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President Caputova Marks 105th Anniversary of Setting Up of Czechoslovakia

President Caputova Marks 105th Anniversary of Setting Up of Czechoslovakia

Bratislava, October 27 (TASR) - The Czechoslovak Republic laid the foundations of the constitutional judiciary, introduced equal suffrage and suffrage for women, President Zuzana Caputova said on Friday, when commemorating the 105th anniversary of the setting up of Czechoslovakia that falls on Saturday, October 28. "At that time, it

Police Vice-president Posts to Be Scrapped as of November, New One Created

Police Vice-president Posts to Be Scrapped as of November, New One Created

Bratislava, October 27 (TASR) - Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok (Voice-SD) has decided that the posts of Police Corps vice-presidents will be scrapped as of November 1, TASR learnt from the Interior Ministry's press department on Friday. The two current vice-presidents will be moved to other posts. At

MPs Elect Parliamentary Chair and Vice-chairs at Inaugural Session

MPs Elect Parliamentary Chair and Vice-chairs at Inaugural Session

Bratislava, October 25 (TASR) - Voice-SD party leader Peter Pellegrini became the new chair of the Slovak Parliament on Wednesday. A total of 131 MPs voted for him in a secret ballot, while he needed at least 76 to be elected to the post. Pellegrini, who thereby became the second-highest

President: Government Should Show Interest in Representing All Citizens

President: Government Should Show Interest in Representing All Citizens

Bratislava, October 25 (TASR) - The new government should show that it is interested in representing all citizens, President Zuzana Caputova stated in an address following the appointment of Prime Minister Robert Fico's (Smer-SD) cabinet on Wednesday. The head of state considers it to be important that members

Premier: Gov't Will Pursue Sovereign Foreign Policy

Premier: Gov't Will Pursue Sovereign Foreign Policy

Bratislava, October 25 (TASR) - The newly appointed government will be constructive, will not avoid any challenges and will pursue a sovereign foreign policy, stated Robert Fico (Smer-SD) in his speech after being appointed as prime minister, adding that the sovereign Slovak voice will be heard from the government and

President Appoints New Government

President Appoints New Government

Bratislava, October 25 (TASR) - President Zuzana Caputova on Wednesday appointed Slovakia's new government, which will be headed by Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD). The governing coalition consists of Smer-SD, Voice-SD and the Slovak National Party (SNS). The list of the ministers for Smer includes Robert Kalinak (deputy prime

President Thanks Outgoing Gov't for Willingness to Go into Public Service

President Thanks Outgoing Gov't for Willingness to Go into Public Service

Bratislava, October 24 (TASR) - President Zuzana Caputova thanked members of the outgoing caretaker government for their determination, courage and willingness to go into public service as well as professionalism and contribution to the improvement of political culture and communication. The head of state received Prime Minister Ludovit Odor and