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Fico Slams Emerging Coalition for Its Treatment of New Opposition

Bratislava, June 29 (TASR) - The emerging governing coalition has been striving to criminalise soon-to-be opposition politicians who served their term in the Cabinet in the expiring term, departing Prime Minister Robert Fico said following a meeting of the chairs of parliamentary parties with Parliamentary Chairman Pavol Paska on Tuesday. "By way of proof I would point… read more

Emerging Coalition to Have Ten Parliamentary Committees, Opposition Nine

Bratislava, June 29 (TASR) - The structure of the parliamentary committees in the new electoral term won't be different from that in the old one, but the overall number of vice-chairs will be cut by three, SDKU-DS chairman Mikulas Dzurinda told journalists on Tuesday after a meeting between outgoing Parliamentary Chairman Pavol Paska and the chairmen of all parliamentary parties.… read more

President to Call SaS-initiated Referendum by July 9

Bratislava, June 29 (TASR) - President Ivan Gasparovic will call a referendum as initiated by the Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party within 30 days after receiving the respective petition sheets, that is, by July 9, the press department of the President's Office told TASR on Tuesday. The 30,053 sheets with 401,126 signatures were handed in on June 9 and examined by June… read more

Coalition Parties Reach Agreement on Divvying Up Ministries

Bratislava, June 28 (TASR) - The four centre-right parties have reached an agreement on divvying up ministries, premier designate Iveta Radicova (SDKU-DS) told journalists after the coalition's session on Monday. SDKU-DS is to receive the most ministries, including the finance, education, foreign affairs and justice ministries and, most importantly, the premier's post.… read more

Slovak Gastronomic Days Event Opens at Shanghai Expo 2010

Bratislava, June 28 (TASR) - A three-day event called Slovak Gastronomic Days, designed to present the nation's culinary prowess, was opened on Monday at the country's pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. Visitors will be encouraged to sample meals that will be prepared by Slovak chefs at the local Howard Johnson hotel. EXPO Shanghai 2010 kicked off on May… read more

Figel: Another Step Towards Goal, I Believe Path Is Right One

Bratislava, June 28 (TASR) - The current coalition talks give hope for a new government, said Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) chairman Jan Figel after a KDH presidium session on Monday. "Some of the issues have been resolved already and we go on. Today (Monday), another step is on the way and I believe that it's the right way, not a bad one," he said. Figel expects… read more

Sulik: No Reason to Give In, Our Coalition Demands Are Appropriate

Bratislava, June 28 (TASR) - Head of the Freedom and Solidarity party (SaS) Richard Sulik said on Monday that it would be much more suitable if the post of economy minister were allocated to his party rather than to the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), which is also interested in the post. "We're a party that is focusing on this area and has the necessary expertise… read more

New Amusement Park to Increase Number of Visitors in Bojnice

Bratislava, June 26 (TASR) - A new amusement park construction is set to take place in Bojnice (Trencin region) in 2011, with Kastor company as the project developer. "This entertainment, relaxation and educational complex is estimated to enhance the number of tourist visits to Bojnice already in 2013, a date by which we plan to open the premises to the public," said… read more

Cools: No Problem to Manage EU Presidency with Caretaker Government

Bratislava, June 27 (TASR) - The European Union is getting used to the new rules set by the Lisbon Treaty and is snapping out of the global economic crisis with a recently-signed strategy for upcoming 10 years Europe 2020 on the table. Spain on July 1 is handing over the rotating EU presidency to Belgium, which is an experienced player, but is facing the process of forming… read more

HZDS Planing on Parliamentary Comeback As Modern Party

Detva, June 26 (TASR) - LS-HZDS has to gear up for a transformation into a non-parliamentary party. However, it wants to return back to Parliament in the next election, which might be held sooner than in four years, LS-HZDS Jozef Habanik said after the party's executive session in Detva (Banska Bystrica region) on Saturday, alluding to a possibility of early election due to… read more

SaS to File Criminal Complaint Over Offer to Destabilise Coalition

Bratislava, June 25 (TASR) - Representatives of the Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party made a decision to file a criminal complaint on Monday (June 28) linked to a multi-million bribe allegedly offered to future SaS MP Igor Matovic in an attempt to destabilise the emerging coalition, SaS spokesperson Tatiana Tothova told TASR on Friday. Matovic himself said earlier in… read more

Slovak Gays and Lesbians Disappointed With Coalition\'s Programme

Bratislava, June 25 (TASR) - Organisers of the first ever 'Rainbow PRIDE Bratislava 2010' gay and lesbian parade in Slovakia said on Friday that they are disappointed at how quickly the emerging coalition has swept the issue of equal rights for gays and lesbians off the table. "On May 22, we filled the whole of Hviezdoslavovo Square [in Bratislava], with even MPs standing… read more

Meseznikov: Government Talks in 1998 and 2002 Were More Dramatic

Bratislava, June 25 (TASR) - As far as the allocation of ministerial posts is concerned, it will be interesting to look at the interaction of the two wings of the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), political analyst Michal Horsky told TASR on Friday. "There is a generation of younger politicians led by Mr. Daniel Lipsic and the older ones, who are represented by Pavol… read more

Matovic: We Were Offered Millions of Euros to Let Coalition Down

Bratislava, June 24 (TASR) - Future MP of Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) Igor Matovic told the internet news-server aktualne.sk on Thursday that he was offered "a huge amount of money" to destabilise the emerging new coalition in order to trigger an early parliamentary election. In order to pass the new government's Manifesto, at least 76 parliamentary votes are needed.… read more

Radicova: Almost All Government Posts Already Divided

Bratislava, June 24 (TASR) - Almost all future government posts have been already distributed among the centre-right parties SDKU-DS, the Freedom and Solidarity party (SaS), Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) and Most-Hid, according to SDKU-DS election leader Iveta Radicova, commenting on the ongoing discussions between the centre-right parties on Thursday. Radicova… read more