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UK institutions in Slovakia
British Embassy
The Slovak community in Ireland
The size of the Slovak community in Ireland is estimated to be 30,000.
Quote of the week
"He did not start in the most fortunate way; they have had enough time for the training."
Irish institutions in Slovakia
Embassy of Ireland
Fico unveils saints' statue in Kom
THE LAST unveiling ceremony attended by Robert Fico as prime minister took place in Komárno on July 4, where he unveiled a statue of Ss Cyril and Methodius on the eve of the Slovak national holiday commemorating the two saints, the SITA newswire reported.
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Political system: constitutional monarchy
Debate rages over state budget deficit
THE REAL condition of Slovakia’s state coffers might seem to be only a question of perspective if Slovaks are to judge based only on the statements by Robert Fico’s outgoing Finance Minister, Ján Počiatek, or his successor Ivan Mikloš.
Art Film Fest breaks records, again
MORE than 38,000 visitors, 400 international guests and 175 journalists: these are the outstanding figures that marked the 18th – and so far most successful – edition of Slovakia’s second largest film event, Art Film Fest, held in Trenčín and Trenčianske Teplice between June 18 and 26.
Justice delayed is denied
NO ONE disputes the importance of a well-functioning judiciary. It’s a crucial part of the fabric of any democracy. Judicial questions, although sometimes technical and remote, affect everyday life. A good judicial system reaffirms the citizen’s confidence in the state. A bad one leaves him or her disillusioned and cynical.
MPs take oath of office in new Slovak Parliament
The MPs who will represent Slovak citizens in Slovakia's fifth parliamentary electoral term were sworn in on Thursday, July 8 in accordance with the country’s constitution, the TASR newswire wrote. Departing Speaker of Parliament Pavol Paška (Smer) was the first to take his oath before Deputy Speaker of Parliament Miroslav Číž (Smer). He was followed by his colleagues from the strongest parliamentary party Smer, then by MPs from Slovak Democratic and Christian Union (SDKÚ), Freedom and Solidarity (SaS), the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), Most-Híd and the Slovak National Party(SNS). Apart from election of a new parliamentary speaker, to be SaS chair Richard Sulík, the newly sworn-in MPs will elect four deputy speakers: Milan Hort (SDKÚ), Pavol Hrušovský (KDH) and Béla Bugár (Most-Híd). The fourth Deputy Speaker's post belongs to Smer and it will be taken by departing Prime Minister Robert Fico, who will need the support of the coalition to be elected by at least 76 votes. Also to be decided are the chairs, vice-chairs and composition of the parliamentary committees. The coalition of four centre-right parties (SDKÚ, SaS, KDH and Most-Híd) agreed that its nominees will preside over ten committees, while the opposition will control nine. The governing parties will have a majority in all 19 committees, however.
Richard Sulík is elected new Speaker of Parliament
Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) leader Richard Sulík became the new Speaker of Parliament in a repeated secret ballot on Thursday, July 8, replacing Pavol Paška (Smer) in the post, the TASR newswire reported. In the second vote, 80 out of the 149 MPs present cast their votes in favour of Sulík. At least 76 votes are needed for a candidate to acquire the post. After the vote, Paška immediately handed the reins to Sulík. The support of 80 lawmakers means that Sulík gained at least one vote from an opposition party. The SaS chairman became the 21st parliamentary chairman in Slovak history since 1848, and the fifth in the country's modern 18-year history.
President accepts resignation of Fico's cabinet, appoints Radičová new PM
Slovak President Ivan Gašparovič accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Robert Fico's government on Thursday, July 8 and an hour later appointed Iveta Radičová the new prime minister, the TASR newswire wrote. The entire new cabinet – minus an expected environment minister appointment which will take place once the ministry is re-established – is expected to be appointed on Friday.
Dispute erupts in parliament between SNS vice-chair Belousovová and MP Dostál
A statement by Ondrej Dostál, a parliamentary deputy for the Most-Híd party, generated the first controversy on the floor of the newly established Slovak Parliament, the SITA newswire reported.
Kaliňák still convinced Hedviga Malinová’s case was made up
The departing Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák (Smer) has said he is still convinced that the alleged attack on Hedviga Malinová is a fiction. He made the comments after the final government session held on July 7.
Industrial output rose by almost a third in May
Industrial output in Slovakia increased 31 percent year-on-year in May, according to data from the Slovak Statistics Office. It represents the strongest growth this year.
100 Roma children from Jarovnice attend summer workshop
One hundred children from Jarovnice, the largest Roma settlement in Slovakia, are participating in a four-day workshop which began on Tuesday, July 6, at the Canyon Hotel in Lipovce.
Korean employee killed in industrial accident
A fatal accident involving a Korean employee occurred on Wednesday, July 7, at the Slovak unit of South Korean firm Mobis – a direct supplier to Kia – in Teplička nad Váhom, a labour inspector at the nearby regional capital Žilina said later the same day.
New Slovak parliament’s opening session begins today
The opening session of Slovakia’s new parliament will begin today, July 8, with the newly-elected parliamentary deputies taking the oath of office. The deputy’s oath will be also taken by eleven substitutes for members of Robert Fico's outgoing Cabinet – ten for Smer nominees and one for Education Minister Ján Mikolaj of the Slovak National Party (SNS).
Počiatek: €300m fund available to help meet 5.5-percent deficit target
Maintaining the originally planned 5.5-percent public-finance deficit is still a realistic plan for this year, even though the Finance Ministry's latest prognosis speaks about 6.98 percent, said outgoing Finance Minister Ján Počiatek (a Smer nominee) on July 7. He stated that the next government will be able to use a reserve fund worth €300 million, cuts in expenditures, and EU funds as tools to achieve this.
Flight passenger in bungled explosives exercise to get compensation
The Interior Ministry has agreed on financial compensation for Štefan Gonda, a man from Poprad (Prešov Region) who unwittingly flew to Dublin in January with explosives that had been put in his luggage by police during a training exercise, outgoing Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák said on Wednesday, July 7, the TASR newswire reported.
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