledge, on my honour and conscience, my allegiance to the Slovak Republic. I will fulfil my