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Price of heating rose by 2 to 3 percent on average, minister says
The price of heating for Slovak households has risen by only 2 to 3 percent on average, according to Economy Minister Ľubomír Jahnátek.
Christian Democrats propose ‘thirteenth pension’
Opposition MPs of the Christian-Democratic Movement (KDH) have submitted to parliament a draft revision to the income tax law.
Ivan Gašparovič has enough signatures to run for president again
The petition committee of the civil initiative Our President has collected the required minimum of 15,000 signatures needed to endorse the candidacy of Ivan Gašparovič for next year's presidential elections.
HZDS: Paška's statement on Mečiar-Dzurinda alliance was ‘inappropriate’
The HZDS party on September 23 objected to a statement made by Speaker of Parliament Pavol Paška (Smer) that implied some coalition MPs and opposition MPs were in cahoots to block reform of the procedure for taking attendance in parliament.
Opposition walks out on Harabin
The MPs of the opposition SDKÚ, KDH and ethnic-Hungarian SMK parties walked out of parliament in protest on September 23 when Justice Minister Štefan Harabin was due to unveil his latest legislative proposals, the TASR newswire wrote.
KDS preparing another push to repeal amnesty for Mečiar’s associates
Conservative Democrats of Slovakia (KDS) MPs are preparing a proposal that would repeal the amnesty that Vladimír Mečiar granted to some of his associates while Acting President in 1998, the party announced on September 23.
Interior Ministry revises vetoed Road Act
The Interior Ministry has prepared a new Road Act after its first version was vetoed by President Ivan Gašparovič earlier this month, the ministry reported on September 23.
Parliament’s September plenary session ends
The following had been decided by the end of parliament’s September plenary session:
Ex-spy boss Lexa wins lawsuit against Slovakia
Ivan Lexa, former boss of the Slovak Information Service (SIS), the country’s intelligence agency, has won his lawsuit against Slovakia.
U.S. to decide by October whether Slovakia has met visa waiver conditions
The U.S. government is likely to decide by the end of October whether Slovakia has fulfilled all the necessary criteria for cancellation of the visa duty for its citizens.
Prime Minister addresses euro changeover conference
The Slovak government will continue pursuing an economic policy focused on strong economic growth, but will devote the same portion of attention to the social sphere, Prime Minister Fico told the Slovakia Euro Changeover Conference on September 22.
Education Minister believes that some universities will merge
Education Minister Ján Mikolaj (SNS) believes there will be fewer universities in Slovakia.
Cabinet to finalise appointments to the Price Council
Peter Mihók, president of the Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SOPK), will be appointed the head of the Price Council, which will serve as an advisory authority to the Slovak Cabinet on price stability over the coming months.
Ministry predicts natural gas consumption to rise steadily
Consumption of natural gas in Slovakia will gradually rise in the coming years, according to an Economy Ministry analysis.
Global impact may trigger price growth after euro adoption
Although businesses are adopting the Ethical Code that commits them to not raising prices after the euro adoption in Slovakia next year, it may happen that they will not be able to avert price rises, one expert says.
Petrol will be cheaper as of September 23, no change to price of diesel
Petrol prices at Slovak gas stations will fall by 50 hellers (€0.0166) per litre as of September 23. The average price of 95 octane petrol Natural will thus range below Sk39.40 (€1.308) per litre. According to Natankuj.sk, a drop in petrol prices on the Rotterdam exchange stands behind this development.
SPF head Šebek nominated for Environment Ministry State Secretary
The current head of the Slovak Land Fund (SPF) Miloslav Šebek will become Environment Ministry State Secretary as of September 24.
Control of party financing needs to change, says Fair Play Alliance
The Fair Play Alliance ethics watchdog has declared that audits of political parties financing needs a major reform.
Informant exposes police ties to underworld
MEMBERS of the police department stand accused of cooperating with the underworld and committing serious crimes themselves, General Prosecutor Dobroslav Trnka announced at a press conference on September 9.
Slovakia honours its patron saint
THE ROMAN Catholic Church commemorated the patron saint of Slovakia, Virgin Mary of Seven Sorrows on September 15. In Slovakia, this is one of the largest Roman Catholic holidays.
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