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Micovsky Leaving OLaNO Caucus to Operate as Independent MP

Micovsky Leaving OLaNO Caucus to Operate as Independent MP

Bratislava, January 10 (TASR) – OLaNO MP and ex-agriculture minister Jan Micovsky announced on Monday that he’s leaving the OLaNO caucus, criticising what has been taking place at the Agriculture Ministry and claiming that he’s been trying to draw the caucus’s attention to the problems, but to no

Premier Asks People to Be Responsible Even Though Some Measures Are to Be Lifted

Premier Asks People to Be Responsible Even Though Some Measures Are to Be Lifted

Bratislava, January 9 (TASR) – I’m asking people to remain responsible, even if some measures are going to be eased as of Monday (January 10), Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) posted on a social network on Sunday. “The easing of some measures means an improving situation, but not a win.

Kollar Wants Mikulec to Say How He Plans to Prevent Bullying of Children

Kollar Wants Mikulec to Say How He Plans to Prevent Bullying of Children

Bratislava, January 6 (TASR) – Parliamentary Chair Boris Kollar (We Are Family) stated on his Facebook account on Thursday that he’ll seek to invite Interior Minister Roman Mikulec (OLaNO) to the next session of the Coalition Council in response to a recently reported case of an 11-year-old girl who was

Heger Outlines His Priorities for 2022

Heger Outlines His Priorities for 2022

Bratislava, January 6 (TASR) – Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) stated on his Facebook account on Thursday that his priorities in 2022 will be fighting corruption and pushing through reforms, along with an effort to introduce more unity into the battle against the pandemic. “I consider it crucial to continue the

Fico: Slovak-US Agreement Disadvantageous, Violates Slovakia's Sovereignty

Fico: Slovak-US Agreement Disadvantageous, Violates Slovakia's Sovereignty

Presov, January 5 (TASR) – The draft Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Slovakia and the USA is disadvantageous for Slovakia and violates the country’s sovereignty, opposition Smer-SD party leader Robert Fico told a news conference in Presov on Wednesday, adding that he’s not questioning Slovakia’s commitments in NATO.

Agriculture Ministry Secretary Kysel Resigns Amidst Corruption Allegations

Agriculture Ministry Secretary Kysel Resigns Amidst Corruption Allegations

Bratislava, January 4 (TASR) – Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry’s State Secretary Milan Kysel tendered his resignation on Tuesday in response to the “media lynching” he believes he had been subjected to in past days, TASR learnt from the ministry press department on Tuesday. Minister Samuel Vlcan (OLaNO nominee) thanked

President Caputova Calls for Cohesion in Society in Her New Year's Speech

President Caputova Calls for Cohesion in Society in Her New Year's Speech

Bratislava, January 1 (TASR) – We can only face the greatest modern health threat as a community, Slovak President Zuzana Caputova stated in her New Year’s speech on Saturday afternoon, adding that this requires a contribution of every one of us. Caputova called for cohesion, humanity and the cultivation of