Election24: Polling Stations Open, Slovaks Electing President in Second Round
Slovaks are electing a new president in the run-off round on Saturday, with the polling stations being open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Domestic Policies
Premier: I'm against Increasing VAT, We Must Find Other Ways to Consolidate
Bratislava, March 5 (TASR) - The government must find other ways to consolidate public finances than increasing value-added tax (VAT), Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) told a press conference on Friday following his meeting with Labour, Social Affairs and the Family Minister Erik Tomas (Voice-SD).
The opposition Freedom and Solidarity
Premier: Slovakia Needs More Probation and Mediation Officers
Slovakia needs more probation and mediation officers who will supervise the conduct of alternative sentences for convicted people, stated Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD) following an inspection day at the Justice Ministry on Thursday.
President: To Vote Means Participate in Shaping of Slovakia's Future
Bratislava, April 3 (TASR) - Casting a vote in the presidential election means taking part in the shaping of Slovakia's future, whereas not voting means letting others decide its fate, President Zuzana Caputova declared in her special address to the nation on RTVS public broadcaster before Saturday'
Coalition Partners Express Support for Pellegrini in Presidential Election
The coalition partners have expressed their support for Peter Pellegrini in the presidential election, Smer-SD leader Robert Fico and Slovak National Party (SNS) leader Andrej Danko told a joint news conference on Wednesday.
KDH Founders Call on People Not to Support Korcok, Criticising Party's Attitude
Bratislava, April 3 (TASR) - The founders of the Christian Democrats (KDH) have said in a joint statement that they are calling on people not to support the election of Ivan Korcok as Slovak president, while criticising the current party leaders for cooperating with "progressives" and not putting
Pellegrini Not Afraid about Stability of Voice-SD Caucus and Coalition If Elected
Bratislava, April 2 (TASR) - Presidential candidate and Voice-SD party chair Peter Pellegrini isn't worried about the stability of his party's parliamentary caucus if he is elected head of state, TASR learnt from Pellegrini's statement posted on a social network on Tuesday.
The Voice-SD