President makes a wish, prime minister gives gifts

Lifting the coronavirus measures is not a birthday party.

President Čaputová speaking in the parliamentPresident Čaputová speaking in the parliament (Source: Sme/Jozef Jakubčo)

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President Zuzana Čaputová said she wishes for the country not to return to pre-corona times. Reopening the borders returns the feeling of normalcy mainly to cross-border regions. Former GP appears in front of the disciplinary senate and denies his recording.

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