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Prime Minister Fico leaves for Moscow talks
SLOVAK Prime Minister Robert Fico has left for Moscow on June 1, with transit of Russian gas via Slovakia, crude oil supplies, spent nuclear fuel and the closure of the cyclotron case from the era of Vladimír Mečiar being among the official topics to be discussed.
Kiska: Slovakia will never recognise Crimea annexation
SLOVAKIA will never recognise the illegal annexation of Crimea, the country’s president Andrej Kiska said after meeting Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko during his official visit to Kiev on May 20.
Slovak trade not markedly hit by sanctions against Russia
SLOVAKIA was not significantly impacted by Russia-targeted sanctions last year as regards its economy, the Foreign and European Affairs Ministry wrote in a recent report on the achievements of the country’s economic diplomacy in 2014.
Fico will not participate in Ukraine WWII commemoration
PRIME Minister Robert Fico will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II only in the Polish city of Gdansk, the Slovak city of Liptovský Mikuláš and Moscow.
Slovak army wants more soldiers
SINCE the beginning of 2014 around 1,000 men and women joined Slovak army and another 400 should sign up in the coming months based on a government strategy that came in reaction to the conflict in Ukraine, according to a document obtained by the Sme daily.
Deputy PM: Slovakia will help Ukraine, but future in their hands
SLOVAKIA is ready to help Ukraine with reforms and supports its European orientation on its way to a political and economic association with the EU, Deputy Prime Minister for Investments Ľubomír Vážny said at a press conference in Kiev on April 28, the TASR newswire reported.
Putin's bikers' ride through Slovakia provokes concerns
THE NIGHT Wolves, a reportedly ultra-nationalist motorcycle club with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, are planning to make an appearance in Slovakia on their way to Berlin. Some Slovaks see this as a provocation and would like to see them barred from the country.
Russian Embassy asked for questions in advance
AT THE press conference held on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Russian Embassy in Slovakia answered only questions sent by journalists in advance.
Fico: Alternative gas supply routes needed
SLOVAK Prime Minister Robert Fico is concerned by Russian gas giant Gazprom’s statement about ending gas supply transit through Ukraine to Europe and also by certain consequences stemming from the Ukraine crisis, the TASR newswire reported on April 21.
Fico criticises Crimea annexation
SLOVAKIA is concerned about the tension in eastern Ukraine as it affects Europe and the whole world since annexation of Crimea a year ago constituted a breach of international law and has changed international relations, Prime Minister Robert Fico said at the conference assessing Slovakia’s foreign and European policies in 2014, the TASR newswire reported on April 14.
Communist supporters boo Kiska at WWII event
MOST of people, who attended commemoration of 6,845 men and women buried at the Slavín War Memorial on April 4, the day when Bratislava was liberated, came with civic association Chart 2015, which is close to the communist party.
Ruthenian autonomy issue gains geopolitical intrigue
At least one leader of the Ruthenian minority community in the Sub-Carpathian Region claims they seek more autonomy in Slovakia, but other community leaders disagree.
Slovakia will continuously monitor security for Ukraine
SLOVAKIA adopted a decision that it is necessary to introduce a new systemic measure securing that Slovakia will avoid any threats in association with the situation in Ukraine.
Ex-PM Dzurinda to advise Ukraine's Poroshenko on reforms
TWO-TIME Slovak prime minister Mikuláš Dzurinda is to become a foreign advisor to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
Ukrainian children relax in Slovakia, present painting to Speaker Pellegrini
CHILDREN from the war-torn Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine who have been accommodated at the parliament-owned facility Častá Papiernička for a recreational stay since March 22, gave an original painting as a gift to Speaker of Parliament Peter Pellegrini.
Žilina trade chamber demands end to sanctions against Russia
THE ŽILINA Regional Chamber of the Slovak Trade and Industry Chamber (ZRK SOPK) has expressed its disapproval with sanctions against Russia and wants them scrapped, said ZRK SOPK Director Ján Mišura, referring to a resolution approved by the delegates at an annual meeting, the TASR newswire reported on March 26.
Russia's Lavrov to talk Ukraine with Kiska
SLOVAK President Andrej Kiska is set to meet Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov when the latter visits Slovakia on April 4.
GLOBSEC will focus on Ukraine and Islamic State
THE SITUATION in Ukraine, the West’s reaction to Russia, the threat represented by the Islamic State and the possibility of terrorist attacks in Europe will be the main topics of the 10th annual security conference GLOBSEC in Bratislava set for June 19-21.
Slovakia to support more Ukrainian students
THE NUMBER of Ukrainian students studying at schools in Slovakia will increase as of the next academic year after the Slovak cabinet approved an increase in scholarships in mid March.
Slovak NGOs ask for re-evaluation of nuclear programme in Ukraine
UKRAINE is prolonging the lifespan of its 15 nuclear reactors from the Soviet era without a public environmental impact assessment (EIA) – thereby violating international law.
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